2024-2028 Regional Priorities Survey Available Until January 12
The Walker County government encourages residents to share their input in the 2024-2028 Regional Priorities Survey being conducted by the Read More.
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Dougherty Gap Road Closed Beginning January 8th
Reminder: Dougherty Gap Road will be closed for several weeks starting at 9:00 a.m. on January 8, 2024 for rockfall mitigation repair.
Local Police Officers, Firefighters Honored with Award
In a heartwarming recognition ceremony, Corporal Cook and Patrolman Shipman, alongside LaFayette firefighters Lt Sipsy and FAO Johnson, have been congratulated for their outstanding efforts in receiving a lifesaving award. The commendation comes as a result of their swift thinking and actions, which played... Read More.
LaFayette Spring Rec Sports Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for Spring Sports. This includes softball ages 5-12 cost $65; Baseball ages 5-12 cost $65; T-ball ages 3-4 cost $25; Co-ed Soccer ages 6U-12U cost $40; Soccer ages 4U cost $25; Girls Volleyball ages 10U-14U cost is $40. Participants are... Read More.
2024 Honeybee Festival Announced
Mark your calendars for June 1, 2024 and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Annual Honeybee Festival in downtown LaFayette. As always, participants can expect to enjoy live music, delicious food, and unique vendors. Vendor applications will be available later this month,... Read More.
Culvert Installation on Glentana Rd, Villanow Mill Creek Completed
Work to replace failing culverts along Glentana Road and Villanow Mill Creek Road was recently completed. A contractor installed new box culverts on both roads. The county invested $482,000 to make these infrastructure improvements.
Georgia 93.7 and WQCH Local News Headlines 1-5-24
Walker County has finished work on failing culverts. The work has been completed along Glentana Road and Villanow Mill Creek Road. A contractor installed new box culverts on both roads. The project costs Walker County $480,000.
The Walker County Detention Center reported 6 felony bookings... Read More.
Temporary Protective Order Filed against former Rossville Mayor.
Court documents were filed on December 29 for a Temporary Protective Order against former Rossville Mayor Teddy Harris.
The petition with the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is for a Stalking Temporary Protective Order and was filed by a city of Rossville employee, Mandy Holder, who... Read More.
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.