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Alcoholic Beverage Code, Animal Control and the Animal Shelter along with Zoning Topics at Walker Commission Meeting
The proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code for Waller County was approved by Walker County Commissioners during the December 28 commission meeting.
The final public hearing on the proposed amendment was held during the same meeting and no public comments... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 1-4-23
A 41-year-old man in Walker County faces charges after investigators say they found evidence of child sexual abuse material at his home. Agents arrested Sean Ferguson on Tuesday, according to a release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The investigation into Ferguson's online activity began after... Read More.
City of LaFayette Shares MLK Day Schedule
The City of LaFayette will be closed January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Monday's garbage will be picked up on Tuesday along with Tuesday's regular pickup.
Walker County Man Arrested in Child Sexual Exploitation Probe
In a recent development in Walker County, a local man, Sean Ferguson, has been apprehended and is now in custody as a result of a child sexual exploitation investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) took charge of the case, stating that Ferguson, 41,... Read More.
Elected City Council Members Sworn In
Newly elected and recently re-elected council members were sworn in today during the City of LaFayette organizational meeting.
Ward 3: Tim Rayburn
Ward 4: Chris Davis
At-Large: Wayne Swanson
The City of LaFayette encourages all residents to check in this month as we spend some time getting... Read More.
Walker County Development Authority Shares January 9th Agenda
AGENDA Regular Meeting
January 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Walker County Civic Center
Call to Order
Invocation
Set Agenda
Consideration of Minutes from December 12, 2023 Meeting
Financial Report
Executive Director Report
Presentations (if needed)
Executive Session (if needed)
Adjournment
Ringgold Native Killed in North Dakota: Homeland Security Officer Charged
On Christmas Eve, a fatal shooting occurred at a residence in Ringgold, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Master Sergeant Nicholas 'Nick' McLeod Van Pelt, a veteran and Ringgold High School graduate. Another woman present in the house sustained multiple gunshot wounds but survived... Read More.
Georgia 93.7 and WQCH Local News Headlines 1-3-24
The son of a former North Georgia Superior Court Judge has been killed in North Dakota. Nicholas Van Pelt was shot and killed in his apartment on Christmas Eve. Van Pelt was a member of the North Dakota Air National Guard. A Ringgold native,... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 1-2-24
If you're ready to be rid of those leaves in the yard, the City of LaFayette can help. The city has announced that the final round of leaf pick up will start next Monday in Ward 1. They will continue through the rest of... Read More.
Council member Meeks ends her 16 years on Lafayette city Council
As the year 2023 draws to a close, the City of LaFayette anticipates a dynamic year ahead. A notable transition awaits residents as they bid farewell and extend best wishes to Judy Meeks, a trailblazer as one of the first women to serve on... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 12-29-23
As we head into this New Year's weekend, please remember to be safe on the roadways and celebrate responsibly this New Year's Eve. All LaFayette City Offices will be closed on Monday, New Year's Day. Mondays trash route will run on Tuesday.
The Walker County... Read More.