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AGENDA: Walker Co Board of Education Planning Session 8/12/25
8/12/25-06:00 PM
Advancing Education Center
925 Osburn Road
Chickamauga, Georgla
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE TO FLAGS
IV. SUMMER GRADUATION
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
i. Ridgeland High School- Baseball
VI. ITEMS OF INFORMATION
i. Facilities Update
ii. Financial Review
iii. Curriculum Update
iv. FY2026 Backpack Information Distribution Dates
v. LAUNCH Update
vi. Superintendent's Report
vii. Review Tentative Agenda
VII. NEW... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 8/09/25
DATE: 08/08/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
0507
LANEY
DEBRA
RUTH
W\F
54
FELONY
VIOLATION OF PROBATION, POSS. OF METH
0517
PADGETT
DEWEY
EDWARD
W\M
48
FELONY
POSS. OF METH
0845
LALANDE
AMY
DIANNA
W\F
48
MISD
FAILURE TO APPEAR
0935
ARMELLINO
CHARLENE
ANN
W\F
42
MISD
VIOLATION OF PROBATION
0940
PADGETT
DEWEY
EDWARD
W\M
48
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RETURN FROM CHI
1113
COLLINS
JEFFERY
WAYNE
W\M
61
FELONY
POSS. OF METH, POSS. OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE W\INTENT
1113
COLLINS
ANGELA
MARIA
W\F
57
FELONY
POSS. OF SCH II, POSS. OF METH
1216
SATTERFIELD
KIYANNA
UNIQUE
B\F
33
MISD
FORGERY,... Read More.
Walker County’s Concord Road Skirmish Grows
By Vince Lennon
LaFayette, GA - Proponents of preserving public access to what's believed to be one of the first of Walker County's nascent thoroughfares made their intentions clear to Walker County Board of Commissioners; suggesting a member's vote to close Concord Road near Villanow... Read More.
Squirrel Hunting Season Opens Aug. 15 in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has announced that squirrel hunting season will officially open on August 15, giving hunters across the state the chance to return to the woods in pursuit of this early season favorite.
As one of Georgia’s... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 8/08/25
DATE: 08/07/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
0015
TATE
BRANDON
JASHON
B/M
22
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MURRAY CO HOLD
0442
PILCHER
CHADRICK
ANTHONY
B/M
37
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PAROLE
1020
MOORE
SANDRA
DEAN
W/F
53
FELONY
VGCSA
1020
DAVIS
MICHAEL
LADALE
B/M
40
FELONY
VGCSA
1030
SMITH
TAMMY
RENEA
W/F
54
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SANCTION
1042
MCBRYAR
DARRYL
WAYNE
W/M
34
FELONY
PROBATION VIOLATION, WARRANT
1042
MELTON
CHRISTOPHER
JAMES
W/M
35
FELONY
PROBATION VIOLATION, WARRANT
1225
LEMONS
CHRISTIAN
LEE
W/M
--
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RETURN FROM DR APPT
1436
RODEN
TRAVIS
JAMES
W/M
--
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RETURN FROM HOSPITAL
1845
LOPEZ
IRENE
MORALES
H/F
25
MISD
UNLICENSED, TINT
2018
CUTHBERT
RICHARD
DARNELL
W/M
61
MISD
PROBATION VIOLATION
2245
PARSONS
LOUIS
MARTIN
W/M
39
MISD
RECKLESS DRIVING, DUI... Read More.
LaFayette Volleyball picks up two wins Thursday
The LaFayette Ramblers traveled to Gordon County and picked up a 25-16; 25-16 win over Sonoraville and a 25-12; 25-19 win over Pickens. Gracie Rambo led the way with 14 kills and 9 aces. Macee Casteel collected 12 kills and a block. Kaylee Scoggins... Read More.
Adoption Fees Waived at Walker County Animal Shelter – Today and Tomorrow Only!
If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the perfect time. Today, August 8, and Tomorrow, August 9, all adoption fees at the Walker County Animal Shelter are completely waived.
As part of The Rescue Effect, a new national... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines
Walker County has a new fleet manager, just weeks after a fire truck crash raised major concerns about vehicle oversight. Justin Luce has been appointed to the role following an incident where a county fire truck overturned and caught fire during a test drive.... Read More.
GNTC Foundation awards fall 2025 scholarships
The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded approximately $40,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semester 2025, with recipients ranging in age from 17 to 87.
Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,500 to assist in paying for... Read More.
Walker County Hires New Fleet Manager, Approves Stricter Vehicle Policy After Fire Truck Crash
Walker County has appointed Justin Luce as its new fleet manager, following a fire truck crash last month that revealed major shortcomings in county vehicle oversight and policy.
The personnel change was announced at Thursday’s commission meeting, where officials also approved a new countywide vehicle... Read More.

