Centre Man Charged In Child Exploitation Investigation Following ICAC Cyber Tip

A Centre man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Centre Police Department tied to an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) cyber tip received in late January 2026.

Read more

Chattooga County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse Case

A Chattooga County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted by a jury on multiple charges involving the physical and sexual abuse of children, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

Read more

Chattooga County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Following Jury Conviction

A Chattooga County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted by a jury on multiple felony charges involving a minor family member.

Read more

Fugitive From Justice Charge Filed After Traffic Stop in Chattooga County

A routine traffic stop in Chattooga County has resulted in multiple charges, including Fugitive From Justice, following an arrest made February 23, 2026, according to information released by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

Read more

Arrest Report – Friday – February 28, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 28, 2026:

Read more

Rome Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After Social Media Threats Against President Trump

A Floyd County man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after authorities say he threatened to kill President Donald Trump through a social media livestream.

Read more

LaFayette Man Sentenced to 65 Years After Conviction on Child Molestation and Privacy Charges

A Walker County jury has convicted Michael Forker, a 74-year-old man from LaFayette, on charges of Child Molestation, Sexual Exploitation of Children, and five counts of Invasion of Privacy. Following the verdict on December 3, 2025, Forker was sentenced by Lookout Mountain Superior Court Chief Judge Brian House to 65 years in prison, with 58 years to be served in the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Read more

Four Convicted in Walker County Murder Case, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Four defendants have been convicted and sentenced to life in prison following a deadly shooting that occurred in Walker County in 2024.

A Walker County jury found Marcus Allen Chambers, James Logan Darty, Kayla Michelle McClure, and Brayden Niri Whatley guilty on multiple charges, including Malice Murder, two counts of Felony Murder, Criminal Attempt to Commit Armed Robbery, and Aggravated Assault after a six-day trial before Superior Court Judge Chris Arnt.

Read more

Chattooga Superior Court January Calendar Includes Multiple Sex Crime and Drug-Related Cases Ahead of Trial Term

The January criminal pre-trial calendar for Chattooga County Superior Court shows a wide-ranging docket as cases move toward the upcoming trial term, including multiple cases involving serious sex crime allegations, along with drug, theft, and violent offenses.

Read more

Chattooga Sheriff’s Office Report Details Jan. 3 Traffic Stop That Led to Firearm and Drug Charges

A report released Tuesday by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office outlines the arrest of two men following a traffic stop in the Summerville area on Jan. 3, 2026.

Read more