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06/05/2026

The City is now accepting applications for the position of Clerk of Court. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Municipal Court and provides essential clerical support to the Municipal Court Judge.

For more information on how to apply, visit https://bit.ly/col_employment or contact City Hall.

06/05/2026

New Unaltered Animal License created for those who do not want to spay/neuter their pets

WALKER COUNTY ENACTS SPAY / NEUTER ORDINANCE New Unaltered Animal License created for those who do not want to spay/neuter their pets LaFayette, GA (June 5, 2026) – Pet owners in Walker County must now ensure their dogs and cats are spayed or neutered following approval of a new ordinance. The Wal...

06/04/2026

Walker County Man Convicted on Multiple Charges Involving Sexual Abuse of Child
Family Members

On May 19, 2026, a Walker County jury found James Franklin Frazier guilty of four counts of Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated So**my, and eighteen counts of Child Molestation following a two-day trial before the Honorable Chief Judge Brian House.

The evidence presented at trial showed that the Defendant used his position as a trusted family member to abuse three young girls over an extended period of their childhoods. The victims were relatives who regularly spent time in the Defendant’s home because of their close relationship with his then-wife.

During the trial, the jury heard testimony describing a pattern of manipulation and grooming.

The victims testified about years of abuse occurring during overnight visits, movie nights, camping, and other situations where the Defendant had isolated access to the children.

Further evidence showed that despite disclosures to family members, the abuse was never reported to law enforcement until one victim made the courageous decision to report the abuse to a school official. Following that outcry, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office began its investigation.

During the investigation, the two additional victims disclosed their abuse during forensic interviews conducted by Senior Forensic Interviewer Holly Kittle at the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Children’s Advocacy Center.

The State also presented testimony from another young witness who described similar grooming behavior by the Defendant, including gifts, special attention, and invitations to participate in activities
such as camping and movie nights — the same types of situations in which the victims testified the sexual abuse occurred.

On May 27th, 2026, the Defendant was sentenced to Life with the first seventy years to be served in the Department of Corrections.

The case was prosecuted by Chief Assistant District Attorney Lynsay Chapman, with assistance from Victim Advocates Amy Reed and Brittany Bruce, Administrative Staff Crystal McNabb, and Investigator Daniel Thacker.

From Acting District Attorney Deanna Reisman: “This conviction is the result of dedication and perseverance by Chief ADA Chapman and her trial team. Her efforts ensured that the voices of multiple
victims were heard and that the offender was held accountable. Our community is safer today because of her service.”

06/04/2026

The woman who took on PG&E and won has a new fight, and communities across Northwest Georgia are already in the middle of it. Environmental activist Erin Brockovich, made famous by the 2000 Julia Roberts film chronicling her successful battle against corporate groundwater contamination in California...

06/04/2026

THE DIXIE HIGHWAY YARD SALE RETURNS THIS WEEKEND!

The annual Dixie Highway Yard Sale kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday, June 5-7, bringing bargain hunters from across the Southeast to Northwest Georgia.

Spanning approximately 90 miles along the historic Dixie Highway (U.S. Highway 41), the event features hundreds of yard sales, vendors, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and unique treasures.

Communities participating along the route include Ringgold, Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face, Dalton, Resaca, Calhoun, Adairsville, Cassville, Cartersville, Emerson, Acworth, Kennesaw, and Marietta.

06/04/2026

Need a job? Sundigo Solar Manufacturing Inc., a new facility in Lyerly is currently hiring production workers for the ramp-up phase.

Find more information on their page under "Sundigo Solar Manufacturing."

06/04/2026

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06/03/2026

Missing: a baby blue & gold macaw flew away from his residence on Palmtree Rd in Trion on June 2. “Lost from Trion Ga,Palmtree Rd, Springhill area. 6 month old blue and gold macaw named bambam. Last saw Tuesday June 2nd 2026. Very friendly. Loves people. If seen please call 706-980-7567.”

06/03/2026

Georgia’s list of protected wildlife is being updated. And during June, the state Department of Natural Resources is asking Georgians for their recommendations on native animal and plants to add or remove as part of the first comprehensive changes in 20 years. Last updated in 2006, the state list ...

06/03/2026

Weather and onsite conditions permitting, contractor work crews on behalf of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will implement the second full closure of all northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 between SR 139/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit 9) and Cascade Road (Exit 7). While ne...