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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Thursday, July 31

As students across Georgia prepare to head back to class, some families will have a little more flexibility this year—thanks to the state’s new Georgia Promise Scholarship program. In Northwest Georgia, 120 students have been approved for the scholarship, including 4 in Walker County. The program... Read More.

Four Walker County Students Among Those Approved for Georgia Promise Scholarship

Wednesday, July 30

As Georgia students gear up for a new school year, four students from Walker County have been approved for the state’s new Georgia Promise Scholarship program. The initiative, aimed at expanding education options, provides eligible families with vouchers worth more than $6,000, distributed in four... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/30/25

Wednesday, July 30

DATE: 7-29-2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0459 WAINWRIGHT CHASSITY NICOLE W/F 40 MISD GIVING FALSE NAME TO LEO 0941 MOORE RICHARD JAMES-PERRY W/M 39 MISD FTA 0955 MCATEE ALEX WAYNE W/M 29 FELONY HOLD FOR COURT 1155 SANDERS DAYLEN RAY W/M 24 FELONY FTA 1347 JUV JUV JUV W/M 14 MISD CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1350 STEPHENS LYNN LAVONNE W/M 53 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION 1407 BLEVIN COREY SYLAN W/M 32 MISD TPO VIOLATION 2134 HOOVER ROCKY LEE W/M 48 MISD CRIMINAL TRESPASS

Rambler Football Returns to WQCH August 15th

Wednesday, July 30

The High School Football season is just around the corner. This season you can hear all the action of LaFayette Rambler football on Georgia 93-7 and streaming online at DiscoverWalker.com. You can hear our pre-season interview with head coach Ethan Thompson on Friday following... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Wednesday, July 30

If you're looking for fresh, local produce head over to the 27 Farmer’s Market at the Walker County Civic Center today. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering everything from okra and potatoes to beans, corn, tomatoes, honey, and... Read More.

AAA Launches Statewide “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” Campaign to Promote Back-to-School Safety

Tuesday, July 29

As Georgia students head back to class, AAA is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert near schools and bus stops as part of its annual “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” campaign. The initiative, launched nationally in 1946, aims to reduce dangerous driving... Read More.

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Begins August 5 in Chattanooga and 423 Area

Tuesday, July 29

Starting August 5, residents in Chattanooga and across the 423 area code will be required to use 10-digit dialing for all local calls—even when calling within the same area code. The change is part of a statewide plan to introduce a new area code,... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/29/25

Tuesday, July 29

DATE: 07-29-2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0309 GUILLORY PAUL LEE B/M 34 MISD TERRORISTIC THREATS, SIMPLE ASSAULT FVA 1116 HENTON DYLAN HAMILTON W/M 17 MISD DISORDERLY CONDUCT 1246 FRAZIER BRANDON MICHAEL W/M 24 RETURN FROM DR 1307 JONES MICHAEL LEBRON B/M 59 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION 1323 STEWART DERRICK LEBRONE B/M 37 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION 1331 CAREATHERS DONTAE DEMITRIUS B/M 43 FELONY PROBATION... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Tuesday, July 29

The Walker County Board of Education has announced a series of upcoming meetings. A called session for annual planning is set for Tuesday, July 29th at 6 p.m. That meeting will take place at the Advancing Education Center on Osburn Road in Chickamauga. Another planning session will... Read More.

LaFayette Softball Begins Season Today with Black and Orange Scrimmage

Tuesday, July 29

LaFayette softball gets back in action today. The Lady Ramblers host their annual Black and Orange Scrimmage. The pre-season continues at home on Thursday when they face North Murray at 5:30pm. The regular season begins Friday when LFO visits. First pitch is at 5:30pm.

AGENDA: WALKER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 7/29

Monday, July 28

Called Session-Personnel 07/29/2025 - 06:00 PM Walker County Department of Education Building 925 Osburn Road Chickamauga, GA 30707 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL PLANNING IV. ADJOURNMENT

Walker County School Board Announces Upcoming Meetings

Monday, July 28

The Walker County Board of Education has announced a series of upcoming meetings focused on planning and regular business. The board will hold a called session for annual planning on Tuesday, July 29, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Advancing Education... Read More.

Author: Chris Goforth

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Four Walker County Students Among Those Approved for Georgia Promise Scholarship

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/30/25

Rambler Football Returns to WQCH August 15th

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

AAA Launches Statewide “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” Campaign to Promote Back-to-School Safety

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Begins August 5 in Chattanooga and 423 Area

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/29/25

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

LaFayette Softball Begins Season Today with Black and Orange Scrimmage

AGENDA: WALKER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 7/29

Walker County School Board Announces Upcoming Meetings

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