Walker County Moving To Become A Broadband Ready Community.
Creating a road map to digitally connect all of Walker County. On this episode of Walker This Week, we look at efforts to make Walker County a Broadband Ready Community, on Walker this Week
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Walker County Board of Commissioners meeting Set For June 27
The agenda for the Walker County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 27, 2024. The meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Courthouse Annex III at 201 S Main Street in LaFayette and will be streamed live on the county's Facebook page.
The complete agenda... Read More.
Ridgeland High School Will Host the 21st Edition of The Stump Martin Memorial Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Baseball Classic
Jay Smith Field at Ridgeland High School will host the 21st edition of the Stump Martin Memorial Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Baseball Classic this Tuesday night (June 25).
Some of the top recent graduates from Southeast Tennessee will take on their counterparts from Northwest Georgia in a... Read More.
Georgia 93.7 and WQCH Local News Headlines
An update on a story that we first told you about last week. Justice Simone of Walker County faces four counts of cruelty to animals and four counts of abandonment of domesticated animals. Law enforcement officials say that Simone is not currently in Walker... Read More.
Walker County is looking to Become a Broadband Ready Community and Need Your Input
Digital Connectivity
The purpose of Walker County’s Connectivity Plan is to identify and address the gaps locally in what it means to be digitally connected as well as the barriers to being digitally connected. Being connected “online” impacts an individual’s opportunities for participating in the... Read More.
Georgia 93.7 and WQCH Local News Headlines
Four Walker County dogs are being taken care of now after being stuck in a car for about a week. The dogs are underweight. The four are now available for adoption through the Walker County Animal Shelter. Warrants have been issued charging Justice Simone... Read More.
Georgia 93.7 and WQCH Local News Headlines
The Walker Rocks playground at the Civic Center is nearing completion. County officials say the goal is to have the playground open near the end of the month. Sod was laid around the playground last week. The next phase of construction will include some... Read More.
Georgia 93.7 and WQCH Local News Headlines
Yesterday was the day for the runoff elections in North Georgia. Shawn Harris won the Democratic nod for US House District 14. Harris won over Clarence Balock with 58% of the vote. Harris will now face incumbent Republican Majorie Taylor Greene in the November... Read More.
Ft Oglethorpe Police Investigators are requesting assistance identifying the person/vehicle shown in this photo
Fort Oglethorpe Police Investigators are requesting assistance identifying the person/vehicle shown in this photo in reference to a theft case that occurred at a local grocery store. If you have any information regarding their identity, please contact Detective Tucker at (706) 866-2512 in reference... Read More.
Georgia 93.7 and WQCH Local News Headlines
Today is the runoff elections for the local and state primaries in Georgia. There is a Democratic runoff for the 14th Congressional District. Shawn Harris and Clarence Blalock square off for the right to face Majorie Taylor Greene in November. The polls are open today... Read More.
2024 Senior Expo for north Georgia residents on Tuesday, June 18th 10:00am – 3:00pm at the Catoosa County Colonnade.
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Day, the LMJC Elder Abuse Task Force will host the 2024 Senior Expo for north Georgia residents on Tuesday, June 18th 10:00am - 3:00pm at the Catoosa County Colonnade.
This FREE community event is sponsored by Georgia Legal Services... Read More.
Walker County to Save Taxpayers Over $1.2 Million by Settling Series 2019 Bonds Nearly 10 Years Early
The Walker County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to settle the largest single debt still on the county’s books. The Board authorized using up to $10,755,000 from the general fund – unassigned fund balance to settle the Series 2019 bonds.
“I’d like to... Read More.