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Sanitary Sewer Spill Reported in Walker County

Thursday, January 15

McLemore Sewer, Inc. reported a sanitary sewer spill that occurred between January 14 and January 15, 2026, in Walker County. According to company officials, the spill resulted in a discharge into a downstream pond and an adjacent stream. The receiving waterway is an unnamed tributary... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/15/26

Thursday, January 15

DATE: 01/14/2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0744 ANTHONY ANGELA MARIE W/F 45 ------------ HOLD FOR CATOOSA COUNTY 1123 AINSWORTH CODY DWIGHT W/M 33 MISD FTA 1145 MILLICAN DAKOTA SCOTT W/M 26 ------------ HOLD FOR CATOOSA COUNTY 1148 CROCKETT CHRISTIAN CEDREON B/M 23 ------------ HOLD FOR HENRY COUNTY 1250 HILLBURN JAMIE ELAINE W/F 44 MISD DISORDERLY CONDUCT 1320 CORBETT LEVI GARBETT W/F 31 MISD DUI, FTML, TOO... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Thursday, January 15

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at a commercial poultry operation in Walker County. State officials say the producer reported increased flock deaths Sunday, with testing confirming H-P-A-I by Monday night.... Read More.

Special Election Looms for Georgia Senate District 53 Following Colton Moore’s Congressional Bid

Wednesday, January 14

Voters in Georgia’s 53rd State Senate District will soon decide who will fill the seat vacated by Senator Colton Moore, who is seeking higher office following the departure of former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The 53rd District includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, and northern Floyd... Read More.

Cold Nights Ahead: Walker County Residents Urged to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

Wednesday, January 14

Walker County residents are urged to prepare for a stretch of cold weather expected this week, as overnight temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing across the area. The colder conditions could create challenges for homes, pets, and outdoor plants if precautions are not taken.... Read More.

AGENDA: Walker County Development Authority 1/20/26

Wednesday, January 14

The regular meeting of the Walker County Development Authority for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. in the Walker County Civic Center located at 10052 N. Hwy 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739. AGENDA Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 · 11:15... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/14/26

Wednesday, January 14

DATE: 1-13-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0440 TINSLEY GAVIN TANNER W/M 35 MISD. DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUS., FTA 1058 DIXON KENNETH ALAN B/M 64 FEL. PROBATION VIOLATION 1134 VENABLE JAMES SPENCER W/M 53 FEL. PROBATION VIOLATION 1627 CORDLE EDWARD SCOTT W/M 47 FEL. POSS. OF METH 1627 ELLIS ERICA NICHOLE W/F 32 FEL. POSS. OF METH 1843 JACKSON CHRISTOPHER GAGE W/M 19 FEL. AGGRAVATED CHILD MOLESTASION, STATURTORY RAPE 2025 CRANFIELD MICHAEL CHANCE W/M 25 MISD. DUI

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Wednesday, January 14

The race is on to replace Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. So far, 19 candidates have qualified for the March 10 special election, including 16 Republicans, two Democrats, and one independent. The qualifying deadline is... Read More.

Crowded Field Emerges in Race to Replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Tuesday, January 13

The race to replace U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is rapidly taking shape, with a large and diverse field of candidates already qualified or in the process of qualifying. WQCH has learned that 19 candidates have qualified so far for... Read More.

Chickamauga City Council Moves Forward With Possible Removal of Mayor

Tuesday, January 13

Chickamauga Mayor James C. Deck III could face removal from office following a brief and unanimous action by the City Council Tuesday evening. In a meeting lasting less than three minutes at the Chickamauga Civic Center, Mayor Pro Tem Evitte Parrish and the City Council... Read More.

Rock City Rezoning Request Draws Concern From Walker County Residents

Tuesday, January 13

Rock City is facing opposition from some Walker County residents as the attraction seeks approval to rezone property it already owns as part of a long-term expansion plan. According to zoning documents from the Walker County Planning Commission, a proposed Rock City expansion is described... Read More.

Chickamauga Man Arrested After Pursuit, Crash Injures Several on Battlefield Parkway

Tuesday, January 13

A Chickamauga man was taken into custody Friday night, January 9, after a police pursuit ended in a serious crash on Battlefield Parkway, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The pursuit began when deputies with the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a Chevrolet... Read More.

Author: Chris Goforth

Sanitary Sewer Spill Reported in Walker County

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/15/26

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Special Election Looms for Georgia Senate District 53 Following Colton Moore’s Congressional Bid

Cold Nights Ahead: Walker County Residents Urged to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

AGENDA: Walker County Development Authority 1/20/26

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/14/26

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Crowded Field Emerges in Race to Replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Chickamauga City Council Moves Forward With Possible Removal of Mayor

Rock City Rezoning Request Draws Concern From Walker County Residents

Chickamauga Man Arrested After Pursuit, Crash Injures Several on Battlefield Parkway

Local/Regional News

Summerville and Ringgold Among Communities Receiving PFAS Grant Funding from GEFA

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LaFayette High Senior Emily Maanum Named 2026 Georgia Scholar