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LaFayette Softball Sweeps Northwest Whitfield

The LaFayette High School softball program had a big night on the diamond Tuesday, as both the varsity and junior varsity teams picked up wins over Northwest Whitfield. The varsity squad turned in a dominant performance, cruising to an 11-2 victory. Emma House led the... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 8/13/25

DATE: 08/12/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST                             FIRST        MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES 0022 HILLIARD WILLIAM SHAWN W/M 50 MISD   DWLSR 0022 ENGLAND JONATHAN BRETT W/M 41 MISD   FTA (M) 0943 WOMBLE JOHN THOMAS W/M 39 MISD   FTA (M) NON-PRINT 1340 RAMIREZ-BERNABE CHRISTIAN WILLIAM H/M 32 MISD   DRIVING WITHOUT LICENSE 1413 BETANCOURT ISRAEL GARCIA H/M 48 FELONY   FTA (F) 1413 PANTAGES MICHAEL DAMIAN W/M 39 FELONY   FTA (F) 1413 KIDWELL JAMISON SHANE W/M 28 FELONY   PROBATION VIO (F) 1413 ALBERTINI CAMERON GENE W/M 49 FELONY   PROBATION VIO... Read More.

Lady Ramblers Sweep Tri-Match with Dominant Performance

The LaFayette High School volleyball team turned in a commanding performance on Tuesday evening, sweeping all three of their matches without dropping a set. The Lady Ramblers notched straight-set victories over Rome, Murray, and Oakwood, winning each contest 2-0. Setter Jaslyn Capello orchestrated the offense... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Last week on August 7th, a 36-year-old Summerville man was convicted of committing multiple acts of sexual abuse against his 15-year-old adopted daughter and his daughter's 15-year-old friend.  Christopher Mark Tidmore pled guilty to Aggravated Sexual Battery, Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sodomy, Incest, Statutory... Read More.

Dalton State, GNTC to Host First Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit

Dalton State College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) are partnering to host the inaugural Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit on Friday, August 22, at Dalton State’s Gignilliat Hall. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will bring together educators, business leaders, and community partners... Read More.

Walker County Jail to Change Inmate Phone Provider

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office has announced a change in its inmate communication services. Effective September 1, 2025, the jail will transition to a new provider, NCIC Inmate Communications, for telephone services. Friends and family members of incarcerated individuals are encouraged to prepare for the... Read More.

LaFayette Middle School FFA Chapter Earns National 3-Star Ranking

LaFayette Middle School’s FFA chapter has earned one of the highest honors in the National FFA Organization, being named a 3-Star Chapter in the National Chapter Award Program — the top ranking a chapter can achieve. The prestigious award recognizes the chapter’s outstanding work in... Read More.

Lady Ramblers Edge Ringgold in Extra-Inning Thriller

In a dramatic early-season showdown, the LaFayette High School Lady Ramblers softball team emerged victorious over Ringgold in an 8-inning battle, clinching a 2-1 win on their home turf Tuesday night. Senior pitcher Marlie Day delivered a commanding performance in the circle, going the distance... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 8/12/25

DATE: 08/11/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES     1327 MARTIN APRIL LEE W/F 34 MISD   FTA 1518 MCCULLOUGH JUSTIN QUATIOUS B/M 35 MISD   DWLSR 2218 AGEE KYLE EDWARD W/M 57 MISD   SIMPLE ASSAULT FVA 2342 GEE KATIE LOUISE W/F 19 MISD   BATTERY FVA

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

The Walker County School Board meets this evening at the Advancing Education Center in Chickamauga.  On the agenda: celebrating summer graduates and recognizing Ridgeland High School’s baseball team. The board will also hear updates on school facilities, finances, curriculum, and backpack distribution plans for... Read More.