The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 36-year-old Walker County man on charges of child sexual exploitation. The GBI says its Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit began an investigation in February of 2025 into the online possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. That investigation led agents to the Rossville home of Nathan Aldrich. He was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of child sexual exploitation. Authorities say Aldrich was booked into the Walker County Jail and later released on a 20-thousand-dollar bond. The investigation involved the GBI, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
A Gordon Lee High School student remains hospitalized following a golf cart crash in Chickamauga Saturday night. The crash happened around 6 p.m. Several students were taken to the hospital, but all except one have since been released. Fifteen-year-old Will Nave reportedly underwent brain surgery. His family has launched a GoFundMe to help with medical expenses and is asking the community for prayers. The Chickamauga Police Department and Georgia State Patrol are investigating what caused the crash.
Walker County is inviting the public to a Patriot Day service marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The ceremony will honor and remember first responders and begin at 8:40 Friday morning, September 11th. The service will be held in front of the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette, and the public is encouraged to attend.
The LaFayette High School cross-country team opened its season Saturday at Heritage, finishing 13th out of 30 teams. Peyton Lands, Cayden Decker and Braxton Lively led the Ramblers in the boys’ race. Madalynn Davis, Analeigh Biggs and Carly Davis turned in strong performances for the girls. The Ramblers’ next meet is September 17th in Dalton.
The LaFayette High School Softball team has a busy week. The Ramblers will face Gordon Lee today. The JV play first at 5:30. The varsity will follow. Tomorrow, LaFayette hosts Murray County in varsity action. First pitch is at 5:30pm.
Join us tonight at Queen City Scoops starting at 6 o’clock for the Queen City Scoops Ramblers Coach’s Corner. Band Director Brandon Self will be the guest tonight. Queen City Scoops is located next to the Mars Theater come on out and enjoy some ice cream and hear from the Rambler Marching Band. You can hear the show live on Georgia 93-7, on our app, Just search Georgia 93.7 WQCH in the app store. You can also listen online at Discover Walker.com.