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Catoosa County Man Sentenced to Multiple Life Terms in Child Sex Abuse Case

Tuesday, March 31

A Catoosa County jury has convicted a 35-year-old man on multiple sex crime charges involving a two-year-old child, concluding a case that investigators say began with a separate child exploitation investigation in Texas. Nathaniel Lee Green was found guilty on seven counts, including aggravated child... Read More.

Walker County Animal Control Locates Owner of Neglected Dogs, Investigation Ongoing

Tuesday, March 31

Walker County Animal Control officers have located the owner of three severely neglected dogs rescued earlier this week at McWilliams Cemetery, and the animals have now been surrendered to Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS). Officials say the investigation remains ongoing. The dogs were discovered Monday... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Tuesday, March 31

Walker County Animal Control officers rescued three abandoned and severely emaciated dogs Monday morning at McWilliams Cemetery on West Armuchee Road. Officials say a concerned citizen reported the dogs Sunday evening. Two were found running loose, while a third—now... Read More.

Abandoned Dogs Rescued at McWilliams Cemetery, One Named “Miracle” After Dramatic Save

Monday, March 30

Walker County Animal Control officers rescued three severely neglected dogs Monday morning after responding to a report of abandoned animals at McWilliams Cemetery on West Armuchee Road and Smith Gap Road. According to Walker County officials, a concerned citizen reported seeing three dogs left at... Read More.

Georgia Lawmakers Consider Ending Daylight Saving Time

Monday, March 30

Changing clocks twice a year in Georgia could soon be a thing of the past, as state lawmakers consider legislation that would eliminate Daylight Saving Time and move the state into a new time zone. The proposal, known as House Bill 154 or the Georgia... Read More.

Whitney Echenique Announces Campaign for Georgia State House District 2

Monday, March 30

Dalton, GA — Whitney Echenique, a small business owner, working mother, and logistics professional, has officially announced her candidacy for Georgia State House District 2, which includes parts of Whitfield, Catoosa, and Walker Counties, becoming the first Democratic candidate to appear on the ballot... Read More.

Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Higher, Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Offers Some Relief

Monday, March 30

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is putting upward pressure on global oil prices, leading to continued volatility at the gas pump, though Georgia drivers are still seeing some relief due to the state’s suspension of the gas tax. The average price for a gallon... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 03/30/26

Monday, March 30

DATE: 3-29-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0410 SHAW DAVID TYLER W/M 33 MISD FAILURE TO APPEAR 0453 KELLEY JIMMY ALAN W/M 56 MISD DUI- ALCOHOL, IMPROPPER STOPPING 1329 TIDMORE SONYA FAYE W/F 68 FELONY DUI- DRUGS, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUGS TO BE... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Monday, March 30

Early voting begins today in Walker County for the April 7th special runoff elections across Northwest Georgia. Voters will decide two races on the ballot, including the U.S. House District 14 contest between Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay... Read More.

Georgia State Senate Candidate Lanny Thomas Provides Health Update, Plans to Continue Campaign

Sunday, March 29

Georgia State Senate District 53 candidate Lanny Thomas says he is on the road to recovery and plans to continue campaigning following a recent medical emergency. Thomas shared an update on his condition Sunday, two weeks after suffering a severe medical event that required surgery... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 03/29/26

Sunday, March 29

DATE: 3-28-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 1240 HARRIS RUSSELL NATHANIEL B/M 71 MISD PROBATION VIOLATION 1240 ADAMS JOSEPH LEBRON B/M 67 MISD DRIVING ON REVOKED 1744 BURNHAM WESLEY HOWARD W/M 70 MISD FIMPLE BATTERY- FAMILY VIOLENCE

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 03/28/26

Sunday, March 29

DATE:3-27-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 2150 WEATHERBE SKYLER ERIK W/M 26 MISD OBSTRUCTION

Author: Chris Goforth

Catoosa County Man Sentenced to Multiple Life Terms in Child Sex Abuse Case

Walker County Animal Control Locates Owner of Neglected Dogs, Investigation Ongoing

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Abandoned Dogs Rescued at McWilliams Cemetery, One Named “Miracle” After Dramatic Save

Georgia Lawmakers Consider Ending Daylight Saving Time

Whitney Echenique Announces Campaign for Georgia State House District 2

Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Higher, Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Offers Some Relief

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 03/30/26

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Georgia State Senate Candidate Lanny Thomas Provides Health Update, Plans to Continue Campaign

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 03/29/26

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 03/28/26

Local/Regional News

Summerville and Ringgold Among Communities Receiving PFAS Grant Funding from GEFA

New Pickleball Courts Open at Walker Rocks

CommonSpirit, Cigna Reach Agreement Restoring In-Network Coverage for Patients

LaFayette High Senior Emily Maanum Named 2026 Georgia Scholar