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Friday, July 25

Walker County is set to become a major player in Georgia’s food manufacturing industry. Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s largest food companies, is investing $400 million to build a new prepared foods facility in LaFayette. The multi-phase plant will be located at the Walker County Business... Read More.

LaFayette High Cross Country Team Releases 2025 Season Schedule

Friday, July 25

The LaFayette High School Cross Country team is gearing up for a competitive 2025 season, with a full schedule now officially released. The Runnin’ Ramblers will kick off their season on August 23, competing at Heritage High School in their first meet of the year. One... Read More.

Walker County Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in June, Remains Lower Than Last Year

Thursday, July 24

Walker County’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly in June, rising to 3.4%, according to newly released data. That’s a modest increase from 3.2% in May, but still slightly lower than the 3.5% rate recorded in June of last year. The local increase reflects a broader... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/24/25

Thursday, July 24

DATE:07-23-2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 1130 RODRIGUEZ VICTOR H/M RETURN FROM MAGISTRATE 1130 CIFUNETES-TELLO FRILYN ANTULIO H/M RETURN FROM MAGISTRATE 1227 LANHAM CAROLYN JILL W/F 50 MISD BATTERY 1345 SJOBLOM AMANDA KAY W/F 37 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION 1425 CHAFFIN STEPHANIE LYNN W/F 55 MISD DRIVING ON SUSPENDED 1434 FULTON RONALD W/, 47 RETURN FROM DR 1620 PETET DUSTIN DAVID W/M 28 FELONY FTA 1651 YORK DONNA RENEE W/F 59 FELONY POSS FENT W/ INTENT,... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Thursday, July 24

Walker County Commission Chair Angie Teems is continuing her Town Hall meetings across the county. Teems will be at the Mount Pleasant Community Center today in Rising Fawn. The Town Hall starts at 6pm. The meetings offer residents another opportunity to engage directly with... Read More.

First Day of School in Walker County is August 7th

Wednesday, July 23

The first day of school is getting closer. Real close in fact for some in the area. Walker County heads back to the classroom on August 7th. In Chattooga County, they go back to school this week. Friday is the first day of school... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/23/25

Wednesday, July 23

DATE: 7/22/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 1025 VENABLE JAMES SPENCER W\M 53 ---------- RETURN FROM DR. 1221 LETSON EMORY LESLIE W\M 37 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION 1339 GRUBB CHRISTIE NICOLE W\F 42 FELONY TERRORISTIC THREATS 1437 RODRIGUEZ VICTOR MANUEL W/M 33 FEL AGG ASSAULT FVA, TERRORISTIC ACTS, BATTERY FVA 1556 SMITH PATRICK RYAN W/M 35 MISD PROBATION VIOLATION 1719 RICHARDSON CHARLES ALAN W/M 30 -------- RETURN FROM DR APT. 1832 OYER JONATHAN PAUL W/M 63 MISD FTA 1921 ELLIS ERICA NICOLE W/F 31 MISD ABANDONMENT... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Wednesday, July 23

A man wanted on felony charges in Walker County, Georgia is dead after a police shooting in Chattanooga. Authorities say 38-year-old Erick Charles Roberson was shot Monday night after ramming a deputy's patrol car in a McDonald’s drive-thru on Highway 58. The Hamilton County... Read More.

AGENDA: Walker County Development Authority Called Meeting 7/24

Tuesday, July 22

Agenda below for a called meeting of the Walker County Development Authority on Thursday, July 24th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Walker County Civic Center. AGENDA Called Meeting July 24, 2025 · 11:30 a.m. Walker County Civic Center 10052 N Hwy 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739 I. Call... Read More.

Coca-Cola Confirms Cane Sugar Version of Classic Cola Coming to U.S. This Fall

Tuesday, July 22

Coca-Cola announced Tuesday it will introduce a cane sugar version of its classic cola to the U.S. market this fall, following a recent statement from President Donald Trump. Trump revealed on social media last week that Coca-Cola had agreed to begin using real cane sugar... Read More.

Walker County Fugitive Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting at Chattanooga McDonald’s

Tuesday, July 22

A man wanted on felony charges in Walker County, was shot and killed by law enforcement Monday night after ramming a patrol car in a Chattanooga McDonald’s drive-thru, according to authorities. The suspect, 38-year-old Erick Charles Roberson, was also wanted in Hamilton and Bradley counties,... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/22/25

Tuesday, July 22

DATE: 07-21-2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0002 MILLER ANNE MARIA W\F 50 FELONY FALSE STATEMENTS 0044 SMITH CAMRON LAMAR B\M 18 FELONY AGG. ASSAULT, HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY 0845 CIFUENTES-TELLO FRILYN ANTULIO W\M 45 MISD NO LICENSE, TAIL LIGHT 0956 DIXON WANDA KAY W\F 63 MISD DUI DRUGS 1249 LAW DESMOND LORENZO W\M 34 MISD FAILURE TO APPEAR 1332 WALLIN DONALD EUGENE W\M 78 MISD HOMICIDE BY VEHICLE... Read More.

Author: Chris Goforth

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

LaFayette High Cross Country Team Releases 2025 Season Schedule

Walker County Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in June, Remains Lower Than Last Year

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/24/25

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

First Day of School in Walker County is August 7th

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/23/25

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

AGENDA: Walker County Development Authority Called Meeting 7/24

Coca-Cola Confirms Cane Sugar Version of Classic Cola Coming to U.S. This Fall

Walker County Fugitive Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting at Chattanooga McDonald’s

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/22/25

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