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LaFayette Softball Teams Dominate Ridgeland in Back-to-Back Wins

The LaFayette High School softball program had a stellar night on the diamond Tuesday, with both the varsity and junior varsity teams securing decisive wins over visiting Ridgeland. The varsity Lady Ramblers cruised to a 9-1 victory, thanks to a strong offensive performance and solid... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

      Ten students were injured Tuesday morning after a Walker County school bus crashed into a tree in LaFayette.  The Georgia State Patrol says the bus was traveling south on Cook Road around 7:15 a.m. when it veered off the road, continued... Read More.

Georgia Archery Deer Season Set to Begin September 13

The countdown is on for Georgia hunters as the archery deer season officially opens on Saturday, September 13. With more than 86,000 archery hunters taking part last year and 40,000 deer harvested, the season marks one of the most anticipated times of year for... Read More.

Walker County Sets November Vote on SPLOST Renewal

Walker County voters will decide this November whether to renew a one-cent sales tax that funds infrastructure and capital improvement projects across the county and its cities. The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution placing a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax... Read More.

UPDATE: 10 Students Injured in Walker County School Bus Crash

Ten students were injured Tuesday morning after a Walker County school bus veered off Cook Road and crashed into a tree, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The crash occurred around 7:15 a.m. on September 9, as the bus was traveling southbound on Cook Road... Read More.

Five Students Injured in Walker County School Bus Crash

A Walker County school bus was involved in a serious accident early Tuesday morning, leaving five students injured after the bus left the roadway and struck a tree. The crash occurred at approximately 7:13 a.m. on Cook Road in LaFayette. According to Walker County Sheriff... Read More.

Statement from Superintendent on School Bus Crash

We received notification of an accident involving one of our school buses this morning during its morning route serving Naomi Elementary School, LaFayette Middle School, and LaFayette High School. Approximately 40 students were on board. Five students were transported for precautionary measures, and the other students were transported... Read More.

UPDATED: Five Children Injured in Walker County School Bus Accident

An accident involving a Walker County School bus happened this morning off Cook Road in LaFayette. The incident occurred at 7:13am.  There were five children injured. All were transported to area hosptials.  The childrens condition is unknown at this time.  According to Sheriff Steve... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 9/09/25

DATE: 09/08/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES 0145 BRAVO-VICENTE MANUEL H/M 23 MISD   DUI, FTML 1115 FRANKLIN JEREMY DON W/M 46 MISD   BATTERY 1125 GUTIERREZ-RIVERA ANGEL ABDIEL H/M 18 MISD   DRIVING W/O LICENSE 1130 LEWIS THOMAS JASON B/M 44 FELONY   POSS SCHED 2, POSS SCHED 1 1210 DOLLAR BOBBY DALE W/M 35 MISD   RABIES, ANIMAL AT LARGE 1210 WOOTEN MARANDA DAWN W/F 37 MISD   RABIES, ANIMAL AT LARGE 1305 DEAL CHARLES DAVID W/M 48 MISD   PROBATION VIOLATION (M) 1410 CATE BRANDON SCOTT W/M 26 ---   HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY 1510 HARRIS MARY ALMA W/F 60 MISD   FTA 1600 WOLFE JASON LEBRON W/M 52 FELONY   PROBATION VIOLATION 1645 SMOLIK RAYBURN RAY W/M 39 MISD   DUI, DRIVING W/O LICENSE-HABITUAL VIOLATOR, IMPROPER TRANSFER... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

      Heads up for drivers in Catoosa and Walker counties — Twin Cedars Road will be closed to through traffic starting today,  through Friday, September 12.  The road will shut down daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Long Hollow Road... Read More.