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June 4, 2026

Walker County Commissioners Schedule FY2027 Budget Work Sessions

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a series of budget work sessions next week as county leaders begin reviewing and discussing the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

May 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Plenty Happening Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia Today

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Several events are happening today, Saturday, May 30, giving families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia a variety of ways to spend the day.

May 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commissioners To Consider Rezoning Requests, Road Closure, And County Projects

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex IV in LaFayette.

May 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

LaFayette Honeybee Festival Returns May 30 With Music, Food, and Family Fun

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The annual LaFayette Honeybee Festival is set for Saturday, May 30, 2026, in downtown LaFayette, Georgia, bringing a full day of entertainment, educational activities, food, and family fun to Northwest Georgia.

May 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Animal Shelter Temporarily Closes After Canine Distemper Case

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The Walker County Animal Shelter will be closed for at least 30 days after a litter of surrendered puppies tested positive for canine distemper virus.

May 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lee Bohannon Named Interim Head Football Coach At LaFayette High School

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LaFayette High School has announced Lee Bohannon as the interim head football coach for the upcoming 2026 football season.

May 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dry, Warm Weather Expected Across Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia is heading into a mostly dry stretch of weather through the weekend, with no significant precipitation expected across the area.

May 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Two Northwest Georgia Students Awarded Roper Corporation Scholarship At GNTC

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College has announced that Tammy Chandler of Trion and Salvador Hernandez of Summerville are the spring 2026 recipients of the Roper Corporation Scholarship.

Chandler is enrolled in the Computer Support Specialist program at GNTC’s Walker County Campus, while Hernandez is studying Automation Technology at the Catoosa County Campus.

The Roper Corporation Scholarship was established in 2024 to provide financial assistance to GNTC students who are also employed by Roper Corporation. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, supplies, tools, and other educational materials.

GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham said the scholarship reflects Roper’s commitment to supporting workforce development in Northwest Georgia.

Roper Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Appliances, operates a major manufacturing plant in LaFayette and employs more than 2,500 people. Company officials say the scholarship helps remove financial barriers for students pursuing high-demand technical careers while strengthening the region’s manufacturing workforce.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Weak Cold Front Brings Cooler, Drier Weather To Northwest Georgia This Week

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Northwest Georgia residents can expect a few scattered showers and thunderstorms Monday before a stretch of cooler, drier weather settles into the region through midweek.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Customers Seeing Higher Electric Bills In 2026

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Georgia Power customers across northwest Georgia continue adjusting to higher power bills in 2026 as rate increases and infrastructure costs impact monthly residential expenses.