The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office is seeking qualified applicants for a grant-funded Circuit Paid Victim/Witness Advocate position. This role provides critical support and direct services to victims of crime within designated counties of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.
Position Summary
The Victim/Witness Advocate... Read More.
Qualifying is now underway in Walker County for several local offices. According to the Walker County Elections Office, candidates began filing this week for seats on the Walker County Commission in Districts One and Two, and for Board of... Read More.
Qualifying is now underway for several local offices in Walker County, according to the Walker County Elections Office.
The first day of qualifying was held Monday, with candidates filing at two separate locations based on party affiliation. Democratic candidates are qualifying at the Walker County... Read More.
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is expanding grocery access for families in northwest Georgia, with one of two upcoming distribution events set for LaFayette.
A food distribution will be held March 19 at LaFayette First Baptist Church, providing free groceries to individuals and families who... Read More.
State Rep. Mike Cameron has officially announced his campaign for re-election in Georgia House District 1, asking voters in Walker and Dade counties for another two-year term while pointing to tax relief efforts, local infrastructure improvements, and constituent service as key accomplishments.
MIKE CAMERONRepresentative District... Read More.
DATE: 3-01-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
0342
MCCOY
DUSTIN
TYRAN
B/M
44
MISD
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE, DUI- ALCOHOL, FLEEING (M), SEATBELT VIOLATION, DRIVING ON... Read More.
A Chickamauga man charged in a deadly Spring Creek Road crash has been extradited to Hamilton County. James Bernard was taken into custody Friday, after being arrested earlier this month in Clayton County. He faces charges including vehicular homicide... Read More.
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Kevin Malcom, who was wanted on three outstanding warrants for auto theft, is now in custody.
Malcom’s warrants stemmed from an incident on October 7, 2025, at Three Notch Auto in Rossville. Authorities had previously sought public... Read More.
JJ Lewis has officially announced his candidacy for Walker County Commissioner, District 1, outlining a campaign platform focused on excellence, economic growth, and education, according to a release published by The Chattanoogan.com.
Lewis’ campaign emphasizes modernizing county government, fostering a stable local economy, and strengthening... Read More.