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Three felony arrests in Walker County on Saturday. Among those arrested, 60-year-old Richard Leon Collins was charged with aggravated battery. 37-year-old Vanessa Nicole Brown faces charges of criminal attempt to commit a felony. The full arrest report is online at DiscoverWalker.com. The Catoosa County Sheriff's... Read More.

Voters in Georgia will head to the polls Tuesday, June 17th, for a special primary election to select Public Service Commissioners for Districts 2 and 3. While the seats represent specific districts, all Georgia voters can vote in both races. Early voting starts May... Read More.

Five people are facing animal cruelty charges after disturbing conditions were uncovered inside a home in Walker County. Authorities say prospective buyers flagged down an animal control officer after noticing signs of neglect at a property on Highway 151. When officials went... Read More.

As tornado season peaks in May, Walker County emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for severe weather. Tornadoes can strike with little warning, so it’s important to stay alert and understand your area’s risk. Officials recommend signing up for emergency alerts, tuning into... Read More.

A man who shot at a Catoosa County Sheriff's Office deputy last May has pled guilty to multiple charges, including assault on an officer, stalking, and meth possession. Travis Downie, the 36-year-old defendant, fired shots at a deputy's patrol vehicle on American Boulevard before... Read More.

Five people in Walker County were arrested Saturday on Animal Cruelty charges. 65-yar-old Miriam Ellen Fields, 40-year-old Melodie Ann Lopez, 20-year-old Britni Maree Fields, 78-year-old James Delbert Fields and 42-year-old Alberto Mario Lopez. The five all face 3 counts of aggravated cruelty and 13... Read More.

A hoax threat circulating on social media yesterday prompted the Walker County Sheriff’s Office to launch an investigation at Ridgeland High School. The threat, allegedly made by students, led to an immediate response from deputies and investigators. After a thorough review, authorities determined the... Read More.

The community is preparing to say goodbye to two teens killed in a tragic crash on Highway 27 last week. A celebration of life for 16-year-old Brennon Beavers will be held tonight in the LaFayette High School Gym at 7:00 PM. Doors open at... Read More.

A 34-year-old man from Ringgold has been sentenced to 30 years for trafficking and distributing fentanyl. James Blevins was convicted earlier this year and sentenced yesterday. Ten of those years will be served in prison without the possibility of parole. In February, Blevins pleaded... Read More.

A Catoosa County couple has been sentenced after being found guilty on multiple counts of child abuse. The couple was charged in December of 2023 following an investigation by local authorities. According to the Lookout Mountain District Attorney’s Office, the couple lived with their... Read More.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the deadly plane crash in Lafayette this past March. According to the NTSB, 52-year-old Steven Boyd Powell, a licensed pilot, took off from Rome, Georgia, before picking up 48-year-old Russell Edward Jones, an... Read More.

More details have emerged on the accident this week that took the life of two LaFayette teens and left another hospitalized. A report from the Georgia Highway Patrol shows that Brennon Beavers, the driver of a Tacoma, steered left, hitting the front of... Read More.