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LaFayette’s Downtown Development Authority to Offer Businesses Facade Grants

Wednesday, April 5

The city of LaFayette and the DDA has announced that the Downtown Development Authority through the Renaissance Strategic Vision and Plan has launched a Facade Grant Program to benefit residents and businesses of the downtown area. Business within the downtown area are being offered... Read More.

Georgia will soon resume checking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility

Tuesday, April 4

Georgia DHS and DCH Urge 2.7 Million Medicaid Members to Keep Contact Information Updated as Redetermination Begins Georgia will soon resume checking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia will begin checking eligibility for all Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids®... Read More.

Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Investigators are requesting assistance identifying the subject shown

Tuesday, April 4

INFORMATION NEEDED: Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Investigators are requesting assistance identifying the subject shown in reference to an incident that occurred at a local business. If you have any information regarding his identity, please contact Detective Gebelein at (706) 866-2512 in reference to case number... Read More.

Walker Launch College and Career Academy Economic Needs Assessment

Tuesday, April 4

Calling all local business owners! Walker County Schools needs your assistance. As part of the College and Career Academy grant process, they need businesses to complete an economic needs assessment and submit a letter of support for their workforce development... Read More.

Road Closed Due to Bridge Damage

Monday, April 3

A portion of Villanow Mill Creek Road has been closed due to bridge damage. The bridge is located after the turnoff to Bill Scott Road. Motorists should take Bill Scott Road to Highway 136 to avoid this area until repairs can be made.

Walker County Growing with The Number of Farms. Now in the Top 10 at Seventh in the State

Monday, April 3

Number of Farms Growing in Walker County The number of farms in Walker County has grown from 528 in 2018 to 624 last year, placing the county seventh in the state of Georgia. There are 90,761 acres of farmland in our community... Read More.

Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Returns in April

Monday, April 3

Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Returns April 22! Walker County residents will have a chance to participate in a community clean-up effort this month, as the county’s popular Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day returns after a multi-year hiatus.... Read More.

Walker County Civic Center to Host Seized Vehicle Auction

Monday, April 3

For those looking to purchase a used vehicle, the Walker County Civic Center will be hosting the perfect opportunity to find one. Coming up on April 4th at 6:00 p.m., the Walker County Civic Center will host the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit's Drug Task Force... Read More.

Walker County Sees a Drop in Unemployment

Monday, April 3

Georgia Labor Commissioner reported last week that non-farm employment increased 0.1 percent, in February 2023. Employment expanded in transportation, and utilities, government, and construction. However, the professional and business services, information, and manufacturing sectors lost jobs over the month. Over the year, employment in... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 4-3-23

Monday, April 3

Georgia Labor Commissioner reported last week that nonfarm employment increased 0.1 percent, in February 2023. Employment expanded in transportation, and utilities, government, and construction. However, the professional and business services, information, and manufacturing sectors lost jobs over the month. Over the year, employment in... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 3-31-23

Friday, March 31

The Georgia State Legislature has wrapped up their session. We'll have a break down during the noon hour on WQCH as we visit with State Representative Mike Cameron. Make plans to join us today following our noon news on WQCH. Wednesday nights fire at the... Read More.

Chickamauga Utilities online payment portal will be down Friday, March 31 thru Monday, April 3 for maintenance

Thursday, March 30

ATTENTION CHICKAMAUGA UTILITIES CUSTOMERS: Chickamauga Utilities online payment portal will be down Friday, March 31 thru Monday, April 3 for maintenance. All payments made during that time will have to be by US mail or at the city hall between 8:30am and 4:30pm. If making... Read More.

LaFayette’s Downtown Development Authority to Offer Businesses Facade Grants

Georgia will soon resume checking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility

Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Investigators are requesting assistance identifying the subject shown

Walker Launch College and Career Academy Economic Needs Assessment

Road Closed Due to Bridge Damage

Walker County Growing with The Number of Farms. Now in the Top 10 at Seventh in the State

Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Returns in April

Walker County Civic Center to Host Seized Vehicle Auction

Walker County Sees a Drop in Unemployment

WQCH & Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 4-3-23

WQCH & Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 3-31-23

Chickamauga Utilities online payment portal will be down Friday, March 31 thru Monday, April 3 for maintenance

Local/Regional News

Walker County Extension to Host Webinar on Poultry Biosecurity Amid Avian Flu Concerns

Senate Bill 148 Aims to Expand Outdoor Learning and Hunter Education in Georgia Schools

Walker County Unemployment Falls to 3.1% in December

Patrick Core: Light Accumulating Snow Possible; Bitter Cold Expected This Weekend