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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-27-23

Monday, November 27

The Walker County Detention Center reported only one felony arrest on Saturday. 32-year-old Joseph Dennis Morgan was arrested and charged with possession of meth and drug related objects. The City of LaFayette will hold an update on the new branding plans for the city. The... Read More.

Finnish Journalist Surprises WQCH with Long-Distance Reception

Monday, November 27

Mika Makelainen, a 58-year-old foreign news journalist for the Finnish Broadcasting Company, recently surprised radio station WQCH in LaFayette, located 4,512 miles away in Finland. Makelainen, an avid DXer for the past 43 years, caught the station on November 25, 2023, at 4:50 p.m.... Read More.

Dougherty Gap Road Closed Due to Rock Slide

Friday, November 24

Walker County shared that Dougherty Gap road is currently closed from Mountain Cove Farms to the top of Lookout Mountain due to a rock slide. Please take alternate routes to get to your destination.

Walker County Hosting Winter Wonderland

Friday, November 24

34-Mile River to Clouds Route Opens; Connects Walker County to Cloudland Canyon State Park and Chattanooga

Wednesday, November 22

In a milestone achievement for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, the River to Clouds Route (RCR), a 34-mile multi-use trail system, has officially opened, linking Chattanooga to Walker County and Cloudland Canyon State Park. The journey begins at Cloudland Canyon State Park near Rising Fawn,... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-22-23

Wednesday, November 22

All LaFayette city offices will be closed tomorrow and Friday. City offices will be open on Monday. According to Triple-A, 55.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between now and Sunday. Today is expected to be one of the heaviest travel days. The... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-21-23

Tuesday, November 21

A Hamilton County man is facing charges after an affidavit says he raped a LaFayette minor after giving her marijuana and alcohol. The affidavit says Chattanooga Police responded to the Chattanoogan Hotel on September 19th in relation to a call about an alleged sexual... Read More.

Bank of LaFayette Conducting Food Drive

Monday, November 20

The Bank of LaFayette employees are conducting a food drive to benefit the Care Mission. There is a box set up in the Main Office lobby for non-perishable food items and cash. The Care Mission prefers cash but is happy to accept food items... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-20-23

Monday, November 20

The North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church voted Saturday to accept the decision of 261 congregations to leave the denomination over a divide on LGBTQ issues. As of early August 2023, over 6,000 congregations of just over 30,000 in the United States... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-17-23

Friday, November 17

The Walker County Community Emergency Response Team is looking for new volunteers. The team helps the community during the threat of severe weather. They will hold an informational meeting on Thursday November 30th. The meeting will start at 6:30 at the Armuchee Valley Community... Read More.

Georgia Faces Escalating Drought Conditions, Burn Bans Urged

Thursday, November 16

Recent data from the National Weather Service Atlanta indicates an expansion of D3 (Extreme Drought) to cover significant areas in north Georgia. The shift in drought classification emphasizes the need for increased caution and observance of burn bans in the affected regions. Northwest... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-16-23

Thursday, November 16

The Walker County Sheriffs Office is asking for your help. Authorities are searching for a man and woman who they say were involved in an incident at a local business. You can see the individuals at DiscoverWalker.com. Police say that just because they are... Read More.