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UPDATE: State Patrol Report Details Walker County Firetruck Crash

Tuesday, July 1

A Georgia State Patrol (GSP) report is shedding new light on what caused a Walker County firetruck to overturn and catch fire last week. According to the report, the crash occurred as the firetruck was traveling south on Old LaFayette Road, just south of Glass... Read More.

Local State Representative Mike Cameron Joins Other State Lawmakers in Support of USA and Israel

Tuesday, June 24

ATLANTA — Georgia State Representative Mike Cameron has joined fellow lawmakers in co-sponsoring a resolution reaffirming Georgia’s strong support for the United States and Israel. The resolution commends President Donald J. Trump’s leadership in defending American interests, confronting global terrorism, and supporting democratic allies... Read More.

Georgia State Senator Fined Following Ethics Investigation

Tuesday, June 17

Atlanta, GA — Georgia State Senator Colton Moore is facing a financial penalty following the outcome of a recent ethics investigation conducted by the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. Moore, who represents Northwest Georgia including Walker County, has agreed to pay a $500... Read More.

Georgia DDS Warns Drivers of Scam Texts Posing as State DMV

Thursday, May 29

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is alerting residents about a widespread scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the “State DMV.” These messages typically reference unpaid traffic tickets and urge recipients to click on a link to resolve the... Read More.

Lecia Eubanks Honored with 2025 Club Appreciation Award; LaFayette Woman’s and Juniorette Clubs Win State and District Honors

Thursday, May 15

LaFayette, GA — The LaFayette Woman’s Club celebrated a year of service and success at its annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13, highlighting both individual and club-wide achievements.The centerpiece of the event was the presentation of the 2025 Club Appreciation Award, a member-voted... Read More.

GNTC students place at state FBLA competition

Tuesday, April 8

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have qualified to compete in June in the Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas.Four GNTC students competed in eight events at the Georgia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State... Read More.

Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% as State Adds 7,200 Jobs in February

Thursday, March 27

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in January. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate."Georgia continues to drive business growth and opportunity, with 7,200... Read More.

Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency

Saturday, March 15

Ridgeland Fishing Team Qualifies for GHSA State

Friday, March 14

History was made by the Ridgeland High School Bass Fishing Team. Elijah and Corbin Roden became the first team from Ridgeland to ever qualify for the GHSA State Championship. They advance to the State Championships held at Lake Lanier on May 3.

Judge Denies State Senator Colton Moore’s Request

Sunday, March 9

A judge on Friday declined State Senator Colton Moore’s request for an arrest warrant against a state House staffer following a confrontation between the two earlier this year. Moore, a Republican from Trenton, had sought the arrest warrant against Keith Williams, a lawyer in... Read More.

10U Lady Ramblers GRPA State Tournament Champions!

Saturday, March 8

City of LaFayette 10U Lady Ramblers are the GRPA STATE CHAMPIONS!!! They beat Carrollton 24-16 for the win! Great job players and coaches!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Some LaFayette High School Students State Champs At The State Leadership And Skills Conference

Saturday, February 22

This past week students from LaFayette High School attended The SkillsUSA, State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta and some walked away State Champs. Congratulations!