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Trenton Man Convicted of Meth Trafficking, Sentenced to 12 Years

Friday, May 9

TRENTON, GA— A Trenton man has been convicted of trafficking and possessing methamphetamine following a jury trial in Dade County Superior Court.Conuard Thomas “Tommy” Higdon, 70, was found guilty on April 21, 2025, after a trial presided over by Judge Chris Arnt. The charges... Read More.

Hamilton County Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

Thursday, May 8

CATOOSA COUNTY, GA – A Hamilton County man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison following a Catoosa County jury’s conviction on multiple counts of child cruelty and domestic violence.Stefon Smith, 43, was found guilty on March 18 after a two-day trial on... Read More.

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Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Defrauding Elderly Mother in Northwest Georgia

Wednesday, April 30

Catoosa County, GA — A Catoosa County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to exploiting her elderly mother in a scheme that drained nearly $200,000 and ultimately left the victim homeless.On March 6, 2025, Vickie Long entered a... Read More.

Ringgold Man Sentenced to 45 Years After Shooting at Deputy

Monday, April 28

April 28, 2025 – Ringgold, Georgia-A Catoosa County man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison, with 18 years to serve without parole, after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges in connection to a 2024 shooting incident involving law enforcement.Travis Downie entered his... Read More.

Catoosa County Couple Convicted of Child Cruelty; Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Monday, April 21

April 21st 2025 - A Catoosa County couple were tried by jury the week of March 24, 2025 for the offenses of Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree (2 counts) and Cruelty to Children in the 2nd Degree (2 counts). The couple were... Read More.

Downtown LaFayette is taking a vote on this year’s Christmas Parade theme…

Friday, August 9

Downtown LaFayette is taking a vote on this year's Christmas Parade theme...Help us pick the City of LaFayette Christmas Parade theme! We're taking it to an emoji vote:Love = Candyland Christmas Care = Christmas Story Magic Haha = Jingle Bell Jubilee Wow = Santa's Workshop Like = I... Read More.

Walker County to Save Taxpayers Over $1.2 Million by Settling Series 2019 Bonds Nearly 10 Years Early

Monday, June 17

The Walker County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to settle the largest single debt still on the county’s books. The Board authorized using up to $10,755,000 from the general fund – unassigned fund balance to settle the Series 2019 bonds.“I’d like to... Read More.

Man sentenced to 100 years in prison for Child Molestation and Child Pornography

Thursday, May 23

On March 26, 2024, a Catoosa County jury convicted Brandon Bennet of 15 counts of child sex offenses after a two-day trial before Judge Brian House. Bennet, 39, was convicted of two counts of aggravated child molestation, one count of incest, three counts of child molestation,... Read More.

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Downtown Dough & Co. & Mitchell’s Plumbing This Year’s Recipients of Facade Grant

Tuesday, April 9

Community partners over with LaFayette, GA have been key to addressing the RSVP goal of improving “the Look” of LaFayette. Their Facade Grant program has continued for another year, and this year’s recipients have been Downtown Dough & Co. & Mitchell’s Plumbing.The reimbursement grants... Read More.

What Were You Doing Today, 31 Years Ago With 20 Inches of Snow Ahead?

Wednesday, March 13

Council member Meeks ends her 16 years on Lafayette city Council

Friday, December 29

As the year 2023 draws to a close, the City of LaFayette anticipates a dynamic year ahead. A notable transition awaits residents as they bid farewell and extend best wishes to Judy Meeks, a trailblazer as one of the first women to serve on... Read More.

After 28 Years a Conviction is Secured in Decades-Old Walker County Murder Case

Wednesday, December 20

A man has been found guilty for a murder committed nearly three decades ago, as revealed by officials on Wednesday.Back in 1994, just three days before Christmas, the body of James Richard Harris was discovered at the front of his property on Boss Road... Read More.

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