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Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/13/26

Tuesday, January 13

DATE: 1-12-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0010 LEMING JUDSON CLAUDIUS W/M 37 MISD. CRIMINAL TRESPASS 0010 LEMING SHUNNA RENEE W/F 30 MISD. CRIMINAL TRESPASS 0010 DYAR MATTHEW WAYNE W/M 43 MISD. CRIMINAL TRESPASS 0335 GREEN JOHN WESLEY B/M 41 MISD. FTA 1027 GLANANO LEE MICHAEL W/M 37 MISD. FTA 1126 REED TERRY BRETT W/M 50 MISD. SPEEDING, SUS. LICENSE, HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY 1225 ROBINSON JOHNNY RAY W/M 35 FEL. PROBATION VIOLATION 1511 RUSSELL BRYAN LAWRANCE PATRICK W/M 36 MISD. FTA 1519 TEASLEY AMBER ALEXIS W/F 32 MISD. PROBATION... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Tuesday, January 13

Qualifying fees have been set for county offices in the 2026 general primary and general election. Fees are three percent of the minimum salary for each office. This year, seats up for election include Districts 1 and 2 on... Read More.

Qualifying Fees Set for 2026 County Elections

Monday, January 12

Qualifying fees have been established for county offices up for election in the 2026 general primary and general election. Fees are set at three percent of the minimum salary for each office. Seats on the ballot this year include Districts 1 and 2 on the... Read More.

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

Monday, January 12

Georgia residents can now add emergency contact information to their driver’s license or state ID record, giving law enforcement and medical personnel a faster way to notify loved ones during emergencies. The new option allows drivers to securely store emergency contact details in a statewide... Read More.

Former Hutcheson Hospital Campus Closed; Emergency Services Now at New Battlefield Parkway Facility

Monday, January 12

All services, including the emergency department, at the former CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia facility (formerly Hutcheson Hospital) are now closed, hospital officials confirmed. Patients seeking emergency care should instead go to the CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia, located at 4710 Battlefield Parkway, which is now... Read More.

GBI Arrests Chattanooga Man in Chattooga County Financial Investigation

Monday, January 12

A Chattanooga man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into suspicious financial activity involving Chattooga County accounts, according to Sheriff Mark Schrader. Sheriff Schrader said the GBI arrested Jonathan Wesley Allen, 52, of Chattanooga, on Friday, January 9, charging him with... Read More.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Monday, January 12

Georgia’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in November 2025 but remained well below the national average, according to data released this week by the Georgia Department of Labor. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 3.5 percent in November, up from a revised 3.4 percent in... Read More.

Meeting Schedule: Walker County Board of Commissioners

Monday, January 12

MEETING CALENDAR for 2026: January 8 @ 6:00pm February 5 @ 6:00pm March 5 @ 6:30pm (meeting time changes) April 2 @ 6:30pm May 7 @ 6:30pm June 4 @ 6:30pm July 9 @ 6:30pm (instead of July 2) August 6 @ 6:30pm September... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

Monday, January 12

The Walker County Board of Commissioners handled several routine but required items during its first meeting of the new year, including the election of a vice chair, changes to its meeting schedule and setting qualifying fees for the 2026 election cycle. Commissioners unanimously voted to... Read More.

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

Monday, January 12

Drivers in Dade, Catoosa and Walker counties continue to enjoy some of the most affordable fuel in Georgia, with the **Catoosa-Dade-Walker region reporting the lowest average regular gasoline price in the state at approximately $2.52 per gallon as of Monday — well below the... Read More.

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

Monday, January 12

2026 LHS Boys Soccer Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Jan 20-21 Tue-Wed Tryouts LHS 3:45-5:00 February 6 Friday Orange and Black Scrimmage LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 10 Tuesday Dalton Academy LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 13 Friday Trion LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 17 Tuesday Chattooga LHS 5:00... Read More.

AGENDA: Walker County Board of Eduction 1/20/26

Monday, January 12

Walker County Board of Education Regular Session 01/20/2026 - 06:00 PM Walker County Dept. of Education Building 301 North Cherokee Street LaFayette, GA 30728 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE TO FLAGS IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS i. LaFayette Middle School- Ramble Radio Club Recognition VI. ITEMS OF INFORMATION i. Superintendent's Report ii.... Read More.

Author: Chris Goforth

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/13/26

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Qualifying Fees Set for 2026 County Elections

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

Former Hutcheson Hospital Campus Closed; Emergency Services Now at New Battlefield Parkway Facility

GBI Arrests Chattanooga Man in Chattooga County Financial Investigation

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Meeting Schedule: Walker County Board of Commissioners

Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

AGENDA: Walker County Board of Eduction 1/20/26

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