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Walker County's unemployment rate ticked up in May, rising to 3.2 percent, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. That’s up from 2.8 percent in April. Similar increases were seen across the region. Catoosa County reported a 2.9 percent jobless rate, while Dade County came... Read More.

Walker County Sees Slight Uptick in May Unemployment

Walker County’s unemployment rate rose slightly in May, reaching 3.2%, according to new data released by the Georgia Department of Labor. That’s up from 2.8% in April, marking a modest increase in the number of jobless residents. Neighboring counties also experienced similar trends. Catoosa County... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 6/26/25

DATE: 06-25-2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME   LAST                FIRST   MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES 0940 SEIBER TRAVIS MICHAEL W/M 46   HOLD FOR COURT 1208 EICH JACOB CHARLES W/M 32 MISD   AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FVA, CRIMINAL TRESPASS FVA, FTA (M) 1339 SHARP JEFFERY EDWIN W/M 32 MISD   BATTERY FVA 1515 THOMAS BLAKE JAYDEN W/M 19 FELONY   CID, THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY, FUGITIVE FROM TN 1530 WITT KIM LAMAR B/M 65 FELONY   POSS COCAINE, DRIVING ON SUSPENDED,... Read More.

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A Chickamauga man has been sentenced to life in prison for a deadly road rage shooting outside a Dollar General store.  Jeremy Dewayne McCrary, 44, will be eligible for parole after 35 years, plus he’ll serve an extra five for aggravated assault.  McCrary was... Read More.

Heat Advisory in Effect for Walker County Through Thursday Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Walker County, including the city of LaFayette, warning residents of dangerous heat and humidity through 8 p.m. Thursday. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 107 degrees, making outdoor activities potentially hazardous.... Read More.

Expect more delays if your driving to Chattanooga this weekend

For the second weekend in a row, if your driving into Chattanooga avoid a key stretch of Interstate 24, as roadwork will once again bring a full closure to the eastbound lanes near the Germantown exit. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced that... Read More.

Sentencing Set Today in Walker County Road Rage Murder Case

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for this afternoon in the murder case against Jeremy Dewayne McCrary, a Chickamauga man found guilty earlier this month in connection with a deadly road rage incident that unfolded last year outside a Dollar General store. McCrary, 44, was convicted... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 6/25/25

DATE: 6/24/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME   LAST                         FIRST           MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES 0747 MOEN JACOB REX W\M 18 FELONY   AGG. SODOMY (X2) , AGG. CHILD MOLESTATION 0816 PEPPERS CHRISTOPHER W/M 34 FELONY   PROBATION VIOLATION 0823 BAILEY F.H. STONEY W\M 62 MISD   URBAN CAMPING 0823 SWEET WILMER DOYLE W/M 50 MISD   URBAN CAMPING 0835 CLIFTON SANDRA DANIELLE W/F 38 MISD   URBAN CAMPING 1210 SMIJTH DEMETRIUS MONTRELL B\M 20 MISD   FAILURE TO APPEAR 1230 GENN TANZIZA MALAWIA B\M 29 FEL   RETURN FROM COURT 1323 CURTIS NICHOLAS ALLEN W\M 35 FEL   PAROLE... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

A dangerous heat wave continues today. The high will reach 97 degrees, with a heat index of 105, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activity.  Limit time outside during peak heat, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks.  Scattered afternoon and evening storms are possible, some... Read More.