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Fentanyl Trafficking Bust in Rossville Residence Leads to Arrests

Monday, February 26

On Monday, February 26, 2024, agents with the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 10 Reece Street Rossville, GA 30741.Agents located Katelyn Christina Cox, 32, and Sean William King, 33, inside the residence. Agents located a trafficking amount... Read More.

LaFayette Goodwill Grand Opening March 7th

Thursday, February 22

Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is gearing up to celebrate the grand opening of its newest store in LaFayette. The festivities will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 7 at 8:30 a.m., followed by the official opening of the... Read More.

Commemorative Uga X Bobbleheads Now Available for Bulldog Fans

Wednesday, February 21

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame has announced the release of limited-edition Uga X bobbleheads. Only 2,023 individually numbered pieces are available for purchase.Each bobblehead is priced at $30, with an $8 flat-rate shipping charge per... Read More.

Questions Linger Regarding Walker County Executive Administrative Assistant Position Hiring Process

Wednesday, February 21

Stanley Matthews, who first approached Walker County Commissioners In January regarding the Enabling Act and what appeared to be a newly created position in the county, returned to speak to Walker Commissioners for the February 8 meeting. Matthews said he had received documents he... Read More.

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Walker County Board of Commisioners Shares Upcoming Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, February 20

The following constitutes the agenda for the regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Walker County, Georgia to be held at 6:30 p.m. on February 22, 2024 REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETINGInvocation & Pledges Chairman Whitfield will Call to Order the Regular... Read More.

Major Drug Bust Leads to Four Arrests in Walker County

Monday, February 19

A drug bust at a property on Corinth Road in Walker County has resulted in the arrest of four individuals, according to authorities.Agents from the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Walker County Sheriff's Office and officers from the... Read More.

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Walker This Week

Thursday, February 15

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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 2-13-24

Tuesday, February 13

Several candidates have filed to run for office in Walker County. Angie Teems is seeking the Commission Chairman position currently held by Shannon Whitfield. Melvin Moody is running for County Commission District 3. Jamey Hulsey is running for District 4 on the County Commission.... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 2-12-24

Monday, February 12

The regular monthly meeting of the LaFayette City Council is set for today. The meeting starts at 6:30pm at City Hall on South Duke Street.The Walker County Detention Center reported 8 felony arrests between Friday and Saturday. 43-year-old Ted Lamar Steele was arrested on... Read More.

Local Girls Encouraged to Apply for American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program

Monday, February 12

The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program is seeking applicants from northwest Georgia for its upcoming session. This program, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Chickamauga Memorial Unit 217 and other local organizations, provides a unique opportunity for high school girls to learn about... Read More.

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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 2-9-24

Friday, February 9

The Georgia House on Thursday passed bills to cut state income and local property taxes. The bills would accelerate an already-planned income tax cut, increase homeowner property tax exemptions in some jurisdictions and raise the amount parents can deduct per child from yearly income... Read More.

GNTC Hosts Practical Nursing Program Open House on Walker County Campus

Thursday, February 8

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) hosted an open house for its Practical Nursing program at the Walker County Campus to provide an opportunity to tour the facilities and to meet the instructors and students.The Practical Nursing (PN) program includes academic and occupational courses, along... Read More.