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Mother of Toddler Shot on Christmas Arrested on Unrelated Charges

Tuesday, December 30

The mother of a 2-year-old child who suffered a gunshot wound to the head on Christmas morning in Walker County has been arrested on unrelated charges, according to Sheriff Steve Wilson. Candice Nicole McClain, 32, of Chickamauga, was taken into custody Tuesday evening by the... Read More.

LaFayette Mayor and Council to Hold Organizational Meeting Jan. 2

Tuesday, December 30

The LaFayette Mayor and City Council will hold an organizational meeting Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. at City Hall. The meeting will begin with a call to order, followed by an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members will then conduct organizational... Read More.

AGENDAY: LaFayette City Council 1/2/26

Tuesday, December 30

AGENDA MAYOR AND COUNCIL CITY OF LAFAYETTE, GEORGIA Friday, January 02, 2026 10:00 A.M. Organizational Council Meeting 10:00 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Invocation B. Pledge to American Flag 2. ORGANIZATIONAL A. Swearing in Newly elected officials B. Elect Mayor Pro Tem C. Appoint Committee Members 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Selection of firm for Safe Streets... Read More.

Red Flag Warning Issued for Walker County Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions

Tuesday, December 30

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for Walker County and other parts of Georgia today from noon until 7 p.m., as weather conditions create a heightened risk for wildfires. According to forecasters, elevated winds with gusts reaching up to 25 miles per hour,... Read More.

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Tuesday, December 30

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 12/30/25

Tuesday, December 30

DATE: 12/29/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 1005 BLACKWELL DON CURTIS W/M 54 FELONY POSS METH W/ INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE, POSS SCHEDULE 1 W/ INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE 1005 TACKETT KRYSTAL DARLA W/F 54 FELONY POSS SCHED 1 1058 BAINE DAYMON JOSEPH W/M 66 FELONY POSS SCHED 1 1257 UPSHAW MATTHEW LATRON B/M 26 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION (M) 1325 GIBBS RANCE LEANDER B/M 24 MISD FTA (M) 1539 THOMPSON STEVE LENN W/M 70 MISD PROBATION VIOLATION (M) 1539 SMITH STANLEY TYLER W/M 43 FELONY TURNED SELF IN- FELONY TERRORORISTIC THREATS 1545 PARKER ANNA MARIE W/F 53 MISD DWLSR,... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Tuesday, December 30

A Rossville man is in custody after being charged with multiple child sex crimes in Walker County. Authorities say officers were first called on December 11th after a minor victim came forward with allegations of sexual abuse. Investigators say the... Read More.

Rossville Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges

Monday, December 29

A Rossville man is in custody after Walker County investigators arrested him on several child sex crime charges involving a minor. Authorities say officers were first called to investigate on Dec. 11, after a report that the victim had disclosed multiple sexual offenses occurring at... Read More.

New Georgia Laws Take Effect Thursday, Bringing Changes to Courts, Elections, Insurance and Healthcare

Monday, December 29

Several new Georgia laws will take effect Thursday, January 1, 2026, ushering in changes that impact courts, elections, insurance, healthcare, vehicle registration and consumer protections across the state. One of the new measures, the Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act, creates new regulations for... Read More.

Updated: Power is back on! Power Outages Affect Parts of Walker County

Monday, December 29

UPDATE: As of 12pm ET, all power had been restored. Power outages were reported in parts of Walker County this morning, leaving 219 homes without electricity. According to utility officials, 218 of the affected customers are served by North Georgia EMC, while one customer is experiencing... Read More.

Walker County Offers Free Christmas Tree Recycling on Dec. 30

Monday, December 29

Walker County residents will have an opportunity to recycle their natural Christmas trees free of charge on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. The annual Christmas tree recycling day will be held at the Walker County Landfill from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Officials say the event... Read More.

Wednesday and Thursday Garbage to be picked up Wednesday

Monday, December 29

Click below to see the official release from the City of LaFayette.

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Mother of Toddler Shot on Christmas Arrested on Unrelated Charges

LaFayette Mayor and Council to Hold Organizational Meeting Jan. 2

AGENDAY: LaFayette City Council 1/2/26

Red Flag Warning Issued for Walker County Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 12/30/25

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Rossville Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges

New Georgia Laws Take Effect Thursday, Bringing Changes to Courts, Elections, Insurance and Healthcare

Updated: Power is back on! Power Outages Affect Parts of Walker County

Walker County Offers Free Christmas Tree Recycling on Dec. 30

Wednesday and Thursday Garbage to be picked up Wednesday

Local/Regional News

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GNTC Spring Plant Sale Returns April 13-16 in Rome

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Walker County Animal Control Locates Owner of Neglected Dogs, Investigation Ongoing