A Heritage High School student was arrested after administrators and a school resource officer found weapons in the student’s vehicle during a vaping investigation. The car was parked on school property, and while no firearms were found, restricted contraband was discovered. Authorities confirm no weapons ever entered the school building. The student faces both school disciplinary action and legal consequences. Catoosa County Schools praised staff for acting swiftly and say student safety remains a top priority.
As October begins, Walker County officials remind residents of outdoor burning guidelines. No permit is needed in unincorporated areas to burn natural debris like leaves, twigs, brush, and grass clippings now through April 30. However, it’s illegal year-round to burn household garbage or man-made materials like tires, plastics, shingles, or lumber. For full details, visit the Walker County website.
The latest health inspection scores are in for Walker County — and most restaurants and schools earned top marks. Clara’s Place, McDonald’s in Chickamauga, and several schools, including Lafayette High and Chickamauga Elementary, all scored perfect 100s. The Crushed Tomato and The Village Goat each earned 96, while The Best Grill came in at 99. Little Caesars on North Main Street in LaFayette received an 84. For a full list of scores, visit our website – DiscoverWalker.com.
Two experienced pilots, Richard Westmoreland, 37, and Tim Glenshaw, died Tuesday in a hang-gliding accident shortly after launching from Lookout Mountain. Westmoreland had just returned from flying in Switzerland and was planning a winter gliding trip to New Zealand. An equipment malfunction — involving a glider not owned by the park — caused the crash, according to the Dade County coroner
Georgia’s primitive weapons deer hunting season kicks off a week from this Saturday, October 11. Last year, over 26,000 hunters harvested nearly 6,000 deer, according to the state’s Wildlife Resources Division. Legal weapons include archery gear, air bows, muzzleloaders, and air rifles .30 caliber or larger. Hunters can take up to 10 antlerless deer and two antlered, with specific antler requirements. All deer must be reported through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours. Licenses and full regulations are available at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.