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Walker County Sheriff’s Office Requesting Assistance Identifying Subjects
Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance identifying the two people shown in these photos as well as the owner of this vehicle. These individuals may have information regarding an incident that occurred at a local business in the Rossville area. If you have any... Read More.
Walker County Fire Rescue Enhances Fleet with State-of-the-Art Fire Engines
In a significant leap towards enhancing emergency response capabilities, Walker County Fire Rescue (WCFR) has recently introduced three new Class "A" pumpers into service. This addition to the fleet, funded through the 2020 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), marks a crucial step... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-15-23
I-59 south of Trenton in Dade County is back open after a wildfire shut it down Tuesday. Dade County EMA says both I-59 and McKaig Road have re-opened. They say to use caution when traveling the area due to low visibility and the presence... Read More.
Georgia Sheriffs Arrest 44, Issue 234 Warrants in Statewide Sex Offender Crackdown
Operation Watchful Eye VIII
Thanks to an initiative involving 73 Georgia Sheriffs, 44 sex offenders were arrested and 234 warrants were issued across the state from October 30 - November 6, 2023 for violations of state registration laws. In 2015, the first coordinated effort across... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-14-23
Walker County authorities are asking for your help in locating a missing teen. 17-year-old Stephanie Vanessa Catalan Hernandez was last seen Saturday morning at 8am. She left her Rossville home with an unknown person. Stephanie is 4-foot-6 and weighs 125 pounds. If you know... Read More.
Lafayette Wrestling Team Triumphs at Calhoun Kick Off Duals
Congrats to the LaFayette High School Wrestling team. They got their season underway at the Calhoun Kick Off Duals. LaFayette finished 1st and 4th.
The A team took a series of dominating wins:
Lafayette vs. Calhoun: The team secured a commanding victory, triumphing over their... Read More.
LaFayette Area Empty Stocking Fund Applications Due Monday, November 27th!
2023 marks the 49th year that the Empty Stocking Fund has distributed food to needy families in Walker County. Applications can be picked up at various locations in the county including the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in Rock Spring, the LaFayette... Read More.
Walker County Detectives Looking For Missing 17 Year Old
MISSING CHILD-----
On Saturday November 11,2023 at 8am 17 year old Stehanie Vanessa Catalan Hernandez left her home in Rossville GA with an unknown person. Stephanie is 4 foot 6 inches tall and weighs 125 lbs. If you know the whereabouts of Stehanie please call... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-13-23
An updated on the fires burning on Highway 157 on Lookout Mountain. According to Georgia Forestry yesterday, the fire is now 99% contained. 706 acres have been impacted by the blaze that has been ruled as arson. We'll keep you updated as more information... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-10-23
Unique Fabricating in LaFayette has shut down. The closing laid off approximately 175 employees without notice. The move happened around mid-day Wednesday. The Georgia Department of Labor says they were not given a heads up about the closure. The Georgia WARN Act requires plants... Read More.