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Walker County voters get partially-completed registration forms

Some Walker County voters may have received a partially-completed voter registration for recently in the mail.

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Repair work to leave Chattanooga Valley high and dry Monday

Walker County is working to substitute a six-inch valve Monday, which will mean that parts of Chattanooga Valley will be without water.

UPDATE: Walker Co. boil water advisory and confinements have been lifted

Water use confinements have been lifted for all Walker County Water & Sewerage Authority and City of LaFayette water customers.

Water use limitations have been lifted for all Walker County Water & Sewerage Authority and City of LaFayette water customers.

Very first ON Trio: Walker County firefighters responding to calls swifter

Very first ON Three: Walker County firefighters responding to calls swifter

The switches come after the department’s fresh fire chief finished a probe that showcased 80-percent of the department’s calls come from the northern part of the county which presently does not have a utter time fire station.

The switches come after the department’s fresh fire chief finished a explore that displayed 80-percent of the department’s calls come from the northern part of the county which presently does not have a total time fire station.

Judge rules Walker Co. must pay Erlanger in defaulted loan

A U.S. Appeals judge Thursday ruled that Walker County must pay Erlanger more than eight million dollars in a defaulted loan.

Sheriff: Escaped Georgia jail inmate captured with mom

An inmate of a Georgia jail has been captured along with his mother in Alabama.

GBI agents proceed fight against fentanyl

Agents in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation crime lab have discovered two fresh forms of fentanyl, acrylfentanyl and tetrahydrofuran fentanyl.

UPDATE: EMT driver gives up to authorities after being charged in deadly crash

Crystin Keys turned herself in Wednesday morning at the Floyd County Jail.

Roadwork starts today in Walker County

The work will require improvised lane closures and could be re-scheduled if weather creates a conflict.

The work will require makeshift lane closures and could be re-scheduled if weather creates a conflict.

UPDATE: GA prison escape duo indifferent vehicle, still considered dangerous

The suspects are now armed with the officers’ .40 caliber pistols, according to police.

Woman arrested for neglect and manhandle of disabled adult

The Murray County Sheriff’s Office and GBI agents found a disabled man with bed sores and arrested the woman they believe neglected him over the weekend.

Dalton Sears on fresh list of stores to close

Sears plans to close an extra seventy two stores this year, in addition to the previous announced one hundred eighty locations.

UPDATE: Very first town hall meetings for Canyon Ridge Resort tonight

Two town hall meetings are planned for the Canyon Ridge Hotel Resort Development planned in Walker County.

Power outages in the Tennessee Valley

Several thousand customers are without power in the Tennessee Valley.

UPDATE: Power outages in the Tennessee Valley

The storms Saturday evening caused several power outages in the Tennessee Valley.

Whitfield County Fire Department mourns loss of battalion chief

Chester passed away Thursday night at Hamilton Medical Center.

UPDATE: Man sentenced to life in prison for two thousand fifteen murder of wifey

Denson admitted shooting his wifey and told detectives it was accidental, which evidence contradicted.

Son of North Georgia District Attorney charged for vengeance porn

The son of a North Georgia district attorney is accused of posting his ex-girlfriend’s nude photos online without her permission.

Dalton police searching for missing teenage

Authorities believe that Michelle may travel to the areas of Chattanooga, TN or Cedartown, GA.

UPDATE: Charges pending for mother in crash that claimed her son’s life

One of the vehicles went off the road, and back, crossing the centerline of the road.

Protesters gather outside Graves’ office to protest fresh health care bill

About a dozen folks gathered outside Congressman Tom Graves’ office in Dalton Monday exercising their right to protest.

UPDATE: Walker County detention officer faces murder charges

Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 30-year-old Lance Wooten was shot in the chest by his father, 58-year-old Pat Wooten, at a home on Bondage mask Avenue.

UPDATE: Power restored in the Tennessee Valley

Following storms that impacted the Chattanooga area, power has been restored.

‘Car surfing’ leaves teenage unconscious, injured

A series of events described as «pony playing» with teenagers and a vehicle ended with one man unconscious and bleeding.

UPDATE: Murray Co. teacher accused of “racially insensitive” movie resigns

The administrative services director, Mike Tuck, tells Channel Three, the teacher submitted her resignation on Friday.

The administrative services director, Mike Tuck, tells Channel Trio, the teacher submitted her resignation on Friday.

LaFayette High School principal partially fabricated emails

Culberson admitted that while he added to the emails, the information itself actually did come from the guidance counselors.

Bird flu confirmed in GA; Legal,000 birds ruined

A flock of Eighteen,000 chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation were demolished after testing positive for avian influenza.

A flock of Legal,000 chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation were demolished after testing positive for avian influenza.

UPDATE: Gordon Lee substitute teacher investigated by GBI for sending photos to students

No charges have been brought against the woman, who is not a regular employee of the Chickamauga City Schools system.

UPDATE: Two arrested in storage unit theft case

The duo may be responsible for several thefts from storage units across Catoosa County and Chattanooga.

UPDATE: Police say Rossville man’s murder a case of ‘mistaken identity’

A Rossville man is charged with the death of a Jeremy Little.

Weather microphones to be placed in Walker County

Researchers with the University of Mississippi`s National Center for Physical Acoustics are conducting research in Walker County, as part of a tornado detection and warning research program for NOAA.

Switches may be coming to GA domestic violence law

The bill would permit a judge to keep name-change records sealed in domestic violence cases.

Rabid raccoon attacks dog, prompts rabies warning

Health officials say a dog was attacked by a rabid raccoon in Whitfield County this week.

GA man charged with possession of deadly ricin

Federal prosecutors have charged a Fannin County man with possession of the deadly toxin ricin.

Settlement reached with alleged victim in Calhoun post-prom sexual battery lawsuit

The settlement with the gated community, where the crime is alleged to have occurred, comes three months after the owners of the cabin also lodged with the accuser.

UPDATE: Man and two children die in Walker County crash

A man and two children died in a crash in Walker County on Saturday. Troopers are now investigating how the crash happened.

Georgia House approves state budget enhancing teacher pay

Georgia House approves state budget enlargening teacher pay

Georgia teachers would get a two percent salary increase while state employees that treat child welfare cases will see a nineteen percent raise under a House budget proposal.

GA Department of Public Safety recruiting for Northwest Georgia region

The Georgia Department of Labor’s Rome Career Center will help the Georgia Department of Public Safety recruit as many as thirty four state law enforcement officers to work in the Northwest Georgia region.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: LaFayette theft suspect

LaFayette police say the shoplifting suspect left the LaFayette WalMart in what shows up to be a gold colored car.

LaFayette police say the shoplifting suspect left the LaFayette WalMart in what emerges to be a gold colored car.

Georgia House panel approves bill permitting guns on campus

Licensed gun owners could carry concealed handguns on public college campuses under legislation advancing in the Georgia House.

UPDATE: Walker State Prison Fire Chief recovering from crash

The fire chief involved in a serious accident is recovering at Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation.

For ten years, Matthew Mann has been Fire Chief at Walker State Prison. His twin brother says he loves being a firefighter and dedicates a lot of his time working with his team.

Georgia democratic lawmakers hope to expand voters’ rights

Georgia Democrats are facing an uphill climb as they attempt to expand voters’ rights. The minority lawmakers have introduced a slew of bills aiming to liquidate barriers and make it lighter to cast a ballot.

Georgia Democrats are facing an uphill climb as they attempt to expand voters’ rights. The minority lawmakers have introduced a slew of bills aiming to eliminate barriers and make it lighter to cast a ballot.

Georgia lawmaker, traveling with storm ease money, is shot

A Georgia lawmaker is recovering from a gunshot wound after he says he was shot while traveling with several thousands of dollars in donations for storm ease efforts.

US asks Georgia for records in review of alleged hacking

The Department of Homeland Security has asked the state of Georgia to provide records after the state accused the agency of “failed cyberattacks” on its secretary of state’s network.

UPDATE: Dade Co. deputies arrest man wished in three GA counties

UPDATE: Dade Co. deputies arrest man desired in three GA counties

A suspect that was dreamed in three Georgia counties has been arrested.

A suspect that was desired in three Georgia counties has been arrested.

Mohawk Industries to pack twenty five position in recruitment fair

Mohawk Industries will hold a recruitment fair. They are looking for twenty five people to work in Calhoun as sewing machine operators and utility workers.

Minor earthquake hits Walker County

A magnitude Two.Four earthquake hits eight miles south of LaFayette around 1:48 p.m. Friday.

LaFayette house fire ruled arson

A house fire in LaFayette early Thursday morning has been ruled arson by the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

UPDATE: Car slams into Catoosa County home

The driver of the Nissan Sentra was transported to a local hospital for examination and treatment.

Police search for man who assaulted three month-old infant

Calhoun Police Detectives charged 25-year-old George Edward Daniel with aggravated battery and felony cruelty to children.

Georgia tax officials say preventing fraud requires switches

Georgia officials say switches to prevent fraud could mean it will take more than three months to process Georgians’ income tax comebacks and issue refunds next year.

Georgia officials say switches to prevent fraud could mean it will take more than three months to process Georgians’ income tax comes back and issue refunds next year.

Inmate found dead at Walker County jail

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death of an inmate.

Georgia voters reject state takeovers of failing schools

Georgia voters have rejected a constitutional amendment permitting the state to take over low-performing schools.

US Sen. Johnny Isakson wins re-election in Georgia

Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson has won re-election to the U.S. Senate, holding off two challengers the Associated Press is reporting.

Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson has won re-election to the U.S. Senate, holding off two challengers.

UPDATE: More fires inflame in Tennessee Valley

UPDATE: More fires kindle in Tennessee Valley

Almost two dozen fires ignited Friday night into Saturday in the Tennessee Valley.

UPDATE: Brush fire at Chickamauga Battlefield under control

Firefighters are working a brush fire in the Chickamauga Battlefield.

SCHOOL PATROL

Tennessee Valley students get “Fit for Life”

The program has kids tracking how many minutes they budge each day for two weeks and the types of foods they eat.

The program has kids tracking how many minutes they stir each day for two weeks and the types of foods they eat.

Former Georgia sheriff gets 2½ years for excessive force

Federal prosecutors say a former Georgia sheriff has been sentenced to serve two and a half years in prison for using excessive force against two arrestees who weren’t resisting.

UPDATE: Walker Co. Transit gets fuel shipment Wednesday; normal service expected

Walker County Commissioner Bebe Heiskell said any patient with an appointment for a rail on Wednesday can contact the transit system at (706) 375-0803 or (706) 375-5857

UPDATE: Man accused of Texas murder cleared by fingerprints

A local man is attempting to clear his name after police in Houston pinned a two thousand ten murder on him.

UPDATE: Walker Co. teacher under investigation will not come back for 2016-17

UPDATE: Walker Co. teacher under investigation will not comeback for 2016-17

A former Walker County School teacher that is under investigation will not be returning to instruct in the county in the 2016-2017 school year.

PHOTOS: Catoosa deputies seeking man for questioning over fuel theft

Deputies say the man is desired for questioning regarding fuel that’s been stolen from county-owned vehicles.

Mountain lion may have been spotted in Lafayette, police warning residents

North Georgia residents are wooed a mountain lion is wandering a wooded area in the city of Lafayette.

North Georgia residents are coaxed a mountain lion is wandering a wooded area in the city of Lafayette.

Fatal accident on GA SR one hundred fifty one

An accident on Georgia State Route one hundred fifty one near Kaufman Road in Walker County Thursday night claims the life of one person.

Cheerleaders cheer on English teacher battling colon cancer

A Lafayette teacher is in the fight of her life. The thirty eight year old was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, but students at her school are now supporting the woman who has been their rock from day one.

Threat for Georgia wildfires enlargening

Threat for Georgia wildfires enhancing

A large brush fire along I-24 in May was sparked by an ATV wheel that fell off a truck onto very dry ground. It spread quick from Georgia into Chattanooga. Latest fires in northwest Georgia have commenced due a combination of carelessness and the dry weather.

A large brush fire along I-24 in May was sparked by an ATV wheel that fell off a truck onto very dry ground. It spread quick from Georgia into Chattanooga. Latest fires in northwest Georgia have began due a combination of carelessness and the dry weather.

UPDATE: Walker County man charged with felony murder after two thousand fifteen shooting

A Walker County man has been charged with murder after shooting at three studs that had come to his stepdaughter’s mobile home to party Monday night.

GA polls closed, voters determining fate of several incumbents

The polls have officially closed in Georgia, where voters are determining the fate of several Republican congressional incumbents.

Three Georgia congressmen defeat challengers

Three Georgia congressmen have defeated challengers in Republican primaries. GOP Reps. Austin Scott of Tifton, Rick Allen of Augusta and Tom Graves of Ranger each won contested primary races Tuesday.

UPDATE: Murray Co. teacher accused of hitting special needs student, parents speaking out

Murray Co. teacher accused of hitting special needs student

Murray County parents are speaking out after a middle school teacher was arrested for hitting a special needs student.

GA Department of Labor to hold recruitment events

The Georgia Department of Labor is holding two recruitment events.

Catoosa County deputies arrest four for drug distribution

The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four people in connection to meth distribution.

GBI investigating “use of force” by Fort Oglethorpe Police

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says they have been asked by the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department to conduct an investigation regarding “use of force” by some of its officers.

ONLY ON Three

Man claims ex-girlfriend stalked him before stabbing him

A Dalton man says he was stalked for months by an ex-girlfriend before she stabbed him in the back Monday.

Atlanta Falcons host Moms Safety Clinic for the very first time in Chattanooga

The Atlanta Falcons hosted their “Mom’s Football Safety Clinic” for the very first time in Chattanooga.

Georgia city considering decriminalizing marijuana

The leaders of an Atlanta suburb may attempt to make their city the very first in Georgia to decriminalize marijuana.

Catoosa County deputies searching for accused child molester

The Catoosa County Sheriff`s Office is searching for Kenneth Adam Broadrick, a 35-year-old Ringgold man who is accused of child molestation.

UPDATE: Fire ruins Walker County building

Eyewitnesses tell Channel three it does not show up anyone was inwards of the structure when the fire broke out.

Catoosa County wreck sends two to hospital

The crash happened at US-27 and Farming Rock Road in Catoosa County.

Elementary student hit by a car at bus stop

A North Georgia six year-old is in critical condition after she was hit by a car while at a bus stop.

Georgia sets fresh record on early voting turnout

More Georgia residents voted early this year compared any other year in history, according to the Georgia Secretary of State.

GA House committee greenlights casino bill

Casino gambling would come to Georgia under measures approved by a House committee.

forty three GA prison guards indicted on bribery, drug trafficking charges

More than forty prison guards and officers in Georgia have been indicted on charges of accepting bribes and drug trafficking.

Health officials: Well water may be contaminated

Unlike public water systems, wells are lightly contaminated.

More rain in store for Georgia as flood threat resumes

More rain in store for Georgia as flood threat proceeds

Forecasters say more rain is headed to Georgia, where many parts of the state are still dealing with flood waters from earlier storms.

Man falls twenty feet from bucket truck in Lafayette

A man was taken to a North Georgia hospital after falling approximately twenty feet from a bucket truck Wednesday.

Summerville Recreation Center catches fire

Crews were called to the facility, wielded by the City of Summerville, around Two:30 Wednesday afternoon.

Ringgold City Clerk arrested on theft charges

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Tracy Bass after Ringgold police and the local district attorney’s office asked the state agency to look into the clerk’s deeds.

UPDATE: Southeast Whitfield football player arrested for attack, kidnapping

UPDATE: Southeast Whitfield football player arrested for brunt, kidnapping

According to a police report, deputies were called to a home on Tuesday in response to an attempted rape.

UPDATE: Police catch Hixson auto lot vandal

Surveillance movie shows the man, who police say is Cory Dunn, 35, carrying out the crime with two distinct characteristics that helped lead to his arrest.