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Blood Assurance’s Supply of O-positive Blood Critically Low

As of Thursday afternoon, September 21st, Blood Assurance had only 110 units, which is a half-day supply. That’s 600 units short of where they need to be.   O-positive is the most common blood type, accounting for nearly 40 % of the U.S. population, and is... Read More.

Georgia 93-7 & AM1590 Local News Update 9-21-23

Road paving continues in Walker County. Crews are currently resurfacing West Reed Road. Last week, they started on Straight Gut Road.  A culvert failure as created a dip on Glentana Street.  Crews have installed a steel plate.  It's a temporary fix to keep the... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 9-20-23

A Walker County man convicted of child molestation with the help of testimony of two of his victims is headed to prison for several years.  A jury convicted Stewart Arra Kelley of 4 counts of child molestation and 3 counts of sexual battery against a... Read More.

Gateway at Rossville Celebrates Grand Opening

Gateway at Rossville marked a significant milestone today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open its doors to the community. This $35 million development, situated near Ridgeland High School, boasts 156 modern apartment units and is currently enjoying an impressive 89% occupancy rate.This new... Read More.

Walker County Man Convicted of Child Molestation

Walker County Man Convicted of Child MolestationMay 24, 2023 – Lafayette, GA – On May 24, 2023, Stewart Arra Kelley was convicted of four counts of Child Molestation and three counts of Sexual Battery Against a Child Under the age of 16 by a Walker... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 9-19-23

A public hearing is set for Thursday on the proposed new fiscal year budget for Walker County.  The hearing will take place at 7pm Thursday at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III at 201 South Main Street in LaFayette.  A second meeting is set... Read More.

Walker County Residents Invited to Weigh In on FY2024 Budget

The future of Walker County's finances is up for discussion as the Governing Authority recently unveiled its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024. The budget, which outlines the county's financial priorities, was officially presented on September 14, 2023, during the Board of Commissioners'... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 9-18-23

The Walker County School Board will meet tonight at 6pm.  The meeting will be held at the Central Office at 201 South Duke Street in LaFayette.    Yesterday just after 3 p.m., officers with the Cartersville Police Department responded to the area of Highway 41 South... Read More.

The American’s Creed to premiere in Ringgold

In his latest film and documentary, actor Randall Franks, of Ringgold, focuses his directorial lense on the American Revolution.“Our forefathers gave us an amazing republic through the sacrifices they made during the Revolutionary War, and the visions of the founders who crafted our founding documents,”... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 9-15-23

An update on a story from yesterday.  Walker County Authorities arrested 57-year-old Patricia Bryant and her 72-year-old husband Jerry on Wednesday.  The couple has been charged with 2 county of misdemeanor animal cruelty along with misdemeanor obstruction of law enforcement charges.  All of the... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 9-14-23

Another Walker County couple faces animal cruelty charges.  Authorities discovered nearly 100 dogs, pigs, rabbits and chickens on the property.  57-year old Patricia Bryant and her husband, 72-year old Jerry Bryant, face two counts of aggravated animal cruelty, several counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty and... Read More.