Shop with a Cop/Fireman The Lafayette Police Department is now accepting applications for the annual Shop with a Cop/Fireman event. Applications are available at the Lafayette Police Department or can be found on the City of Lafayette website at mycityoflafayette.org under Community>Forms>Applications. Please turn in your completed applications to the Lafayette Police Department at 208 […]
Read More »Missing/Runaway Juveniles Sought in Walker County
RUNAWAY JUVENILES —- Madison Vinesstone age 15 shown on left was last seen at her residence on 09/30/2021 Harley Weaver age 15 shown on right was last seen st his residence on 09/07/2021 Both live in the Happy Valley Rd Rossville GA area. If you know the whereabouts of either Madison or Harley please contact […]
Read More »Spend Sunday Outside Volunteering with Ironman
Spend Sunday outside volunteering with Ironman. Organizers need help with bike pointers and a couple of bike aid stations. Click here to sign up for a slot: https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=53011 Bike aid station volunteers hand out water, sports drinks, fruit and energy gels to athletes on the bike course. Athletes can be moving FAST through these aid […]
Read More »Skunk Tests Positive for Animal Rabies in Walker County
Public health officials confirm Walker’s first 2021 animal rabies case Remind residents to take precautions to prevent the potentially fatal disease LaFayette, GA: A skunk has tested positive for animal rabies, and public health officials are reminding Walker County residents about the potential dangers of rabies and urging them to make sure their pets are […]
Read More »Public is Asked for Assistance Locating Female Missing From Walker County
MISSING PERSON—– Gabrielle Yokely was last seen at her residence in Rossville GA around 3pm on Monday April 26,2021. Gabrielle may be in a white 2007 Ford Ranger GA tag RQU6599. If you know the whereabouts of Gabrielle please contact Detective Dewayne Brown 706-638-1909 ext 1269 or email [email protected]
Read More »Public Invited to Dedication Ceremony on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day 2021 at 5 p.m., The LaFayette Woman’s Club and the LaFayette American Legion Post 339 invite the public to the dedication ceremony of the new Flags and Crosses location at Veterans Memorial Park at the entrance of the LaFayette Recreation Center. To learn more, click on the link below: http://mycityoflafayettega.org/cms/One.aspx…
Read More »Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Opens April 1
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will open the Cooling Program on April 1. This federally funded program assists low-income, elderly and medically homebound Georgians with costs associated with cooling their homes. Beginning Thursday, residents aged 65 and older or those who are medically homebound can apply for assistance through LIHEAP. All other eligible […]
Read More »Chickamauga Police Warns Public About New Scam
If you received one of these door hangers, discard it. It’s a FRAUDULENT DELIVERY NOTICE. We called the listed number. The dispatcher stated that it was The Chattanooga Water Authority wanting to give the resident a $50 Amazon Gift Card for allowing them to test the water in your sink. We assure you this is […]
Read More »LaFayette Postpones Honeybee Festival Until 2022
The Honeybee Festival Planning team has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic since it began. We are excited and look forward to holding the next Honeybee Festival as much as anyone. Due to this, we have wrestled with the decision of whether or not to hold a festival this large in 2021. This festival takes […]
Read More »Improvements Underway For Veteran’s Memorial
The LaFayette Woman’s Club and the LaFayette American Legion Post 339 are working together to replace, repair, and improve the location of the flags and crosses that commemorate Walker County’s fallen heroes. The new memorial will be located at the Veterans Memorial Park at the entrance to the LaFayette Recreational Center. A dedication ceremony is […]
Read More »Walker Boasts Banner Year for New Homes
LaFayette, GA – 2020 proved to be a banner year for new home construction in unincorporated Walker County. In fact, it was the best of the decade. Data tracked by the Walker County Planning Office shows a 17% increase year over year in the number of permits issued for the construction of new single-family homes. […]
Read More »Girls Volleyball Fundamentals Clinic Offered by Parks and Rec
Girls Volleyball Fundamentals Clinic for girls ages 9-14 who are interested in playing spring volleyball. This is a FREE clinic for girls playing at the Recreational level and will focus on the fundamentals of passing, setting and serving the ball. Space will be limited so call 706-639-1590 to reserve a spot. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read More »Walker County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Stolen Car
On Monday January 11,2021 at approx 630pm this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle with Tennessee tag ANT1 was stolen on HWY 193 just south of the state line. Victim reported having machanical problems and pulled to the shoulder of the road when a black male tall and slinder walked up and pointed a pistol at the victim […]
Read More »Cherokee Regional Library System Awarded Library of the Year!
Big news today for our local libraries. The Cherokee Regional Library System, with branches in Chickamauga, LaFayette, Rossville and Dade County, has been awarded Library of the Year! Congratulations to the nearly 30 team members who worked tirelessly to meet the needs of the community before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://georgialibraries.org/press-release-2020-library…/
Read More »Art Made By Patrons During Art Classes To Be Installed In Library
Attention all artists, and artists-at-heart! We have an exciting opportunity for you this February! Our library is hosting several 3-hour art classes throughout the month for artists aged 10 and up! Space is limited, so registration is required! Please note that masks are required for this program. Paper Collage with Anna Carl Design and create […]
Read More »Walker County Announces Success of Recycling Day
Thank you to everyone who participated in our free recycling day event. 1.06 tons of recyclables were collected on December 26 and kept out of the landfill! While we use this event to promote recycling each year, the landfill regularly accepts reusable material like cans, paper milk/juice cartons, paper, cardboard boxes, greeting cards and many […]
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