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June 26, 2026

Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office Hiring Victim Witness Advocate

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The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office is currently hiring for a Victim Witness Advocate position.

The office prosecutes state-level criminal offenses in Dade, Catoosa, Chattooga and Walker counties and says its mission is to seek justice for the citizens of Georgia with courage, integrity and professionalism.

The District Attorney’s Office works in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on professional development, ethical prosecution and public service. The office’s team includes assistant district attorneys, investigators, victim advocates and support personnel.

Anyone interested in applying should send a resume and cover letter to:

Lookout Mountain Judicial District Attorney
Attn: Elena Floyd
P.O. Box 1025
LaFayette, GA 30728

Applications may also be emailed to efloyd@pacga.org.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Former Dade County Jail Administrator Arrested On Theft, Oath Charges

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A former administrator at the Dade County Jail has been arrested following allegations that he used county funds for personal purchases.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattanooga Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole For Walker County Murder

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A Chattanooga man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of a Walker County resident.

June 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Man Convicted in Child Sexual Abuse Case

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A Walker County man has been convicted on multiple charges involving the sexual abuse of child family members.

March 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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

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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.

March 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Following Jury Conviction

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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.

February 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

President Trump to Visit Rome on Thursday

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January 29, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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

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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.

January 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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

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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.

January 3, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Judge Melissa Hise Shares Update on Court Operations and New Initiatives for 2026

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Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Judge Melissa Hise released a video update on January 1 highlighting several changes she says will improve efficiency in the courts and help the circuit stay better organized in 2026.