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Walker County Health Department Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Day
The Walker County Health Department will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Tuesday, October 7, by offering free breast exams from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the health department, located at 603 E. Villanow Street in LaFayette.
Appointments may be made by calling 706-638-5577,... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines
A Ridgeland High School teacher is under scrutiny following allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student while working at a Tennessee school. Nathan Dawson, now a science teacher in Walker County, is accused by a former... Read More.
Ridgeland High Teacher Under Scrutiny After Allegations from Former Tennessee Student
A science teacher at Ridgeland High School is under scrutiny after a former student from a Tennessee high school accused him of engaging in an inappropriate relationship while she was a minor.
Nathan Dawson, who currently teaches at Ridgeland High, is accused by a former... Read More.
Bloodmobile Coming to Bank of LaFayette for October 6 Drive
Blood Assurance will host a community blood drive in LaFayette on Monday, October 6. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in front of the Bank of LaFayette’s main office in downtown LaFayette.
Donors are encouraged to stop by the Blood... Read More.
Walker County Schools Outpace State in 2025 Graduation Rates
Graduation rates across Walker County high schools continued their upward trend this year, with the district once again outperforming the state average, according to new data released Monday by the Georgia Department of Education.
The 2025 four-year cohort graduation rate for Walker County Schools reached... Read More.
Brutal Abuser Sentenced to 68 Years in Walker County for Attacks on Two Women, Killing of Family Pet
A Walker County man has been sentenced to 68 years in prison following his conviction for two violent domestic incidents, including setting a woman on fire and killing a family dog.
Jarvis Jackson, 43, was found guilty in Walker County Superior Court after a bench... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 9/29/25
DATE: 9/28/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
1006
CABRERA
ADOLFO
VILLALOBOS
W/M
49
MISD
DWLSR, EXP LICENSE PLATE, NO INSURANCE, FTML
1555
MARTIN
VIVIAN
MARIAH
W/F
29
MISD
SPEEDING, DWLSR
1641
BANKSTON
JAMES
GRADY
W/M
59
MISD
BATTERY FTA
2229
CANALES
DREMA
SHAR
W/F
36
MISD
DWLSR
2239
DAVIS
WILLIAM
LEE
W/M
46
FELONY
SHOPLIFTING, FTA (F)
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines
The City of LaFayette Planning Commission is set to meet tonight at 6pm at the Old Federal Building.
A deadly ATV crash in Chattooga County early Sunday morning. Georgia State Patrol says the driver lost control on a curve... Read More.
LaFayette High School JV Volleyball team ends season 25-1
The JV Volleyball team finished with a 25-1 record on the season. The ladies went 4-0 this weekend at the St. Pius JV Tournament. The Ramblers notched wins over Darlington, Columbus, St. Pius and Landmark.
Bank of LaFayette to Host Free Community Shred Day on October 24
Residents looking to securely dispose of sensitive documents will have the opportunity to do so during the upcoming Community Shred Day, hosted by The Bank of LaFayette on Thursday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until the shred truck is full.
The... Read More.