Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as prices continue to decline, with the statewide average falling eight cents over the past week. Drivers in Chattooga County are paying slightly less than the state average, according to the latest figures from AAA – The Auto Club Group.
A former Walker County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing five criminal charges following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation inquiry into allegations that he improperly accessed confidential criminal history records and distributed evidence from ongoing investigations.
A 38-year-old man died Tuesday morning following a flash fire in Walker County that investigators say was accidentally caused by the application of spray foam insulation inside a small, enclosed building.
The Al Millard Memorial Stocking Full of Love program in Walker County is preparing to open applications for its 2026 Christmas Toy Store, which provides holiday assistance to children and families in need.
A 38-year-old man died Tuesday morning following an explosion and structure fire in Walker County.
Walker County Fire Rescue responded to 116 Alton Terrace Spur around 8:25 AM Tuesday after a neighbor reported a fire at the location.
When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames coming from a small outbuilding near the road. After extinguishing the fire, crews discovered the body of a man inside the structure.
According to investigators, a neighbor reported seeing the man enter the building shortly before the explosion occurred.
Authorities are withholding the victim’s name pending positive identification and notification of his next of kin.
The incident marks Walker County’s first fire-related fatality of 2026.
The Walker County Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate what caused the explosion and resulting fire. Investigators have ruled out foul play.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is warning students about a potentially fraudulent email circulating that appears to come from an address associated with the Blackboard online learning platform.
Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump, with the statewide average price for regular unleaded gasoline falling eight cents over the past week. However, AAA warns that rising crude oil prices could slow further declines.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting today, Tuesday, October 20, to hear a presentation concerning a forensic audit of county government finances.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to hear a presentation concerning a forensic audit of county government.
Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as prices continue to decline, although the cost of filling up remains significantly higher than a year ago.
