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WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

       A Walker County man convicted of sexually abusing three young children will spend decades behind bars.  26-year-old Josiah Matthew Backus has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated child molestation and child molestation. He won’t be eligible... Read More.

Walker County Water Authority Launches New High-Tech Filtration System

The Walker County Water & Sewerage Authority (WCWSA) has officially brought its new water treatment plant filtration system online, marking a major milestone in the county’s infrastructure and public health efforts. The transition from mobile filtration trucks to the permanent facility took place last week.... Read More.

LaFayette High School Sports Roundup

Cross Country Finds Its Stride at Camp Jordan This past Saturday, the LaFayette High School cross-country team took to the trails at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, representing the Ramblers with grit and determination. In the boys' division, Elijah Decker, Peyton Lands, and Cayden Decker led... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

The Georgia Department of Transportation has closed State Route 193 at Highway 27 to allow maintenance crews to repair a nearby drainage structure.  The work is scheduled to continue through Friday.  A detour is in place.  If you are traveling west on 27, you'll... Read More.

Fort Oglethorpe Police Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Runaway Teen

FORT OGLETHORPE, GA – The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Matthew Bryan Johnson, who has been reported as a runaway. Police say Matthew was last seen leaving his residence in Fort Oglethorpe on September 10, 2025. Description: Age:... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 9/15/25

DATE: 9/15/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME                             NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED      LAST                                FIRST    MIDDLE... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 9/14/25

  DATE: 9/14/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME                             NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED      LAST                                FIRST     ... Read More.