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March 31, 2026

Sharon Evans Appointed Walker County Tax Commissioner Following Retirement

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Sharon Evans has been appointed to serve as the new Walker County Tax Commissioner, following the retirement of longtime commissioner Carolyn Walker, who stepped down last week after more than 25 years of service to focus on her health.

March 31, 2026

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Lookout Mountain CASA Seeking Executive Director To Lead Child Advocacy Efforts

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Lookout Mountain CASA, also known as Court Appointed Special Advocate, is searching for an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Executive Director.

The position offers the opportunity to lead a respected nonprofit organization that works to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care across Walker, Catoosa, Dade, and Chattooga counties.

Starting pay for the position is $43,000 annually. Limited benefits include sick leave, annual leave, and travel reimbursement.

Applicants should preferably have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in areas such as business finance, social work, volunteerism, or grant management.

Those interested are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Lookout Mountain CASA, Inc., P.O. Box 285, LaFayette, Georgia 30728. Applications may also be sent by email to lookoutmtncasa@gmail.com.

The deadline to apply is May 8, 2026.

March 28, 2026

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LaFayette Student Named GNTC Dual Enrollment Student Of The Year

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College has named Rihanna Davis of LaFayette as its 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year.

March 23, 2026

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Walker County Board of Commissioners Called Meeting

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session Tuesday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of the County Administration Building (Courthouse Annex I), 101 S Duke Street in LaFayette. The purpose of the work session is to review current revenue and expenses in the FY2026 budget. This work session is open to the public

March 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

McSears Missing Persons Case Reaches One-Year Mark in Walker County

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March 6, 2026 marks one year since Timothy McSears vanished from his residence on McSears Drive in LaFayette, Georgia, a case that continues to weigh heavily on his family, friends, and investigators. McSears was last seen on March 6, 2025, and was reported missing on March 8, 2025. What began as a routine missing person report quickly grew into a large-scale investigation that remains active today.

March 4, 2026

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Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Expected Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia; Rain and Storm Chances Return Friday

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to cloudy skies and areas of patchy fog this morning as warm, moist air moves into the region. Forecasters say a weakening wedge of high pressure has shifted toward the Atlantic, forming more of a Bermuda high pattern. This setup is allowing southeasterly winds to bring warmer and more humid air into the area, gradually pushing temperatures well above normal for early March.

March 2, 2026

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Indoor Community Yard Sale Set for March 7 at Center Post Community Center

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Bargain hunters in Northwest Georgia will have a chance to shop local this weekend as the Center Post Community Center hosts an indoor community yard sale on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The sale runs from 8 a.m. until noon and will be held rain or shine since it’s indoors.

The Center Post Community Center is located at 8125 Highway 337 in LaFayette, Georgia, 30728.

March 1, 2026

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Walker County Commissioners To Consider Rezoning Requests, Major Contracts March 5

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III in LaFayette.

February 28, 2026

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Low Clouds and Fog Give Way to Warm Weekend in Chattooga County; Cooler Start to Week Before Big Warm-Up Returns

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are waking up to low clouds and patchy dense fog this Saturday morning, but brighter skies and unseasonably warm temperatures are on the way.

February 23, 2026

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Arctic Start to the Week; Fire Danger Builds Tuesday, Widespread Rain Returns Late Week

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Northwest Georgia is getting the coldest day of the week today as strong northwesterly winds keep a sharp chill in place even with sunshine overhead. Morning wind chills across Chattooga County and surrounding communities are running in the teens, with the coldest spots in the region dipping into the single digits, especially in higher elevations. High temperatures this afternoon will stay mostly in the 40s locally, while the mountains hold in the 30s, and it will still feel wintry through the day as breezy conditions continue.