Dougherty Gap Road Closed Due to Rock Slide
Walker County shared that Dougherty Gap road is currently closed from Mountain Cove Farms to the top of Lookout Mountain due to a rock slide. Please take alternate routes to get to your destination.
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34-Mile River to Clouds Route Opens; Connects Walker County to Cloudland Canyon State Park and Chattanooga
In a milestone achievement for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, the River to Clouds Route (RCR), a 34-mile multi-use trail system, has officially opened, linking Chattanooga to Walker County and Cloudland Canyon State Park.
The journey begins at Cloudland Canyon State Park near Rising Fawn,... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-22-23
All LaFayette city offices will be closed tomorrow and Friday. City offices will be open on Monday.
According to Triple-A, 55.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between now and Sunday. Today is expected to be one of the heaviest travel days. The... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-21-23
A Hamilton County man is facing charges after an affidavit says he raped a LaFayette minor after giving her marijuana and alcohol. The affidavit says Chattanooga Police responded to the Chattanoogan Hotel on September 19th in relation to a call about an alleged sexual... Read More.
Bank of LaFayette Conducting Food Drive
The Bank of LaFayette employees are conducting a food drive to benefit the Care Mission. There is a box set up in the Main Office lobby for non-perishable food items and cash. The Care Mission prefers cash but is happy to accept food items... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-20-23
The North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church voted Saturday to accept the decision of 261 congregations to leave the denomination over a divide on LGBTQ issues. As of early August 2023, over 6,000 congregations of just over 30,000 in the United States... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-17-23
The Walker County Community Emergency Response Team is looking for new volunteers. The team helps the community during the threat of severe weather. They will hold an informational meeting on Thursday November 30th. The meeting will start at 6:30 at the Armuchee Valley Community... Read More.
Georgia Faces Escalating Drought Conditions, Burn Bans Urged
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
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.
Walker County Sheriff’s Office Requesting Assistance Identifying Subjects
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.