DALTON, Ga.
Sunday stabbings lead to 2 arrests
A Sunday night fight at Al Rollins Park that left two victims with stab wounds ended with three arrests by the Dalton Police Department, officers say.
Both victims have been released from the hospital and are expected to make full recoveries, police spokesman Bruce Frazier said.
He said investigators believe the fight was gang related.
Antonio Mitchell, 17, and a juvenile victim told investigators they were walking home through the Threadmill Road park about 11 p.m. when they were approached by three males who attacked them, according to a news release.
Mitchell told investigators two of the males started to stab the juvenile with a knife. They then knocked Mitchell to the ground when he tried to help, police were told.
After the group fled the park, Mitchell said, he realized he also had been stabbed.
Police say a witness saw the attackers leave in a white Ford Explorer and took down the license tag number, which led them to the suspects.
Eighteen-year old Francisco Juan of 203 N. Frederick St. and two juveniles were arrested and charged with aggravated assault and violation of the Georgia Street Gang Act, police say.
While the victims told investigators that the attack was unprovoked, the suspects said the two groups were flashing gang signs at each other and that escalated into a fight, police said.
WALKER COUNTY, Ga.
Reward offered for dog tossers
Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson is offering a $500 reward for information about the two dogs thrown off the U.S. Highway 27 overpass in Walker County on Nov. 5.
The sheriff said the money will be given to anyone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for tossing the dogs over the bridge about 8:45 a.m.
The two dogs survived and are recovering with their owners in Catoosa County.
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office phone number is 706-638-1909.
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga.
Walker GOP meeting tonight
The Walker County Republican Party will meet tonight at 6:30 in the Wallace Building at Lee and Gordon Mills in Chickamauga.
Sen. Jeff Mullis and Rep. Jay Neal will share their reactions to the Nov. 2 election and predict what we can expect in next year’s session.
The public is invited.
CALHOUN, Ga.
Preservation plan input sought
Georgia’s State Historic Preservation Office is seeking the public’s participation to update the state’s historic preservation plan, which establishes priorities and policies to guide preservation efforts for five years, 2012-17.
To participate, take a brief online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/5CRKDNB or attend one of the scheduled community meetings.
From 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday there will be a presentation in the Calhoun Depot, 109 S. King St., Calhoun, Ga.
For more information, contact Dan Latham, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, dlatham@nwgrc.org, or at 706-295-6485.
— Staff Reports