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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.

City of LaFayette Shares Holiday Events

Wednesday, November 15

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Requesting Assistance Identifying Subjects

Wednesday, November 15

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 Planning Commission Shares Agenda for Upcoming Meeting

Wednesday, November 15

Walker County Fire Rescue Enhances Fleet with State-of-the-Art Fire Engines

Wednesday, November 15

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

Wednesday, November 15

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

Tuesday, November 14

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

Tuesday, November 14

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

Tuesday, November 14

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!

Monday, November 13

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

Monday, November 13

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.

Georgia Faces Escalating Drought Conditions, Burn Bans Urged

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

City of LaFayette Shares Holiday Events

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Requesting Assistance Identifying Subjects

Walker County Planning Commission Shares Agenda for Upcoming Meeting

Walker County Fire Rescue Enhances Fleet with State-of-the-Art Fire Engines

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-15-23

Georgia Sheriffs Arrest 44, Issue 234 Warrants in Statewide Sex Offender Crackdown

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-14-23

Lafayette Wrestling Team Triumphs at Calhoun Kick Off Duals

LaFayette Area Empty Stocking Fund Applications Due Monday, November 27th!

Walker County Detectives Looking For Missing 17 Year Old

Local/Regional News

Walker County Animal Shelter Kicks Off “Empty the Shelters” Event with Free Adoptions

Walker County Unemployment Holds at 3.5% as Georgia Sets Labor Force Records

Georgia’s Summer Burn Ban Takes Effect May 1 Across 54 Counties

LaFayette Head Football Coach Ethan Thompson Resigns, Accepts Job in Arizona