Storm Winds Down Trees, Causing Power Outages in Walker County
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Strong winds moving through the Tri-State area overnight brought down several trees and power lines, leading to scattered power outages across northwest Georgia.
Walker County, about 116 customers were reported without power.
Utility officials say many of... Read More.
Walker County Schools on Two-Hour Delay Monday
WALKER COUNTY, GA — Walker County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to the timing of expected severe weather and strong wind gusts forecast early Monday morning.
School officials say the delay... Read More.
Walker County residents will have the opportunity this spring to get their pets vaccinated against rabies during the 2026 Walker County Rabies Clinics.
The clinics will take place over two Saturdays in April and May, with vaccinations available for $15 per animal. Officials note that... Read More.
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a box truck that was reported stolen earlier this week in Rossville.
According to the sheriff’s office, a 2014 Freightliner 26-foot box truck was taken from a residence on Mustang Street in... Read More.
Walker County authorities say a man who had been reported missing earlier this week has now been found.
According to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, Tyler Gann was reported missing after he was last seen at his residence on March 8, 2026, in the Bowen... Read More.
Authorities say the vehicle involved in Tuesday’s high-speed chase that began in Scottsboro, Alabama, and ended in a standoff in downtown Rainsville was reported stolen out of Walker County, Georgia.
Police say the incident began when Scottsboro officers located a stolen vehicle using a license... Read More.
Walker County Seeking Public Input for Comprehensive Plan
Residents in Walker County and several local cities are being asked to help shape the future of their communities.
Walker County, along with the cities of Rossville, Chickamauga, LaFayette, and Lookout Mountain, is currently updating its Joint Comprehensive... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Man
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.
Authorities say Tyler Gann was last seen at his residence on March 8th in the Bowen Lane area of Chickamauga, Georgia.
Investigators say... Read More.
DATE: 3/10/2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
0751
WELLINGTON
MARCUS
LEBRON
B/M
39
MISD
SUSPENDED LICENSE, FAILURE TO STOP, NO INSURANCE
0930
GRASTY
AARON
ELLIS
W/M
32
MISD
BATTERY- FAMILY... Read More.