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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-10-23

Unique Fabricating in LaFayette has shut down.  The closing laid off approximately 175 employees without notice.  The move happened around mid-day Wednesday.  The Georgia Department of Labor says they were not given a heads up about the closure.  The Georgia WARN Act requires plants... Read More.

Walker County Arrest Report: November 9, 2023

   DATE: 11-08-2023        WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER         DAILY INTAKE REPORT  NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED        LAST                  FIRST                MIDDLE   RACE/SEX     AGE   FELONY / MISD     CHARGES   CULBERT RICHARD DARNELL W/M 58 MISD RECKLESS DRIVING, FLEEING AND ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER, FTML, HOLD FOR... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-9-23

Four counties including Walker have been designated as a natural disaster area due to drought conditions.  State Representative Mike Cameron made the announcement yesterday.  Those who have been impacted by the drought can apply for USDA FSA loans.  Farmers in Walker County have until... Read More.

Walker County Arrest Report: November 8, 2023

   DATE: November 7th 2023          WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER         DAILY INTAKE REPORT NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED        LAST                  FIRST             MIDDLE       RACE/SEX     AGE   FELONY / MISD     CHARGES   BEATY CHLOE GRACE     W/F 18 MISD DUI-DRUGS, INTOXICATED MINOR TO THE POINT OF CAUSING DAMAGE TO THEMSELVES OR... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-8-23

Election results from yesterday.  The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax on the ballot in Walker County passed with 67% of the vote.  The 1% tax will be used to fund road paving across the county.  The LaFayette Council Member at Large winner... Read More.

TSPLOST Referendum Passes By Almost 70% in Walker

The final numbers for the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) referendum have been reported. The results showcase the county's stance on this significant matter. The TSPLOST referendum aimed at securing funding for various transportation projects in the county has elicited considerable public... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines 11-7-23

Today is election day in Walker County.  There are municipal races on the ballot today as well as the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax referendum.  The polling locations are open until 7pm this evening. The fire on Highway 157 on Lookout Mountain has... Read More.