GBI autopsy finds Frances Middleton died of natural causes related to medical problems.

Per official reports, blood found in the home came from a burst vein in her throat. “Signs of struggle” seen in the apartment were caused by Middleton attempting to get out of bed and get help. There was no break-in, no foul-play, and no murder. She died within minutes and couldn’t have been saved even if she was inside a hospital.

Before autopsy results were released, Middleton was described as a friend of police, despite occasionally being arrested. A “local legend” known all over the community, nicknamed The Amazon due to her height.     

GA Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle will make a scheduled appearance this afternoon at Roper. (Roper employees have been asked to wear patriotic colors and hope to avoid another day of equipment trouble while a VIP is watching.)

Cagle is up for reelection this fall, facing Democrat candidate Connie Stokes.

You’re probably curious what the Georgia Lieutenant Governor actually does.

As it turns out, not very much.   

Since 2006, the US military has transferred gobs of extra equipment to civilian law enforcement agencies around the country. The New York Times has compiled a map showing what every county – including Walker – got.

Remember Sheriff Wilson’s armored tank? It’s in here, along with weapons and body armor.

The tank was introduced to the public seven years ago last week and hasn’t been seen since. Walker got weapons, armor, and a tank. Neighbors in Dade, Chattooga, Catoosa, and Whitfield just got weapons. Why do we need an armored vehicle in Walker County?   

More articles on the same topic:

Why America’s Police Are Becoming So Militarized
Conservatives, libertarians and liberals should worry about militarization of police
Forcing America’s Weaponized Police to Wear Cameras

Ramblers football team takes the ALS ice bucket challenge:

Commissioner Heiskell also takes the challenge, with disastrous results:

(With apologies to the late Margaret Hamilton.)     

Walker County arrests, August 18-24.   

Catoosa police are looking for the owner of “Green’s Garbage Service” after the business skipped town, leaving customers holding the (garbage) bag, and dumping trash in at least one pre-paid customer’s yard.   

During 2013, 180 Georgia children died AFTER their families had contact with DFCS. In most cases the state chose not to remove them from their homes; the figure includes any child with DFCS involvement during the previous five years.   

Aerial video of the now-ended Chattooga County Fair.

(Link from The Summerville News.)   

Gov. Deal asks GA Board of Education to accept computer programming classes as part of core math requirements for high school graduation. He says letting kids earn graduation credit for computer work will lead to more students prepared for college and tech careers.   

Yesterday City Club shared this photo of 92-year-old EllaGene Baker, who regularly works out in the club gym.

NOW what’s your excuse for sitting around all day?   

Troop A of GA State Patrol has a new commander – Grady Sanford of Gordon County. Sanford comes from leading GSP Capitol Police in Atlanta to take over a territory including Walker, Dade, Whitfield, and Gordon counties.

Here’s the area Sanford will be in charge of.   

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