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Summerville Man Arrested on Lewd Acts, Stalking Charges in Dalton

Monday, April 13

A Summerville man is in custody following an investigation into multiple reports of inappropriate behavior involving a driver targeting women in the Dalton area. Dalton police say the case began after a woman reported a disturbing encounter while jogging on April 7 along Walnut Avenue.... Read More.

LaFayette Advances Water System Upgrades, Prepares for Future PFAS Standards

Sunday, April 12

LaFayette officials say major investments made in 2025 are helping position the city’s water system to meet evolving federal standards tied to PFAS, a group of widely studied environmental contaminants. City leaders report that the water department piloted a new ceramic membrane filtration system last... Read More.

Teems to Host Series of Town Halls Across Walker County

Sunday, April 12

Walker County Chairwoman Angie Teems will host a series of town hall meetings this spring, giving residents an opportunity to share concerns and learn more about county operations. The four community forums are designed to encourage open dialogue between local government and citizens, focusing on... Read More.

Walker County Ends Fiscal Year with $18 Million on Hand, Audit Shows

Sunday, April 12

Walker County closed out fiscal year 2025 in a strong financial position, with more than $18 million in cash on hand and no long-term debt, according to its latest annual audit. The audit, prepared by Rushton LLC, covers the period from October 1, 2024 through... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Report

Sunday, April 12

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Gondola Proposal Hearing Delayed on Lookout Mountain; Infrastructure Studies Pending

Sunday, April 12

The proposed gondola project from Rock City will have to wait, as the Lookout Mountain Planning Commission has postponed its public hearing on the development with no new date yet set. Originally scheduled for April 14, the hearing was expected to focus on plans to... Read More.

Food City 500 Takes Over Bristol Sunday On WQCH

Saturday, April 11

The NASCAR spotlight turns to Tennessee this weekend as the Food City 500 roars into Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 12. Listeners can catch the excitement live on Georgia 93.7 WQCH, with coverage leading up to the 3:00 PM ET start with coverage starting... Read More.

Suburban Propane 300 Racing Action Hits WQCH Tonight

Saturday, April 11

Race fans can gear up for an exciting night of high-speed action as the Suburban Propane 300 roars to life this evening, with coverage on Georgia 93.7 WQCH. The 300-lap showdown is known for its intensity, tight competition, and dramatic finishes, bringing together some of... Read More.

Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in Honor of John Culpepper

Friday, April 10

The Walker County Board of Commissioners and the City of Chickamauga have officially approved a Joint Resolution to honor longtime community leader John Culpepper by naming the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector trail after him. Culpepper first introduced the vision for the trail back in 2013 while... Read More.

LaFayette Farmers Market Returns April 25 for 2026 Season

Thursday, April 9

The LaFayette Farmers Market will return April 25, bringing fresh produce, local vendors, and community activities back to downtown LaFayette for the 2026 season. Held every Saturday from late April through the end of August, the market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at... Read More.

Evitte Appointed Chickamauga Mayor as City Moves Forward After Trey Deck Resignation

Thursday, April 9

Chickamauga Mayor Pro Tem Roy Evitte Parrish IV was appointed mayor Wednesday night following the removal of former mayor Trey Deck amid sexual misconduct allegations, as the city continues working to move forward after weeks of controversy. The Chickamauga City Council voted to appoint Parrish... Read More.

Walker County Unemployment Ticks Up Slightly as Georgia Rate Holds Steady

Thursday, April 9

Walker County’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in January, even as Georgia’s overall jobless rate remained steady compared to last year. According to newly released labor data, Walker County posted a 3.4% unemployment rate in January. That marks a small increase from 3.1% in December... Read More.

Summerville Man Arrested on Lewd Acts, Stalking Charges in Dalton

LaFayette Advances Water System Upgrades, Prepares for Future PFAS Standards

Teems to Host Series of Town Halls Across Walker County

Walker County Ends Fiscal Year with $18 Million on Hand, Audit Shows

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Report

Gondola Proposal Hearing Delayed on Lookout Mountain; Infrastructure Studies Pending

Food City 500 Takes Over Bristol Sunday On WQCH

Suburban Propane 300 Racing Action Hits WQCH Tonight

Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in Honor of John Culpepper

LaFayette Farmers Market Returns April 25 for 2026 Season

Evitte Appointed Chickamauga Mayor as City Moves Forward After Trey Deck Resignation

Walker County Unemployment Ticks Up Slightly as Georgia Rate Holds Steady

Local/Regional News

City of LaFayette Begins 2026 Road Paving Project with TSPLOST and State Funding

Walker County Animal Shelter Seeking Donations to Help Care for Shelter Pets

Walker County Restaurant Report

Strong Winds Cause Downed Trees, Power Outages Across Chickamauga