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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on March 20th Crash at Barwick–LaFayette Airport

Friday, April 18

LaFayette, GA-The preliminary report on the crash from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) from the March 20th crash at Barwick–LaFayette Airport has been released. Russell Edward Jones of LaFayette and Steven Boyd Powell of Cartersville were not named in the report. However, both... Read More.

Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.6% in March

Friday, April 18

Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% in March, unchanged from February’s revised rate, according to the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL). The state’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average by six-tenths of a percentage point.Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes... Read More.

Blood Drive In Honor Of Sgt Chuck Dunn Friday, March 28th

Thursday, March 27

The Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority is honoring Sgt Chuck Dunn with a blood drive Friday, March 28th from 12 to 5 pm at 4665 Happy Valley Rd, Flinstone. Those wishing to donate blood are reminded to eat a good meal prior to... Read More.

Special Election in Walker County Today, March 18th

Tuesday, March 18

It's election day in Walker County. In LaFayette voters will be asked to select a new city councilman for Ward 1. Countywide, a renewal request from the school system on the education special purpose local option sales tax is on the ballot. Polls are... Read More.

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Reminder: Walker County Litter Task Force Meeting 5:30 March 17th

Sunday, March 16

Reminder: The first Litter Task Force meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17 at the Board of Commissioner's office (101 S Duke Street, LaFayette). If you are interested in volunteering, call our office Monday at 706-638-1437 or drop by at 5:30... Read More.

Walker County Under Tornado Watch Until 4 am, March 16th

Saturday, March 15

A Tornado Watch is now in effect for portions of north and west Georgia until 4 AM Sunday morning.

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Second Shelter Opens in Walker County and Now accepting CRATED Animals at Ag Center March 15th

Saturday, March 15

We are now accepted crated animals at the Ag Center, at the shelter on the Walker County Civic Center campus. A second shelter has been opened at the Cedar Grove Community Center, 5395 West Cove Road, in Chickamauga. Please, no pets at this location.Cedar Grove... Read More.

Tornado Watch For Our Area until 1 am March 16th

Saturday, March 15

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March 15th Tribute to Patsy Cline featuring Clare Donohue Canceled

Friday, March 14

Due to the impending severe weather forecast for Saturday, March 15, 2025, the event has been canceled.

Walker County March 20th Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

Thursday, March 13

This is the agenda for the next Walker County Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission meets at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Hwy 27 in Rock Spring. A complete agenda packet is available Read More.

Walker County Schools Dismiss Early Friday, March 14th

Tuesday, March 11

Walker County Schools will be dismissing early Friday for parent teacher conferences and staff professional development throughout the district.

Walker County Schools Will Open On A 2-Hour Delay Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Tuesday, March 4

Based on the current forecast of damaging straight-line wind gusts affecting our area over the next 12 hours, Walker County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This will allow for additional time and daylight to assess... Read More.