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City of LaFayette Meeting Tonight at 6:30 4-10-23

Monday, April 10

City of LaFayette meeting tonight 4-10-23 AGENDA MAYOR AND COUNCILCITY OF LAFAYETTE, GEORGIAMonday, April 10, 20236:30 P.M.Regular Scheduled Council Meeting 6:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDERA. InvocationB. Pledge to American FlagC. Approve minutes from Council meeting on 3/13/232. VISITORS & GUESTSA. Jeep club3. OLD BUSINESSA. Excavator4.... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 4-10-23

Monday, April 10

The Walker County Detention Center reports two felony arrest from Saturday. At 7 o’clock Saturday night 29 year old Justin Casey Steel was booked and charged with stealing a motor vehicle. Steel also faces drug related charges including possession of meth. 27 year old Christian Tyler Senn was... Read More.

Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Arrest a Suspect “lurking” at the Gilbert-Stephenson Park,

Saturday, April 8

The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Arrest a Suspect at the Gilbert-Stephenson Park Thursday 4-6-23, the Police Department posted the Suspect was "A gentleman was lurking about the park" and did interact with at least one child. Below is the Statement from the Fort Oglethorpe... Read More.

Power Outages Reported in Oak Park

Friday, April 7

Power outages have been reported in the Oak Park area of LaFayette. Electric crews are working to restore power and Fire, Police, and Public Works are also on the scene assisting. A tree fell taking power lines and a transformer down with it. Exercise... Read More.

Government Offices to be Closed for Good Friday

Thursday, April 6

Local and State government offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday tomorrow, April 7th. Federal offices and USPS will observe normal hours.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to Host Town Hall in Walker County

Thursday, April 6

Citizens of Northwest Georgia's District 14 are invited to register to attend a Town Hall held by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in LaFayette on Tuesday, April 11th at 6:00PM. Those interested in attending should register on Congresswoman Greene's site. Attendance is limited to constituents... Read More.

LaFayette’s Downtown Development Authority to Offer Businesses Facade Grants

Wednesday, April 5

The city of LaFayette and the DDA has announced that the Downtown Development Authority through the Renaissance Strategic Vision and Plan has launched a Facade Grant Program to benefit residents and businesses of the downtown area. Business within the downtown area are being offered... Read More.

Georgia will soon resume checking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility

Tuesday, April 4

Georgia DHS and DCH Urge 2.7 Million Medicaid Members to Keep Contact Information Updated as Redetermination Begins Georgia will soon resume checking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia will begin checking eligibility for all Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids®... Read More.

Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Investigators are requesting assistance identifying the subject shown

Tuesday, April 4

INFORMATION NEEDED: Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Investigators are requesting assistance identifying the subject shown in reference to an incident that occurred at a local business. If you have any information regarding his identity, please contact Detective Gebelein at (706) 866-2512 in reference to case number... Read More.

Walker Launch College and Career Academy Economic Needs Assessment

Tuesday, April 4

Calling all local business owners! Walker County Schools needs your assistance. As part of the College and Career Academy grant process, they need businesses to complete an economic needs assessment and submit a letter of support for their workforce development... Read More.

Road Closed Due to Bridge Damage

Monday, April 3

A portion of Villanow Mill Creek Road has been closed due to bridge damage. The bridge is located after the turnoff to Bill Scott Road. Motorists should take Bill Scott Road to Highway 136 to avoid this area until repairs can be made.

Walker County Growing with The Number of Farms. Now in the Top 10 at Seventh in the State

Monday, April 3

Number of Farms Growing in Walker County The number of farms in Walker County has grown from 528 in 2018 to 624 last year, placing the county seventh in the state of Georgia. There are 90,761 acres of farmland in our community... Read More.

City of LaFayette Meeting Tonight at 6:30 4-10-23

WQCH & Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 4-10-23

Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Arrest a Suspect “lurking” at the Gilbert-Stephenson Park,

Power Outages Reported in Oak Park

Government Offices to be Closed for Good Friday

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to Host Town Hall in Walker County

LaFayette’s Downtown Development Authority to Offer Businesses Facade Grants

Georgia will soon resume checking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility

Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Investigators are requesting assistance identifying the subject shown

Walker Launch College and Career Academy Economic Needs Assessment

Road Closed Due to Bridge Damage

Walker County Growing with The Number of Farms. Now in the Top 10 at Seventh in the State

Local/Regional News

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