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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 10-23-23

A wildfire continues to burn on Lookout Mountain.  The Georgia Forestry Commission says the blaze started Saturday.  The fire covers about 20-acres.  It's located off Highway 157 and Tower Road.  Authorities say the blaze does not pose a threat to homes or businesses.Walker County... Read More.

Lookout Mountain Wildfire Silences Two Local Broadcasters

A devastating forest fire on Lookout Mountain, which broke out on Saturday, has left a trail of destruction in its wake, affecting local communication infrastructure and prompting tower operators to assess the extent of the damage.101.3 FM KWN found itself in the line of... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 10-20-23

Rainfall in Walker County was 2.8 inches below normal.  2023 was the 7th driest September on record over the past 129 years.  Walker County is in a severe drought.  The drought is expected to continue through October.  With a drought comes brush fires.  None reported... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 10-19-23

A man robbed a gas station at gunpoint in Dade County on Sunday, and the sheriff’s office is asking for help finding him.  According to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, a man robbed the gas station on Deer Head Cove Road on October 15 at... Read More.

November 7th Early Elections Begin

Early voting for the November 7th municipal elections (Chickamauga & LaFayette) and countywide TSPLOST referendum begins today. Early voting will be available at the following locations:Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and on Saturday, October 21 and 28 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 10-18-23

An early morning accident Tuesday killed a Rossville man.  Just after 7am yesterday, a 2007 Toyota Corolla turned in front of a 2014 Lincoln MKS.  The accident happened at State Route 2 and Happy Valley Road at Ridgeland High School.  46-year-old Curtis Williams of... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 10-17-23

Georgia now has $10.7 billion in surplus cash that its leaders can spend however they want after the state ran a huge surplus for the third straight year.  The State Accounting Office, in a Monday report, said Georgia ran a $5.3 billion surplus in the... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 10-16-23

A sting operation netted four arrests in Chattooga County.  The Chattooga County Sheriff's Department along with several other local, state and federal agencies were involved in Operation Child-Proof.  The sting operation began on Wednesday of last week.  Four men aged 30 to 67 traveled... Read More.

Walker County Board of Commission Adjusts Meeting Dates

The Board voted to adjust the regular meeting calendar for the remainder of the year due to training and the Thanksgiving holiday. The Board will meet on the following dates:October 26 November 9 December 14 December 28All regular meetings take place at 7:00... Read More.