Scorestream

Rock City Gondola Project Moves Forward Amid Community Concerns

Officials with Rock City appeared before Walker County commissioners Thursday seeking rezoning approval for a new gondola ride on Lookout Mountain. Rock City representatives say the gondola would transport visitors from the base of the mountain to the top, easing congestion on the winding mountain... Read More.

Summerville Police Warn Residents About Convincing Fake-Check Scams

Summerville police are warning residents about increasingly convincing fake-check scams after a recent incident involving a fraudulent “product tester” offer. According to a police report, a local man contacted officers after receiving an email claiming to be from a product-testing company associated with Nike. The... Read More.

Environmental Hazards Found at Walker County Courthouse, Officials Say

An account manager for Gordian told Walker County Commissioners on Thursday that the county courthouse contains multiple environmental hazards, following a recent walkthrough and structural review of the building. Kayla Johnson with Gordian said the assessment revealed the presence of mold, asbestos and lead-based paint... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 02/05/26

DATE: 2-04-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST                 FIRST               MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0013 DEMOTT TAYLOR ROSS W/M 25 MISD P.U.I., PED. MUST WALK ON SIDEWALK WHEN AVAILABLE 0654 WEAVER LUKAS DION W/M 19 FELONY CRUELTY TO CHILDREN 1ST, BATTERY- FVA 0745 MILLER JOHN HENRY W/M 48 MISD RECKLESS CONDUCT 1309 DEANECELLI RON SIR... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

          A rezoning request on the Walker County Board of Commissioners’ agenda for tonight is being postponed.  The request involves property at 62-80 Highway 151.  The applicant, Joan Brown, is seeking to rezone the property from agricultural to neighborhood commercial. ... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 02/04/26

DATE: 2-3-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST                               FIRST              MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES     0437 DRIVER TROY KEITH W/M 42 MISD   SPEEDING, POSS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS, DRIVING ON... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

          Walker County is starting a required five-year update of its Joint Comprehensive Plan.  The update follows rules set by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.  An initial public hearing is set for Thursday, February nineteenth.  It begins at six... Read More.

Georgia Expands Fine Arts Instruction in Public Schools

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods is announcing a continued expansion of fine arts instruction across the state’s public schools. According to the Georgia Department of Education, the initiative includes the creation of new fine arts pathways for high school students, as well as advocacy... Read More.

Walker County to Begin Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Update

Walker County officials are beginning the process of updating the county’s Joint Comprehensive Plan, as required under planning rules established by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The update is part of a full five-year review of the plan, which serves as a long-range guide... Read More.

Harris to Host Town Hall in Catoosa County

Shawn Harris, a Democrat running for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, will host a town hall meeting in Catoosa County this week. The event is scheduled for tonight at the Ringgold Depot. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the town hall set to begin at... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 02/03/26

DATE: 2-02-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST              FIRST            MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES 1120 MOTLEY ROBERT DANIEL W/M 45 FELONY   PROBATION 1300 RAMSEY CHELSA DOIONNE W/F 35 FELONY   PROBATION 1520 WOODS JAXON SCOTT W/M 22   BACK FROM HOSPITAL 1748 SKEELS DIANE MARIE W/F 25 FELONY BOND SURRENDER 2115 HARRIS JEREMY NATHANIEL B/M 30 MISD   SIMPLE ASSAULT FVA 2212 WORKMAN MISTY NICOLE W/F 45 FELONY   VGSA