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NASCAR Returns with the AutoTrader 400 on Georgia 93.7 WQCH

Friday, February 20

NASCAR Returns with the AutoTrader 400 on Georgia 93.7 WQCH NASCAR action continues this weekend with the AutoTrader 400, and you can catch every lap live on Georgia 93.7 FM WQCH. Some of the top drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series will take to the... Read More.

One Dead, One Injured in Head-On Crash on U.S. 27 near Saddle Ridge

Friday, February 20

One person was killed and another injured in a head-on collision early Friday morning on U.S. Highway 27, just south of Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a trooper was dispatched to the scene at approximately 6:39 a.m. following... Read More.

Construction Progress Continues at Traverse Park in LaFayette

Thursday, February 19

The City of LaFayette says construction is continuing to move forward at Traverse Park, with several major features already taking shape. In an update posted on the city’s official Facebook page, officials said inclusive playground elements were installed last month. Crews have also planted new... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Thursday, February 19

98 Toki Lafayette Inc 116 W Lafayette Sq La Fayette, GA 100 Gorden Lee Middle/High School 105 Lee Cir Chickamauga, GA 100 Lafayette High School Round Pond Rd La Fayette, GA 100 Rock Spring Elementary 375 Hwy 95 Rock Spring, GA 94 Krystal 2354... Read More.

Rainfall 1.66 below normal in January in Walker County

Thursday, February 19

More than 99 percent of Walker County is currently experiencing drought conditions, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. Officials say the dry conditions are expected to persist through at least the next month, raising continued concerns about soil moisture, water supplies, and agriculture... Read More.

President Trump Visits Rome, Endorses Clay Fuller as Advance Voting Continues

Thursday, February 19

President Trump Visits Rome, Endorses Clay Fuller as Advance Voting Continues ROME, Ga. — As advance voting continues — including the next two Saturdays — in the special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District and State Senate District 53, President Donald Trump visited Rome on... Read More.

Ramblers fall in Region Semi-Finals, Face Bruins in battle for 3rd Place Friday

Wednesday, February 18

The LaFayette Ramblers fell to the Calhoun Yellow Jackets 54 to 47 in the Region 7-AAA semi-finals. In the other game, the Heritage Generals beat the Northwest Whitfield Bruins 68 to 59. LaFayette will face Northwest Whitfield in the consolation game Friday at 4:30, while Calhoun... Read More.

Water Service Interruption Scheduled Friday in Trion

Wednesday, February 18

Residents in parts of Trion will experience a temporary water outage Friday morning as crews work to repair a water line. According to Town of Trion Maintenance Superintendent Brandon Croy, water service will be shut off beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. The outage... Read More.

Repeat Offender Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Fort Oglethorpe Restaurant Robbery

Wednesday, February 18

A man with a decades-long history of robbery convictions has been sentenced to federal prison for an armed robbery at a fast-food restaurant in Fort Oglethorpe that forced employees into a walk-in freezer. Mario Merriweather, described by prosecutors as a repeat offender with a 30-year... Read More.

Battlefield Connector Trail Nearing Completion in Chickamauga

Wednesday, February 18

A new multi-use trail designed to link downtown Chickamauga with one of the nation’s most significant Civil War sites is nearing completion, according to local officials. The Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail will span 2.2 miles and connect the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park with... Read More.

White House Releases Schedule for President Trump’s Visit to North GA

Wednesday, February 18

White House Releases Schedule for President Trump’s Visit to Rome ROME, Ga. — The White House has released President Donald Trump’s schedule for his upcoming visit to Rome, Georgia, on Thursday, February 19. According to the schedule, President Trump will begin his day at a “Board... Read More.

Region 7-AAA Semi-Finals LaFayette vs. Calhoun Tonight on Georgia 93-7

Wednesday, February 18

The LaFayette Ramblers Boys Basketball team has reached the Semi-Finals of the Region 7-AAA Basketball Tournament. The Ramblers will be on the road to face top seeded Calhoun. Tip off is set for 8:30pm ET. You can hear the game on Georgia 93-7 or... Read More.

NASCAR Returns with the AutoTrader 400 on Georgia 93.7 WQCH

One Dead, One Injured in Head-On Crash on U.S. 27 near Saddle Ridge

Construction Progress Continues at Traverse Park in LaFayette

Walker County Restaurant Report

Rainfall 1.66 below normal in January in Walker County

President Trump Visits Rome, Endorses Clay Fuller as Advance Voting Continues

Ramblers fall in Region Semi-Finals, Face Bruins in battle for 3rd Place Friday

Water Service Interruption Scheduled Friday in Trion

Repeat Offender Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Fort Oglethorpe Restaurant Robbery

Battlefield Connector Trail Nearing Completion in Chickamauga

White House Releases Schedule for President Trump’s Visit to North GA

Region 7-AAA Semi-Finals LaFayette vs. Calhoun Tonight on Georgia 93-7

Local/Regional News

Walker County Unemployment Holds at 3.5% as Georgia Sets Labor Force Records

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LaFayette Head Football Coach Ethan Thompson Resigns, Accepts Job in Arizona

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