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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 7-25-2023

The Walker County Animal Shelter is overcrowded.  The shelter is temporarily unable to take dogs or cats unless it's an animal bite incident. Walker County Kids Day is happening today.  You can stop by Saddle Ridge Elementary School between 1pm and 6pm.  Free health screenings,... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Too Full To Take New Animals

Due to overcrowding at the Walker County Animal Shelter, they are currently unable to take any more dogs or cats. The only exception is in the case of an animal bite incident. Walker County's Animal Control Division will still complete investigations as they are... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 7-24-2023

A husband and wife from Chickamauga who run a plumbing business face several charges after authorities say they defrauded customers out of thousands of dollars.  The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested 43-yearold William Gabriel Pityer and 39-year-old Jennifer Darlene Pityer last week.  Both face... Read More.

Power Out in North Side of LaFayette

This is a widespread power outage on the north side of the Lafayette. As of 3:00pm on July 21, this outage will be for several hours as crews work to repair the damage. Aiding LaFayette are crews from Calhoun coming in to help.

Local Plumbers Arrested for Alleged Customer Fraud in Hamilton County

Chickamauga residents, 43-year-old William Gabriel Pityer and 39-year-old Jennifer Darlene Pityer, found themselves in hot water this week as Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies apprehended them on various charges related to defrauding customers of their plumbing business. The couple, who operated the On Site Plumbing... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 7-21-2023

A group from Chattanooga was breaking into vehicles in Fort Oglethorpe yesterday.  They were breaking into vehicles in the parking lots of Taco Bell and Walmart on Battlefield Parkway.  Walmart security caught the group breaking into cars and were involved in an altercation before... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 7-20-2023

A multi-million dollar investment is helping Roper Corporation bring more jobs to Walker County.  Roper Corporation has been making stoves for GE Appliances for 50 years now.  Company officials say a new high-tech assembly line features robotic carts that bring needed parts and components to employees... Read More.

GNTC Nursing Programs Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate

All 18 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduates, in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program and the Practical Nursing (PN) program, who took a national nursing licensure exam this year have passed on their first attempt and achieved a 100 percent pass... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 7-19-2023

A house fire Tuesday morning displaced its residents in Lafayette, according to the fire department.  The house was in the Skyline Heights community.  The Lafayette Fire Department said they could see heavy smoke and flames when they arrived on scene.  Firefighters also said they had the fire... Read More.

New Inclusive Playground to be Ready For Action in the Fall

The Walker County Civic Center campus will soon have an inclusive playground. The Walker County Board of Commissioners decided to spend $406,518.76 towards constructing a “National Demonstration Site” for inclusive play near the Civic Center pavilion. The playground will include ramps with barriers to help... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 7-18-2023

A Lafayette woman was arrested on Thursday of last week and charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty and felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.  39-year-old Mary Kathleen Howard shot a dog twice.  Howard claims the dog had killed one... Read More.