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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines
Road resurfacing is underway in Walker County as part of the 2025–2026 paving schedule. Crews began work earlier this month on Lookout Mountain, with roads like Yankee Road, Old State Road, and Ridge Road already seeing improvements. This week, the project shifts to the... Read More.
Rossville Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog Abandoned at Shelter
A Rossville man has been charged with animal cruelty after a dog was found tied to a tree outside an East Ridge animal shelter, left without food or water for several hours.
According to an affidavit obtained by Local 3 News, 36-year-old Bryan Gardenhire was... Read More.
Walker County Begins 2025-2026 Road Paving Project
Walker County, GA — Work has officially begun on the 2025-2026 road paving schedule, with contractors starting resurfacing efforts earlier this month. Initial work focused on several roads on the south end of Lookout Mountain, including Yankee Road, Old State Road, and Ridge Road.
This... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/16/25
DATE: 7/15/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
1003
MORRIS
JOE
ALLEN
W/M
44
MISD
DUI
1130
YEPEZLARA
PEDRO
H/M
44
MISD
SUSP TAG, NO INS, NO LICENSE
1218
OSHEA
JOHNATHAN
PATRICK
W/M
36
FEL/MIS
BENCH WARRANTS
1338
BELLEW
KINSLEY
ELISE
W/F
18
FELONY
CRIMINAL DAMAGE 2ND DEGREE
1355
LYMAN
KRYSTLE
LEIGH
W/F
43
MISD
FTA
1401
ARRINGTON
MELANIE
DANIELLE
W/F
23
MISD
PROBATION
1639
GILBERT
GARY
DALE
W/M
75
DR APPT
1954
PHELPS
AUSTIN
TYLER
W/M
29
MISD
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN, DUI, NO INSURANCE
2105
IDEMA
HEATHER
THERESA
W/F
46
MISD
DUI
2117
DAVIS
JASON
TAVRON
B/M
43
MISD
RETURN... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in a theft investigation. Deputies say that around 12:30 a.m. on July 6th, a white male suspect took a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun from a residence on Robin Lane in Rossville. The man was... Read More.
Hubbard Wins Democratic Primary for Public Service Commission District 3
The Democratic race for Georgia’s Public Service Commission District 3 seat has been decided. Peter Hubbard secured a victory over Kiesha Sean Waites in Tuesday’s primary runoff election.
While voter turnout remained low in some areas — including Walker County, where only 78 ballots were... Read More.
LaFayette Fire and Rescue Releases Mid-Year Call Totals
The City of LaFayette has released its fire and emergency response statistics for the first half of 2025, highlighting the volume and variety of calls handled by LaFayette Fire and Rescue.
From January through June, the department responded to a total of 907 calls. Medical... Read More.
Walker County Board of Education Announces Upcoming Meeting
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — The Walker County Board of Education has announced the Board will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Walker County Schools Central Office, located at 301 North Cherokee Street in LaFayette.
BOE... Read More.
Walker County Authorities Seek Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect
Rossville, GA — July 6, 2025Authorities in Walker County are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent theft.
According to investigators, the incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, when an unidentified white male entered a residence... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 7/15/25
DATE: 7/14/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
0930
ELLIOT
BOBBY
WAYNE
W/M
41
RETURN FROM HEALTH DEPT
0938
HIXSON
CHARLES
ALAN
W/M
40
1054
JACKSON
BOBBY
OWEN
W/M
50
FELONY
PROBATION VIOLATION
1152
WARREN
CHARLES
DYLAN
W/M
29
FELONY
FTA
1152
CASEY
JAMES
MELVIN
B/M
46
FELONY
PROBATION VIOLATION
2010
JOHNSON
ABRAHAM
DENVER
W/M
41
FELONY
FELONY PROBATION WARRANT, FALSE NAME
2231
BYNUM
AUSTIN
GARY
W/M
32
MISD
FTA
2325
ROBLERO
ROSA
ELENA
W/F
24
MISD
DRIVING ON REVOKED/ HEADLIGHTS