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Steve Wilson Seeks Eighth Term as Walker County Sheriff

Steve Wilson, a 63-year resident of Walker County, is seeking re-election as Sheriff, a seat he has held since January 1, 1997; it will be his eighth term. Wilson graduated from Lafayette High School in 1975. He began his law enforcement career as a fingerprint... Read More.

Walker County Arrest Report: March 1, 2024

   DATE: 02/29/2024                                        WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER                                         DAILY INTAKE REPORT                             NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED        LAST                                FIRST                               MIDDLE     CHARGES   TRIMBLE ANTHONY NMN POSSESSION OF METH / GIVING FALSE NAME TO LEO WILLINGHAM VICTOIRE LYNN HOLD FOR COURT GIUFFRE ANTHONY FRANCIS DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE / OBSTRUCTION OF LEO – MISD / NO INSURANCE / IMPROPER OR... Read More.

March 1, 2024

The Walker County Detention Center reported five felony arrests on Wednesday. 37-year-old Miranda Maria Blair was charged with possession of marijuana of less than an ounce, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. 53-year-old James Shannon Johnson was booked on possession of meth.... Read More.

Walker County Arrest Report: February 29, 2024

   DATE: 02/28/2024                        WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER                                         DAILY INTAKE REPORT                             NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED        LAST                                FIRST                               MIDDLE     CHARGES   BLAIR MIRANDA MARIA POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN 1 OZ / POSSESSION W/INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE MARIJUANA MASON JAVONTE MARQUEL DUI – ALCOHOL / SUSPENDED LICENSE / POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN 1 OZ /... Read More.

Tree Splits Walker County Home in Two During Storm

During Wednesday's storm, a tree crashed onto a home in Walker County, cleaving it in two, according to a county official. Joe Legge, speaking on behalf of the Walker County government, disclosed that the incident unfolded on McCarter Road in LaFayette, Georgia. Startlingly, residents were... Read More.

LaFayette Fire Department to Conduct Live Fire Training

The Fire Department will be conducting live fire training at the training building behind 2776 Hwy 27 Bypass. Training will be February 28 and February 29. Expect smoke in the area between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

February 28, 2024

A petition has been created against a proposed rock quarry in Walker County. The proposed quarry would sit on 700 acres surrounded by Ridgeway, Oakton and Lee Wilson Roads. The area is roughly a five minute drive from Highway 27 and Highway 337. Residents... Read More.

Walker County Arrest Report: February 28, 2024

   DATE:02-27-2024                          WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER                                         DAILY INTAKE REPORT                             NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED        LAST                                FIRST                               MIDDLE     CHARGES   BOLES JUSTIN TAYLOR DUI-COMBO, FTML, SPEEDING, OPEN CONTAINER DAVIDON ALEXIS ELIZABETH WILLFULL OBSTRUCTION, REMOVAL/ATTEMPTING REMOVE WEAPON FROM POLICE OFFICER, POSS SCH II X4, AGG ASSAULT LAW ENFORCMENT, BATTERY LANDOLT CONNER RAY WILLFUL OBSTRCUTION X2, ESCAPE, POSS OF SCH II... Read More.

February 27, 2024

A Rossville man and woman are facing several drug charges after being arrested yesterday by the Walker County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office says that 32-year-old Katelyn Christina Cox and 33-year-old Sean William King were arrested after a search at a home on Reece... Read More.