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Georgia’s Gas Tax Suspension Set to End on November 29th

Georgians have relished months of relief at the gas pump due to Governor Brian Kemp's suspension of the gas tax, but a shift is imminent. The initial suspension, declared by Kemp in September, cited soaring prices and economic uncertainty as reasons for a state of... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-28-23

The City of LaFayette is holding discussions tonight on the city's branding plans.  There is no agenda for the meeting and nothing will be voted on.  The public is invited to attend.  The meeting is at 6pm at the LaFayette Library. Gas prices in the... Read More.

Early Voting Begins

Early voting begins today. All city residents are eligible to vote in this runoff election for Ward 4 between Chriss Davis and Tommy McGaha. Early Voting: November 27th - December 1st from 9am to 5pm Walker County Courthouse 103 S Duke Street, LaFayette Election Day: Tuesday, December 5th from 7am... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-27-23

The Walker County Detention Center reported only one felony arrest on Saturday.  32-year-old Joseph Dennis Morgan was arrested and charged with possession of meth and drug related objects. The City of LaFayette will hold an update on the new branding plans for the city.  The... Read More.

Finnish Journalist Surprises WQCH with Long-Distance Reception

Mika Makelainen, a 58-year-old foreign news journalist for the Finnish Broadcasting Company, recently surprised radio station WQCH in LaFayette, located 4,512 miles away in Finland. Makelainen, an avid DXer for the past 43 years, caught the station on November 25, 2023, at 4:50 p.m.... Read More.

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.

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.