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    Today marks the start of qualifying for the City of LaFayette’s upcoming municipal election, set for Tuesday, November 4th.  Starting today, and running through Wednesday, August 20th, candidates can qualify at LaFayette City Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day.  Several key... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 8/15/25

DATE: 8/14/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST                          FIRST           MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0252 THORNTON SAMANTHA JEAN W\F 37 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION 0729 CANTRELL ZACHARY KEITH W\M 27 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION 1010 GANT TABITHA NICHOLE W\F 40 ----- RETURN FROM COURT 1120 WILLIAMS WESLEY THOMAS W/M 37 MISD SPEEDING, DRIVING ON SUSPENDED 1134 JOHNSON AMBER JICOLE W/F 28 MISD SHOPLIFTING 1304 TAYLOR JAMES ROBERT W/M 47 RETURN FROM DR APT. 1303 EAKIN STEPHEN DEAYNE W/M 53 FEL POSS... Read More.

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 Big news for Walker County — GE Appliances is bringing more work to its Roper plant in LaFayette as part of a $3 billion investment to expand U.S. manufacturing.  The company announced it will move gas range production from Mexico to LaFayette, boosting operations at the... Read More.

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    Catoosa County is asking for help for the families hit hard by Tuesday’s severe flooding.  Communities In Schools of Catoosa County has launched a fast-moving relief drive to collect essential supplies for those in urgent need.  Donations being requested include cleaning supplies, personal hygiene... Read More.

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Last week on August 7th, a 36-year-old Summerville man was convicted of committing multiple acts of sexual abuse against his 15-year-old adopted daughter and his daughter's 15-year-old friend.  Christopher Mark Tidmore pled guilty to Aggravated Sexual Battery, Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sodomy, Incest, Statutory... Read More.

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The Walker County School Board meets this evening at the Advancing Education Center in Chickamauga.  On the agenda: celebrating summer graduates and recognizing Ridgeland High School’s baseball team. The board will also hear updates on school facilities, finances, curriculum, and backpack distribution plans for... Read More.

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From January through July, the Walker County Codes Enforcement team opened 436 new cases and completed over 1,600 inspections and follow-ups. As a result, 54 properties were brought into compliance. Officials say efforts are ongoing to streamline the blighted property cleanup process, with several... Read More.

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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.

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It’s back to school today for students in Walker County Schools and Chickamauga City Schools. That means school zones are active again, and drivers can expect increased traffic during morning and afternoon hours.  Be sure to slow down, watch for buses and students, and... Read More.

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If you’ve been thinking about adopting a pet, this weekend might be the perfect time.  The Walker County Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions on all animals this Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th only.  The special two-day event is part of The Rescue Effect—a... Read More.

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Starting today anyone making calls to or from a 423 area code will need to dial all 10 digits—including the area code—for the call to go through.  This change affects callers in East Tennessee.  It also applies to North Georgia residents who have a... Read More.

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A flood watch is in effect for Walker County and surrounding areas until this evening.  The watch comes after heavy rainfall late last week and over the weekend.  The National Weather Service says the excessive run off may result in flooding in some areas. ... Read More.