Listed on the February 8 Arrest Report at the Chattooga County Jail are:
Michael Van Causey, Rome — No Charges Listed
James Lee Cundiff, Trion — Drugs to be kept in original container; VGCSA/ Possession of schedule 3 drugs; VGCSA/ Possession of schedule 4 drugs; Pedestrian under the influence of alcohol/ drugs
Justin Cody Higgins, Rome — No Charges Listed
Steven Keith Holbrook, Trion — Parole Violation
Melanie Jennille Pratt, Rome — No Charges Listed
Anthony Lee Sisson, Rome — VGCSA/ Possession of methamphetamine
Brice Restan Ware, Summerville — No Charges Listed
Lola Odessa Payne, Summerville — Pedestrian under the influence of alcohol/ drugs
Phil Stephen Whitton, Summerville — Disorderly conduct; Willful obstruction of law enforcement officers
Walker County's Animal shelter reopened Wednesday after a two week closure for a Parvo quarantine. The reopening was allowed after no new cases of Parvo were found in the dog population at the shelter. Inspectors from the state were called in and found sanltation practices at the shelter to be adequate. The problem reportedly started with an infected animal was brought into the shelter and the highly contagious virus spread quickly. Shelter employees have sanitized the shelter during the quarantine period. The Walker County Shelter is located on Marbletop Road.
Senator Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) has issues a release regarding the recent developments at Hays State Prison in Pennville.
“The events that have transpired at Hays State Prison are tragic for the Trion community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and individuals whose lives were affected by these unfortunate events. While the appointment of a new warden is a step in the right direction, it is not and should not be the final solution. Before we can engage in open and honest conversations about how Hays State Prison moves forward, we must let state officials conduct a thorough investigation that analyzes all current security procedures and protocols. I will continue to monitor the issue at Hays State Prison and be involved in the solution process with the Department of Corrections.”
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is back in the local news. This time taking on Lakeview Middle School in Catoosa County. The complaint alleges that a sixth grade teacher at the school is "witnessing" to students by singing Christian songs to students. They've asked the school system to conduct an investigation.
Last fall, the organization cited Ridgelend High School's football program and it coach, Mark Mariakis. Team prayers have since been exclusively student led. Replies from Walker County's School Superintendent apparently satisfied the group, as they have launched no more complaints against Ridgeland.
Trion High School won 1st place at the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl region competition last weekend. They competed at Chestatee Middle School in Gainesville, Georgia against ten other high schools. Winning the region championship advances the team to the district competition.







