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Catoosa County Teen Reported Missing Has Been Found

The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that 16-year-old Joshua Ryan Slingerland, who was reported missing earlier this week, has been located. Joshua, a white male, was last seen in Catoosa County in the early hours of January 31, 2026, and authorities had indicated... Read More.

Walker County Delays Action on Rezoning Request

A rezoning request scheduled for the Walker County Board of Commissioners’ February 5 meeting will be postponed at the applicant’s request. Joan Brown had requested to rezone property at 6280 Hwy 151 (Tax Map & Parcel 0-516-005) from A-1 (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). While... Read More.

Absentee Ballots Issued for Walker County Special Election

Walker County voters who requested absentee ballots for the upcoming special election are receiving ballots outlining races for both state and federal offices. According to the ballot, the special election will take place March 10, 2026, and includes contests for U.S. House of Representatives District... Read More.

New Partnership Fast-Tracks Northwest Georgia Students Into Health-Care Careers

A new partnership is creating a faster pathway for northwest Georgia students to enter nursing and other health-care careers. The agreement brings together Murray County Schools, Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and health-care providers AdventHealth and Hamilton Medical Center to strengthen the region’s... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 02/04/26

DATE: 2-3-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST                               FIRST              MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES     0437 DRIVER TROY KEITH W/M 42 MISD   SPEEDING, POSS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS, DRIVING ON... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

          Walker County is starting a required five-year update of its Joint Comprehensive Plan.  The update follows rules set by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.  An initial public hearing is set for Thursday, February nineteenth.  It begins at six... Read More.

Georgia Expands Fine Arts Instruction in Public Schools

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods is announcing a continued expansion of fine arts instruction across the state’s public schools. According to the Georgia Department of Education, the initiative includes the creation of new fine arts pathways for high school students, as well as advocacy... Read More.

Walker County to Begin Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Update

Walker County officials are beginning the process of updating the county’s Joint Comprehensive Plan, as required under planning rules established by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The update is part of a full five-year review of the plan, which serves as a long-range guide... Read More.

Harris to Host Town Hall in Catoosa County

Shawn Harris, a Democrat running for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, will host a town hall meeting in Catoosa County this week. The event is scheduled for tonight at the Ringgold Depot. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the town hall set to begin at... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 02/03/26

DATE: 2-02-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST              FIRST            MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD   CHARGES 1120 MOTLEY ROBERT DANIEL W/M 45 FELONY   PROBATION 1300 RAMSEY CHELSA DOIONNE W/F 35 FELONY   PROBATION 1520 WOODS JAXON SCOTT W/M 22   BACK FROM HOSPITAL 1748 SKEELS DIANE MARIE W/F 25 FELONY BOND SURRENDER 2115 HARRIS JEREMY NATHANIEL B/M 30 MISD   SIMPLE ASSAULT FVA 2212 WORKMAN MISTY NICOLE W/F 45 FELONY   VGSA