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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-20-23

Monday, November 20

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

Friday, November 17

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

Thursday, November 16

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

Thursday, November 16

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.

City of LaFayette Shares Holiday Events

Wednesday, November 15

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Requesting Assistance Identifying Subjects

Wednesday, November 15

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.

Walker County Planning Commission Shares Agenda for Upcoming Meeting

Wednesday, November 15

Walker County Fire Rescue Enhances Fleet with State-of-the-Art Fire Engines

Wednesday, November 15

In a significant leap towards enhancing emergency response capabilities, Walker County Fire Rescue (WCFR) has recently introduced three new Class "A" pumpers into service. This addition to the fleet, funded through the 2020 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), marks a crucial step... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-15-23

Wednesday, November 15

I-59 south of Trenton in Dade County is back open after a wildfire shut it down Tuesday. Dade County EMA says both I-59 and McKaig Road have re-opened. They say to use caution when traveling the area due to low visibility and the presence... Read More.

Georgia Sheriffs Arrest 44, Issue 234 Warrants in Statewide Sex Offender Crackdown

Tuesday, November 14

Operation Watchful Eye VIII Thanks to an initiative involving 73 Georgia Sheriffs, 44 sex offenders were arrested and 234 warrants were issued across the state from October 30 - November 6, 2023 for violations of state registration laws. In 2015, the first coordinated effort across... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-14-23

Tuesday, November 14

Walker County authorities are asking for your help in locating a missing teen. 17-year-old Stephanie Vanessa Catalan Hernandez was last seen Saturday morning at 8am. She left her Rossville home with an unknown person. Stephanie is 4-foot-6 and weighs 125 pounds. If you know... Read More.

Lafayette Wrestling Team Triumphs at Calhoun Kick Off Duals

Tuesday, November 14

Congrats to the LaFayette High School Wrestling team. They got their season underway at the Calhoun Kick Off Duals. LaFayette finished 1st and 4th. The A team took a series of dominating wins: Lafayette vs. Calhoun: The team secured a commanding victory, triumphing over their... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-20-23

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-17-23

Georgia Faces Escalating Drought Conditions, Burn Bans Urged

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-16-23

City of LaFayette Shares Holiday Events

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Requesting Assistance Identifying Subjects

Walker County Planning Commission Shares Agenda for Upcoming Meeting

Walker County Fire Rescue Enhances Fleet with State-of-the-Art Fire Engines

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-15-23

Georgia Sheriffs Arrest 44, Issue 234 Warrants in Statewide Sex Offender Crackdown

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-14-23

Lafayette Wrestling Team Triumphs at Calhoun Kick Off Duals

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