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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

     Labor Day weekend brought a spike in traffic across Georgia — and with it, a troubling number of incidents. The Georgia Department of Public Safety reports 15 traffic deaths statewide over the holiday. Troopers responded to 284 crashes, with 151 people injured.... Read More.

Bridge Repair to Close Lane on I-75 Northbound Wednesday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced plans to repair a bridge along Interstate 75 this Wednesday, September 3, which will require a lane closure throughout the day. Weather permitting, GDOT crews will close the right northbound lane of I-75 near milepost 353 from... Read More.

Lady Ramblers Top Ringgold in Softball Showdown

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers varsity softball team delivered a strong performance on the field, defeating Ringgold in a key matchup. Pitcher Marlie Day led the charge from the mound, striking out six batters and not allowing a single walk in a lights-out outing. Offensively, the... Read More.

Georgia Reports 15 Traffic Fatalities Over Labor Day Weekend

The Labor Day holiday brought a sharp increase in traffic activity across Georgia, and with it, a significant number of incidents on the state’s roadways. This week, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) released its finalized activity report, detailing traffic enforcement efforts and... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 9/02/25

DATE: 09/01/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST                               FIRST                  MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES 0225 JOHNSON STARLENA MICHELLE W/F 41 FELONY   FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE 1006 GUTIERREZ EDILCER H/M 20 MISD   FTML, HOLD ICE 1311 TECLER BRIAN EASTON W/M 47 MISD   DUI,... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

The Walker County Board of Education plans to adopt the full rollback millage rate of 14.418 mills for the upcoming fiscal year, helping avoid a property tax increase despite rising home values. Under Georgia law, not adopting the rollback rate is legally considered a tax hike.... Read More.

Free Dental Clinic Coming to Peavine Baptist Church in Rock Spring

Appointments Required | Limited to Adults Without Insurance   Peavine Baptist Church will host a free dental clinic this September, offering services to adults 18 and older who do not have dental insurance. The clinic will operate on a first come, first served basis, but appointments... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 9/01/25

DATE: 08-31-2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES 0045 NEWSOM SAMUEL MAXWELL W/M 67 MISD   DUI, FAILURE TO MOVE OVER, RECKLESS DRIVING 1335 JOHNSON MACAYLA CHEYANNE W/M 22 MISD   DUI, FTML 1510 MCCORMICK DAVID NEAL W/M 68 FELONY   DRIVING W/O LICENSE, POSS OF SCH 4, CROSSING GUARD LINE W/ DRUGS, DRUGS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER 1530 HOLCOMB SHANNON DEWAYNE W/M 32 FELONY   AGG ASSAULT FVA 1629 RUSSELL ANDREW LEE W/M 35 MISD SPEEDING >34 OVER,... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 8/31/25

DATE: 08-30-2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST                  FIRST         MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES 0046 MORRIS JESSE BLAKE W/M 30 MISD   FTA, DUI 0424 VICKERY JUSTIN CLAY W/M 25 MISD   DUI, OPEN CONTAINER, MISUSE OF 911 1207 GRAVITT RENVA SUE W/F 59 MISD   THEFT OF SERVICES 1527 LOAISIGA HUERTA DONALD JOSOE H/M 26 MISD   DRIVING W/O LICENSE, NO INS, BRAKE LIGHTS 1910 VIVANCO FILBERTO BARRANCO H/M 58 MISD   DRIVING... Read More.