Walker County deputies arrested a Chickamauga man Saturday, after discovering more than two dozen dead roosters on his property along with four living canines in distress. 49-year-old Daniel Keith Bradley is facing 27 counts of aggravated animal cruelty for the 26 dead roosters found at his Garrett Chapel Road home, along with one canine reportedly suffering a broken leg. Three other dogs were found under inadequate conditions and were seized for treatment by Walker County Animal Control. Bradley was arrested and taken to the Walker County Jail while awaiting his first court appearance on the felony and misdemeanor counts. Deputies say the investigation began with a parked vehicle reportedly blocking a driveway. The responding officer then discovered the dead chickens and soon suspected they died while cockfighting, noting other evidence found at the suspect’s residence such as leg tags, spurs, and medications, consistent with the federally outlawed blood sport. The investigation is continuing to determine whether the suspect was involved in organized cockfighting.
Walker County Schools is hosting a Parent Information Night for the Walker Launch Program. It happens tonight beginning at 6pm in the 500 building at GNTC. Students who attend Walker Launch are able to take high school classes and college classes at GNTC. Students can complete certificates, diplomas and degrees in specific programs.
Georgia gas prices have dropped from last week. State wide gas prices are down about five cents from last week. According to AAA the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas across the state is $2.94. Locally Walker, Catoosa and Dade County have the best prices in Georgia. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded locally is $2.73. It’s $2.81 in Dalton. Nationally gas price have dropped a penny to an average of $3.09.
The Training Division of the Walker County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an open forum for gunowners. The forum is set for next Wednesday, March 12th. Hosted by Lieutenant Pat Cook, the forum will cover updates to the state gun laws. The forum is set for 6pm at the Walker County Civic Center next Wednesday. It’s designed for all gunowners, anyone looking to purchase a gun or anyone looking to travel while carrying. Just a reminder, firearms are not permitted in the Civic Center or at the event. You must by 18 or older to attend.
LaFayette Baseball is home today. First pitch is set for 5:30pm as the Ramblers face Northwest Whitfield.
