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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.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-9-23

Four counties including Walker have been designated as a natural disaster area due to drought conditions.  State Representative Mike Cameron made the announcement yesterday.  Those who have been impacted by the drought can apply for USDA FSA loans.  Farmers in Walker County have until... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-8-23

Election results from yesterday.  The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax on the ballot in Walker County passed with 67% of the vote.  The 1% tax will be used to fund road paving across the county.  The LaFayette Council Member at Large winner... Read More.

TSPLOST Referendum Passes By Almost 70% in Walker

The final numbers for the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) referendum have been reported. The results showcase the county's stance on this significant matter. The TSPLOST referendum aimed at securing funding for various transportation projects in the county has elicited considerable public... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-7-23

Today is election day in Walker County.  There are municipal races on the ballot today as well as the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax referendum.  The polling locations are open until 7pm this evening. The fire on Highway 157 on Lookout Mountain has... Read More.

Walker Sheriff’s Office Request Help Finding Kidnapped Child

NON CUSTODIAL KIDNAPPING ---------- Pedro Diego, 5 yoa male child was taken by a non custodial grandparent. He has brown hair, black eyes, approximately 3 ft tall, weighs 45 lbs. Last seen wearing dark yellow sweat pants, a black Air Jordan t-shirt and a camouflage... Read More.

Walker County Provides Wildfire Update from Georgia Forestry Commission

Update from Georgia Forestry concerning the fire on Lookout Mountain: WALKER COUNTY • Highway 157 Fire o Started 10/21/2023 and determined to be arson. o On 11/2/2023, fire escaped original containment lines and was active through 11/3 burning an estimated additional 900 acres. Fire Breaks were established around... Read More.

Lookout Mountain Fire Linked To Arson

NORTH GEORGIA FIRE LINKED TO ARSON A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist in northwest Georgia, where wildfires have been on the increase in recent days. Georgia Forestry Commission investigators determined one fire in Walker County was deliberately... Read More.