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Qualifying Begins This Week for Georgia Senate District 53 Special Election

Monday, January 26

Qualifying opens this week for candidates seeking to run in the special election to fill the vacant Georgia Senate District 53 seat, according to a call issued by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The special election is scheduled for March 10, 2026, and will be... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/26/26

Monday, January 26

DATE: 1-25-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0045 TOMA TOMA DIEGO ARMANDO H/M 21 MISD DUI, LAYING DRAG, FTML, UNLICENSED, NO INSURANCE 0300 DEBORD JOSEPH CAMERON W/M 25 MISD DUI 0307 MCKEE HUNTER LEE W/M 18 MISD LOITERING, NO INSURANCE, CONTRIBUTING TO A... Read More.

Ice Continues to Threaten Roadways as Georgia DOT Urges Motorists to Stay Off Roads

Monday, January 26

Ice remains a significant concern across north and north-central Georgia as Georgia Department of Transportation crews continue monitoring and treating roadways amid ongoing winter storm impacts and sharply colder temperatures. According to Georgia DOT, maintenance teams worked throughout the day Sunday and are continued operations... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Monday, January 26

Several closing and delays this morning. Walker County Schools are closed. Chickamauga City Schools are Closed. GNTC, UTC, Dalton State and Chattanooga State all closed. Trion City Schools are on a 2-hour delay. Staff and Teachers should report at 9 this morning. Students report... Read More.

Update: Power Outage in Walker County

Sunday, January 25

Walker County Power Outage Update. Walker County Power Outage Update: 8:34pm. According to EPB there are 97 customers in Walker County without power currently. Crews are continuing to work to restore power. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Power Outage Update: 5:12pm ET 225 without power in Walker County. 115 EPB Customers 119 Georgia Power... Read More.

Chattooga County Man Arrested on DUI Charges Following Serious Injury Crash; Records Show Multiple Prior DUI Arrests

Sunday, January 25

A 59-year-old man arrested in connection with a serious injury traffic crash last week has a history of multiple prior DUI arrests, according to records provided by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. Billy Joe Dooley, 59, was arrested on January 23, 2026, following a traffic... Read More.

Ringgold Mayor to Resign, Run for Georgia State House Seat Representing Catoosa County

Sunday, January 25

Ringgold Mayor Nick Millwood announced in a video posted last week on his Facebook page that he plans to resign from his position and run for the Georgia State House seat representing Catoosa County — House District 3. House District 3 covers part of Catoosa... Read More.

Georgia DOT Crews Continue Treating Roads as Colder Temperatures Move In

Sunday, January 25

ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Transportation crews worked through the night to treat interstates and state routes across north and north-central Georgia as a winter storm continued to move through the region and colder temperatures settled in. According to Georgia DOT, crews focused on areas... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/25/26

Sunday, January 25

DATE: 1-24-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0048 STOKER LACEY DANIELLE W/F 32 MISD DUI, TAG LIGHT, SUSPENED LICENSE 0159 WILLINGHAM TYLER JOSEPH W/M 22 MISD DUI 0325 GOOLSBY TIMOTHY RAY W/M 34 MISD STALKING, ELECTONIC TRANSMIISSON POST OF VIDEO OR PHOTO DEPICTING... Read More.

GDOT Treats Thousands of Miles of Roads Ahead of Winter Weather

Sunday, January 25

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) says crews across Northwest Georgia worked ahead of incoming winter weather to treat more than 5,600 miles of state roadways. According to GDOT, road treatment operations began at 7 p.m. Friday. Within 24 hours, all state routes across the... Read More.

Church/School/Business Closings

Saturday, January 24

Updated: Saturday 1/24 @ 7:24pm Rossville United Methodist: Closed Sun Catoosa Co Schools: Closed Mon Chickamauga City Schools: Closed Mon Dade Co Schools: Closed Mon Dalton State College: Closed Through Monday Walker Co Schools: Closed Mon All Campuses of Georgia Northwestern Technical College Closed Monday Chattooga Co Health Department: Closed Mon LaFayette-Walker County... Read More.

Walker County Schools Closed Monday

Saturday, January 24

From Walker County Schools: "Based on current weather conditions and forecasts of additional precipitation and extreme cold, Walker County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. We will continue to monitor conditions and make additional decisions as quickly as possible. Thank you for... Read More.

Author: Chris Goforth

Qualifying Begins This Week for Georgia Senate District 53 Special Election

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/26/26

Ice Continues to Threaten Roadways as Georgia DOT Urges Motorists to Stay Off Roads

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Update: Power Outage in Walker County

Chattooga County Man Arrested on DUI Charges Following Serious Injury Crash; Records Show Multiple Prior DUI Arrests

Ringgold Mayor to Resign, Run for Georgia State House Seat Representing Catoosa County

Georgia DOT Crews Continue Treating Roads as Colder Temperatures Move In

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/25/26

GDOT Treats Thousands of Miles of Roads Ahead of Winter Weather

Church/School/Business Closings

Walker County Schools Closed Monday

Local/Regional News

Summerville and Ringgold Among Communities Receiving PFAS Grant Funding from GEFA

New Pickleball Courts Open at Walker Rocks

CommonSpirit, Cigna Reach Agreement Restoring In-Network Coverage for Patients

LaFayette High Senior Emily Maanum Named 2026 Georgia Scholar