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Two people are facing animal cruelty charges in Walker County following a welfare check on several horses.  Walker County Animal Control officers launched a two-day investigation after receiving complaints about malnourished horses at a property just outside Rossville, at 44 Manor Lane.  Raul Rodriguez,... Read More.

A Georgia law enforcement officer has been arrested for allegedly sharing official data with a criminal suspect tied to a drug investigation in Tennessee.  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Kenneth Rankin, an officer with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, faces charges of... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners faced sharp criticism from residents and local officials during last Thursday’s meeting, amid controversy over two major rezoning approvals.  The board unanimously approved requests to rezone nearly 100 acres of farmland along Glass Road—adjacent to the Walker County... Read More.

Severe storms on Saturday caused trees to fall and left several in Walker County without power.  At its peak there were 1,695 homes without power in Walker County.  Crews worked to restore power and by yesterday the power was back on across the county. A... Read More.

Another wreck last night on I-75 had all southbound lanes closed at the Carbondale exit in Whitfield County.  Only one northbound lane was open.  Crews worked into the night to try and clear the wreckage.  Please you caution if you're traveling I-75 today. There is... Read More.

A vice principal and coach at LaFayette High School has been arrested on serious child pornography charges. Ronnie Brent Massey, 49, of Ringgold, was taken into custody Monday after a search of his home by law enforcement. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office says Massey... Read More.

A Walker County man is among four people arrested following a multi-agency human trafficking operation. Between May 30th and June 1st, local law enforcement agencies teamed up with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit to target individuals seeking to engage in... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson announced yesterday that a second 16-year-old Ridgeland High School student has been charged for a threatening Snapchat post referencing the school on May 17th. The juvenile faces one count of Terroristic Threats or Acts Against a School. ... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday at 6pm.  The meeting will happen at Courthouse Annex III on South Main Street in LaFayette.  Among the items on the agenda is a request from the Walker County Development Authority to rezone two... Read More.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing the use of taxpayer dollars by a former Chattooga County Commissioner. GBI agents are looking into financial activities involving Blake Elsberry, who served as the county’s sole commissioner. The investigation follows allegations surrounding a payment... Read More.

Construction has begun on the new Lantern at Morning Pointe at Happy Valley, an assisted living and memory care center. The facility will feature two levels of specialized memory care, designed to support individuals with early and advanced stages of dementia. The... Read More.

CHI Memorial announced a $1.3 million grant to strengthen emergency services in north Georgia.  The state provided $1 million to fund COVID-19 testing and vaccines, helping purchase ventilators and defibrillators for ambulances. Two new ambulances will also arrive later this year to improve service... Read More.