Chickamauga Man Convicted of Two Jailhouse Violence Cases, Sentenced to 40 Years

A 47-year-old Chickamauga man has been convicted in two separate cases involving violent incidents inside the Catoosa County Jail. On January 9, 2026, Jeffrey Wade Anthony was found guilty after a non-jury trial of committing Unlawful Acts of Violence in a Penal Institution, with the case heard in Catoosa County before Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Melissa Hise.

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Walker County Historic Preservation Commission Sets Jan. 20 Meeting in LaFayette

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission (WCHPC) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library, located at 305 South Duke Street in LaFayette.

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Rainy Saturday for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia will stay wet today as widespread rain continues through the morning and into the evening.

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Walker County Considers Four-Day School Week, Seeks Parent and Community Feedback

Walker County Schools is actively considering a move to a four-day school week, and district leaders are asking parents, guardians, and community members to share their opinions through a public survey before any decision is made.

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Walker County Animal Shelter Joins Nationwide “Empty the Shelters” Event December 1–15

The Walker County Animal Shelter is partnering once again with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to bring holiday cheer to homeless pets. The shelter is one of 300 locations across the country taking part in the Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope adoption event, running December 1st through 15th.

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