ROSSVILLE, Ga. — A Rossville couple is facing multiple charges following an investigation into the death of a dog that authorities say may have suffered from prolonged neglect. According to officials, 33-year-old Andrew James Groncki and 23-year-old Megan Gibson have been charged with cruelty to animals, improper disposal of a dead animal, and failure to […]
Read More »Three Abandoned Dogs Rescued from Walker County Cemetery
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — Animal control officers responded to a distressing case of animal abandonment this week after three dogs were found in dire condition at a local cemetery, according to Walker County Animal Control. The incident began Sunday evening when a concerned citizen reported multiple dogs left behind at McWilliams Cemetery, located near West […]
Read More »LT. GOVERNOR FRONTRUNNER, CONSERVATIVE STEVE GOOCH WON’T BACK DOWN ON PUBLIC SAFETY
GEORGIA – Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand, delivering real action to shield Georgians from the rising tide of lawlessness pushed by the far left. In the wake of media-fueled hysteria that has seen protesters storm churches mid-service to harass worshippers, Gooch didn’t hesitate. He introduced SB 591, […]
Read More »Walker County Authorities Seek Public’s Help Locating Stolen Box Truck
ROSSVILLE, Ga. — The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a box truck reported stolen earlier this month in Rossville. According to officials, the vehicle was taken on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from a residence on Mustang Street. Authorities said the stolen vehicle is a 2014 Freightliner 26-foot box […]
Read More »Chattanooga Man Charged in Walker County Murder Investigation
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. – A 38-year-old Walker County man is dead from a gunshot wound late Sunday, March 1, 2026, according to Walker County Sheriff, Steve Wilson. Deputies were called to a residence on Gilbert Street in Rossville, GA Monday afternoon, March 2, 2026, in order to do a welfare check on the male occupant. […]
Read More »Gooch Introduces SB 465 to Align State with Donald Trump’s America First Agenda and Crack Down on Illegal Hiring
GEORGIA – February 17 – As State Senator for Georgia’s 51st District and the Republican frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor, I am committed to putting Georgia families first and aligning our state with President Trump’s America First agenda. Last week, I introduced Senate Bill 465, a targeted measure to hold businesses accountable and discourage the hiring […]
Read More »74-Year-Old LaFayette Man Convicted of Child Molestation and Spying on Female Relative
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. – Michael Forker, a 74-year-old man from LaFayette, was convicted by a Walker County jury of Child Molestation, Sexual Exploitation of Children, and five separate counts of Invasion of Privacy on December 3, 2025. Following his conviction, Forker was sentenced by Lookout Mountain Superior Court Chief Judge Brian House to 65 years […]
Read More »BREAKING: EMORY FIRES SUSPECTED IRANIAN SPY AFTER STEVE GOOCH CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION!
It’s no secret that the Iranian government is America’s enemy. They hate our freedom and our Christian values, they persecute anyone who questions them, and they sponsor terror around the globe. When I found out that the daughter of a senior Iranian official who threatened our troops and President Trump was employed at Emory, I […]
Read More »Four Defendants Convicted of Murder Following Walker County Jury Trial
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. – On December 9, 2025, a Walker County jury found Marcus Allen Chambers, James Logan Darty, Kayla Michelle McClure, and Brayden Niri Whatley guilty of Malice Murder, two counts of Felony Murder, Criminal Attempt to Commit Armed Robbery, and Aggravated Assault following a six-day jury trial before the Honorable Judge Chris Art. […]
Read More »GBI Investigates Shooting Involving 2-year-Old in Walker County
PRESS RELEASE -The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Walker County Sheriff’s Office with a shooting involving a 2-year-old victim in Rock Springs, Walker County, Georgia. On December 25, 2025, at about 9:50 a.m., Walker County deputies responded to a 911 call in the 300 block of Tarvin Road, regarding a child with a […]
Read More »Walker County Man Receives Life Sentences after Conviction for Raping and Molesting Family Members
PRESS RELEASE – On December 3, 2025, a Walker County jury convicted Christian Austin Raines, for sexually assaulting his two minor family members, after a three-day trial before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House. Raines, 24, was convicted on all 8 counts of sexually-related crimes against the children including: Rape, Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sexual […]
Read More »EPA Warns Georgians to Stay Indoors as Air Quality Reaches ‘Unhealthy’ Levels
GEORGIA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents across Georgia to limit time outdoors after air quality monitors detected “Unhealthy” levels of fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, in several counties. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), concentrations of particle pollution have climbed high enough to pose health risks to the […]
Read More »Walker County Teacher Killed in House Fire
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. – A Walker County educator and coach was killed early Sunday morning when a fire engulfed his family’s home near Chickamauga. His wife and two young children were able to escape the fire but remain hospitalized with serious injuries. Fire officials say crews were dispatched to 127 Ridgewood Circle just after 7:30 […]
Read More »Election Day – Get out and Vote!
GEORGIA – It’s, November, 4 2025 – Election Day! Check Fetch Your News for your local election results as they come in starting this evening! Don’t forget to get out and vote today!
Read More »Walker County Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning About Phone Scam
PRESS RELEASE – The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers impersonating law enforcement officers. According to the Sheriff’s Office, several citizens have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to represent the department. The callers allegedly inform victims of an “active warrant” and demand payment to avoid arrest. Officials […]
Read More »Several Walker County Students Hospitalized After Eating Gummy Containing Suspected Kratom
WALKER COUNTY, Ga.— Several students at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School in Rock Spring were hospitalized Wednesday after ingesting what authorities described as a “gummy-type substance.” Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson confirmed that multiple students became ill after eating the gummies while at school. Faculty members quickly reported the incident, and the students’ parents […]
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