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The Walker County Development Authority will meet next Tuesday at 10am at the Walker County Civic Center. There were two bookings in the Walker County Detention Center Tuesday with felony violations.  Among those booked was 19-year-old Stephen Paul Autwell.  Autwell was charged with statutory rape. U.S.... Read More.

The LaFayette runoff election to determine the City Council member for Ward 4 was held yesterday.  Incumbent Chris Davis won reelection. The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners lifted the countywide burn ban, which will be effective immediately.  The recommendation to lift the ban came from... Read More.

Governor Brian Kemp has proposed a massive tax cut for Georgians.  The Office of Planning and Budget estimates that Georgia taxpayers will save $1.1 billion in 2024.  The legislation will change HB1437, which provides a step down of 10 basis points in the income... Read More.

LaFayette High School will have a new football coach in 2024.  Andy Scott was relieved of his duties as the Ramblers Head Coach earlier this week.  Scott will remain at LaFayette in a teaching position.  LHS Principal Maggie Stultz says the school hopes to... Read More.

Congrats to LaFayette's own Ben Chapman.  He'll step into The Circle on country music's biggest stage this weekend.  Chapman will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday night.  Chapman will release a new song called, "Baby Don't Cry It's Saturday Night" later this... Read More.

The City of LaFayette is holding discussions tonight on the city's branding plans.  There is no agenda for the meeting and nothing will be voted on.  The public is invited to attend.  The meeting is at 6pm at the LaFayette Library.Gas prices in the... Read More.

The Walker County Detention Center reported only one felony arrest on Saturday.  32-year-old Joseph Dennis Morgan was arrested and charged with possession of meth and drug related objects. The City of LaFayette will hold an update on the new branding plans for the city.  The... Read More.

All LaFayette city offices will be closed tomorrow and Friday.  City offices will be open on Monday. According to Triple-A, 55.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between now and Sunday.  Today is expected to be one of the heaviest travel days.  The... Read More.

A Hamilton County man is facing charges after an affidavit says he raped a LaFayette minor after giving her marijuana and alcohol.  The affidavit says Chattanooga Police responded to the Chattanoogan Hotel on September 19th in relation to a call about an alleged sexual... Read More.