Daily Update: Feb. 17, 2014
Last Thursday morning 49 of 50 US states had at least a little bit of snow on the ground somewhere. That includes the 7 or so inches that fell on much of Walker County and northwest Georgia. (Only...
View ArticleUpdate: Mar. 2, 2015
This notice was printed in last week’s Walker County Messenger: It’s suggested the purpose of this proposed new county-controlled “Public Facilities Authority” would be to issue bonds for Hutcheson...
View ArticleUpdate: May 1, 2015
Last Friday fire claimed a house on Probasco St. A family was burned out, losing their home, most of their possessions, and the family dog. Firemen from LaFayette FD and Walker State Prison took time...
View ArticleUpdate: Jun. 23, 2015
LaFayette releases more details for an upcoming fundraiser concert at the old LHS football field. Event will be held September 26th, with performers still being chosen. The city plans to do about $20k...
View ArticleHealth Scores, June 20-July 19
During the last month, health inspection scores in LaFayette area eateries ranged from an awful 62 all the way to 99. That 62 was earned by El Trio. The Mexican restaurant was cited on July 1st for...
View ArticleUpdate: Feb. 29, 2016
Friday morning flames claimed another LaFayette manufacturer and put two people in the hospital. Fire broke out at Buy The Truck inside the old Ronile plant off South Chattanooga St. a little after 10...
View ArticleUpdate: Aug. 12, 2016
How do leading Commissioner candidates Perry Lamb and Shannon Whitfield feel about sole commissioner goverment? Will they push for the changed form of government voters demand, or will these...
View ArticleUpdate: Dec. 29, 2016
Shannon Whitfield took the oath of office for County Commissioner yesterday, Wednesday, at 2 PM – but he won’t officially occupy the office until Sunday. Yall got what you asked for (you think), but...
View ArticleUpdate: Jan. 27, 2017
Friday morning Highway 27 in front of Saddle Ridge School was the scene of yet another accident. This one involved three cars and sent two people to the hospital. [Photo credit Vickie Chastain.] The...
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