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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 2-8-24

Thursday, February 8

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet today. The meeting happens at 6:30 at Courthouse Annex III, 201 South Main Street in LaFayette. The meeting with be streamed live on the county Facebook page. The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 2-7-24

Wednesday, February 7

The Walker County Sheriff's Department is looking for a burglary suspect. The incident happened Monday between noon and 1pm. The suspect pulled up to a residence on South Highway 27 in LaFayette and went inside and took several items. The suspect appears to be... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Burglary Suspect

Wednesday, February 7

On Monday February 5,2024 between times of 12pm and 1pm the suspect shown in the pictures pulled up to a residence on South HWY 27 Lafayette GA... Read More.

Zoning Variance Request Tabled After Input From Property Owners, Community, and Commissioners.

Tuesday, February 6

Jennifer Testa, one of the owners of Rock Spring Resort at 40 Blessed Way in Rock Spring, GA, had requested a conditional variance use to allow four additional RVs to be set up for use as short term rentals at the resort. During the... Read More.

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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 2-5-24

Monday, February 5

Three people were booked into the Walker County Detention Center this weekend on DUI charges. An 18-year-old female was book on underage consumption of alcohol.Ann Williard Fiddler has announced her candidacy for Superior Court Judge of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit. The circuit includes... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 2-1-24

Thursday, February 1

Walker County Emergency Management will host a free community weather awareness event on Saturday. First responders will be on hand from 4pm to 8pm at the Cedar Grove Community Center. Free weather radios will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Walker... Read More.

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Walker County Gears Up for Weather Preparedness and Reports Record Growth in 2023

Wednesday, January 31

Community Weather Awareness Event in Walker County on February 3rdIn an effort to bolster community preparedness for severe weather conditions, Walker County Emergency Management is organizing a free weather awareness event scheduled for this Saturday, February 3rd. The event will take place at the... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 1-31-24

Wednesday, January 31

Walker County officials say that public transportation saw record numbers last year. Walker Transit had their best numbers on record in 2023. 30,456 trips were made. That number is 9% higher than the year before and up 65% from 2021.Chattooga County deputies responded to... Read More.

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LaFayette Elks Lodge #2018 Shares Hoop Shoot Winners

Tuesday, January 30

LAFAYETTE ELKS LODGE 2018 HOOP SHOOT WINNERS January 28 2024 Winners:8-9 BOYS: KAIDEN MOORE, ROCK SPRING ELEMENTARY8-9 GIRLS: MADDOX GILREATH, NORTH LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY10-11 BOYS: JOEY VECCHIO, NAOMI ELEMENTARY10-11 GIRLS: ZANIYAH NELSON, NORTH LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY12-13 BOYS: JAKE RHUDY, LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL12-13 GIRLS: LEAH MILLER, SADDLE RIDGE... Read More.

High-Speed Pursuit Ends With Suspect Dead, Deputies Injured

Monday, January 29

A dramatic police chase on Sunday evening resulted in the closure of northbound lanes on I-75 in Ooltewah, leaving a kidnapping suspect dead and two Hamilton County deputies injured after being shot, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.The pursuit originated in Catoosa County,... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 1-29-24

Monday, January 29

Former Georgia State Patrol Commander Don Stultz is challenging longtime Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson in an upcoming Republican primary for the post. The two men both hail from Northwest Georgia, each have more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement and... Read More.