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Monday's arrest report in Walker County shows five felony arrests.  Among those, 25-year-old Josiah Matthew Brackus faces numerous charges including two counts of Child Molestation - Aggravated sodomy, two counts of statutory rape, two counts of aggravated child molestation and three counts of furnishing... Read More.

School starts back this week in Walker County. It's a good time to remember the new school bus law that went into effect July 1st. The law creates stricter penalties for drivers caught illegally passing a stopped school bus. Citations for the offense will... Read More.

Three arrests on Saturday in Walker County.  38-year-old Jamie Lynn O'Kelly was arrested on possession of meth and traffic charges. The LaFayette Police Department will have some modified lobby hours this week.  The change is due to staff training.  The Loddy will only be open... Read More.

Rossville police arrested a wanted felon yesterday. The man fled from police in a stolen vehicle with a stolen tag. The chase ended in a crash on Oak Street. The suspect is recovering after receiving minor injuries. Some more details on a story from earlier... Read More.

11 felony arrests in Walker County on Tuesday. 37-year-old Lacy Dawn Bowman was booked on aggravated assault and hindering a 911 call. Michelle Magdalana Kendrick, 54-year-old, was charged with possession of meth. 65-year-old Gregory Allen Green was arrested on possession of fentanyl charges. Dalton is... Read More.

Walker County will receive a $20,000 grant.  The money comes from the Historical Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.  The funds will be used to begin a phased resurvey of historic resources in the county. Yesterday's storms caused power outages in Walker... Read More.

Trion's Brody Malone will leave Paris with a medal.  Malone is a member of the U.S. Men's Gymnastics team that won a bronze medal Monday night.  The achievement marks first for the American men's gymnastics team in 16-years. Four felony arrests reported in Walker County... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Education will hold a called meeting today at 5pm. The board will continue to conduct interviews for the vacant board seat in Post 3. The meeting will be held at Ridgeland High School. There were three felony arrests in Walker... Read More.

The unemployment rate in Georgia was up in June.  State officials say the rise is from seasonal and student workers entering the summer job market.  In Northwest Georgia the unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 3.9%.  Dalton recorded an unemployment rate of 4.7% last... Read More.

The Walker County School Board will hold a called session today.  The purpose of the meeting is to interview prospective board members for the vacant Post 3 seat.  The meeting will happen at 5pm at Ridgeland High School. A Ft. Oglethorpe doctor's office is coming... Read More.

Four felony arrests Monday in Walker County. 40-year-old Heather Danielle Parker was booked on several charges including four counts of credit card theft. 42-year-old Lori Ann Duke was charged with possession of meth along with other charges. A teenage employee at Lake Winnepesaukah was hurt... Read More.

Beginning this school year, all 15 Walker County Schools will offer one breakfast and lunch free for all students. The move is part of the Community Eligibility Program through the Walker County Schools Nutrition Department. Families will not be required to submit a free/reduced... Read More.