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Walker County Tenth Graders Participate in “Your Choices Matter” Program Promoting Responsible Decision-Making
Walker County tenth graders recently participated in the “Your Choices Matter” experience, joining students from Dade and Catoosa Counties in a four-day program centered on making safe and informed decisions.
Nearly 1,000 students took part in the event, which used interactive scenarios to help teens... Read More.
LHS Volleyball in Elite 8. Softball hosts Dawson County.
LaFayette High School volleyball and softball teams are back in action today. The volleyball team is in the Elite 8. They head to Augusta to face Richmond Academy. The action begins at 6:30pm. LaFayette softball returns to the diamond hosting Dawson County. First pitch... Read More.
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Three felony arrests in Walker County on Monday. 26-year-old Johsua Lee Garcia was charged with possession of a schedule 1 and several other violations including DUI. Ronald Eugene Careathers, 60-years-old was booked on possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. ... Read More.
Drivers Urged to Stay Alert as Time Change, Deer Rut Season Increase Crash Risks
As daylight saving time ends and evenings grow darker earlier, drivers need to be extra cautious—not just because of reduced visibility, but also due to the annual deer rut season now underway.
During rut season, which typically peaks in late October and November, male deer... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 10/21/25
DATE: 10/20/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
0925
MARCOS-BAUTISTA
JUAN
RICARDO
H/M
23
MISD
DRIVING WITHOUT LICENSE, SEAT BELTS
1150
COLLINS
GARRETT
RAY TAYLOR
W/M
30
MISD
DWLSR, DRIVING UNSAFE, EXP TAG, TAIL LIGHTS
1304
GENTRY
JAMES
ALAN
W/M
47
MISD
DWLSR,... Read More.
USDA Launches Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop in Walker County
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services has begun distributing oral rabies vaccine baits in Walker County. The effort starts today and will continue through next Tuesday.
The vaccine baits are part of a regional program aimed at preventing the spread of rabies... Read More.
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Walker County’s 2025 property tax bills will be hitting mailboxes in the coming weeks—but you can view and pay yours starting today. Visit the Tax Commissioner’s Office or go online at WalkerCountyTax.com for office hours, locations, and payment options.
... Read More.
Walker County Property Tax Bills Available Soon
Walker County property owners can expect to receive their 2025 tax bills in the mail over the next few weeks.
However, starting today, residents can view and pay their tax bills online or in person at the Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office.
The office offers several... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 10/20/25
DATE: 10/19/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
0119
SHAHAN
BRANDY
LASHAE
W/F
32
MISD
BATTERY, DISORDERLY CONDUCT
0220
BEARDEN
JEFFERY
WAYNE
W/M
48
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RETURN FROM HOSPITAL
0639
MORGAN
ALEXIS
MARIE
W/F
25
MISD
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
2111
CUMMINGS
DESHUNN
TREMELL
B/M
28
MISD
PROBATION VIOLATION
2324
STARGELL
DEMETRIUS
JERMAINE
B/M
44
MISD
DRIVING ON SUSP
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines
LaFayette native Channing Wilson was on CBS-TV's "The Road" last night. The music competition series pits country music artists performing original songs. The winner of the series gets a record deal among other prizes. One contestant was eliminated last night,... Read More.