Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens

The girl posted the video and people apparently shared not only the video itself, but also portions of her online journal.Police opened an investigation into the incident and are still looking into claims of abuse which were reportedly made in her journal.The story also brought the subject of teen suicide into the forefront of many people’s minds and opened that discussion.Polk County Coroner Tony Brazier said the story of Katelyn Davis stuck in his mind and a rise in suicides in Polk County made him want to take action.Each case is different, he said but depression is usually a common factor.“There’s got to be a common catalyst in all suicides, and that common catalyst is generally the psychiatric norm of chronic depression,” Brazier said.Polk officer killed in shooting identified, second suspect arrested — 63,818 viewsPolk County Police Det. Kristen Hearne was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 29.The veteran detective was loved by her community and mourners lined the road as her remains were brought to rest.“Words can’t express the sorrow and hurt we feel right now as an agency,” Polk County Police Chief Kenny Dodd said “Our heart goes out to the family. Kristen was the type of officer who lit up any room she was in.”Hearne is survived by a husband, Matt, her parents and her son Isaac.Tallapoosa Circuit District Attorney Jack Browning said he already plans to seek the death penalty against alleged shooter Seth Brandon Spangler and Samantha Michelle Roof.Spangler, 31, and Roof, 22, both face charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, theft by receiving stolen property and obstruction of law enforcement officers. Spangler was also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.A Go Fund Me page has been set up to provide a trust fund for her young son Isaac.Michael Yates caught in Bartow County after shooting — 58,871 viewsA 22-year-old Floyd County man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in December to the Jan. 13 shooting death of Scotty Dale Graham.After ... (Northwest Georgia News)