A Rossville man is in custody after being charged with multiple child sex crimes in Walker County. Authorities say officers were first called on December 11th after a minor victim came forward with allegations of sexual abuse. Investigators say the suspect, who was trusted by the family, allegedly took the victim to his home on at least two occasions and engaged in sexual acts. Police executed an arrest and search warrant at the suspect’s Rossville residence on December 22nd. After initially finding no one at the home, officers contacted the suspect by phone, and he returned shortly afterward. Terry Wren Price was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Walker County Jail. He is charged with rape, child molestation, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated child molestation. The investigation is ongoing.
Walker County residents can recycle their natural Christmas trees for free today. The annual Christmas tree recycling day will be held at the Walker County Landfill from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is open to the public and offers an environmentally friendly way to dispose of live holiday trees. Officials remind residents that only natural trees will be accepted. Artificial trees are not allowed, and all lights, ornaments, and decorations must be removed before drop-off. That’s today at the Walker County Landfill, from 8 to 4.
City offices in LaFayette will be closed on New Year’s Day. Thursday’s Garbage will be picked up tomorrow along with regular Wednesday garbage pickup.
Several new Georgia laws take effect Thursday, January 1st, as the new year begins. One new law tightens rules on litigation financing, adding consumer protections when third parties cover legal costs. Homebuyers will benefit from another change, as HVAC manufacturer warranties will now automatically transfer to new homeowners, starting with systems sold after January 2nd. Other new laws update election rules, require some court hearings to be recorded digitally, and shift oversight of drug treatment and mental health programs to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Additional measures impact insurance notifications, temporary vehicle tags, teledentistry, CPA licensing, and film tax credits. State officials encourage Georgians to review the changes as 2026 gets underway.