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BIRD FLU CONFIRMED IN WALKER COUNTY

Wednesday, January 14

The Georgia Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at a commercial poultry operation in Walker County. This is the first confirmed HPAI case... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Wednesday, January 14

The race is on to replace Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. So far, 19 candidates have qualified for the March 10 special election, including 16 Republicans, two Democrats, and one independent. The qualifying deadline is... Read More.

Crowded Field Emerges in Race to Replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Tuesday, January 13

The race to replace U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is rapidly taking shape, with a large and diverse field of candidates already qualified or in the process of qualifying. WQCH has learned that 19 candidates have qualified so far for... Read More.

Chickamauga City Council Moves Forward With Possible Removal of Mayor

Tuesday, January 13

Chickamauga Mayor James C. Deck III could face removal from office following a brief and unanimous action by the City Council Tuesday evening. In a meeting lasting less than three minutes at the Chickamauga Civic Center, Mayor Pro Tem Evitte Parrish and the City Council... Read More.

Rock City Rezoning Request Draws Concern From Walker County Residents

Tuesday, January 13

Rock City is facing opposition from some Walker County residents as the attraction seeks approval to rezone property it already owns as part of a long-term expansion plan. According to zoning documents from the Walker County Planning Commission, a proposed Rock City expansion is described... Read More.

Chickamauga Man Arrested After Pursuit, Crash Injures Several on Battlefield Parkway

Tuesday, January 13

A Chickamauga man was taken into custody Friday night, January 9, after a police pursuit ended in a serious crash on Battlefield Parkway, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The pursuit began when deputies with the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a Chevrolet... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/13/26

Tuesday, January 13

DATE: 1-12-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0010 LEMING JUDSON CLAUDIUS W/M 37 MISD. CRIMINAL TRESPASS 0010 LEMING SHUNNA RENEE W/F 30 MISD. CRIMINAL TRESPASS 0010 DYAR MATTHEW WAYNE W/M 43 MISD. CRIMINAL TRESPASS 0335 GREEN JOHN WESLEY B/M 41 MISD. FTA 1027 GLANANO LEE MICHAEL W/M 37 MISD. FTA 1126 REED TERRY BRETT W/M 50 MISD. SPEEDING, SUS. LICENSE, HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY 1225 ROBINSON JOHNNY RAY W/M 35 FEL. PROBATION VIOLATION 1511 RUSSELL BRYAN LAWRANCE PATRICK W/M 36 MISD. FTA 1519 TEASLEY AMBER ALEXIS W/F 32 MISD. PROBATION... Read More.

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Tuesday, January 13

Fort Oglethorpe Police Seek Public’s Help in Theft Investigation

Tuesday, January 13

The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is requesting assistance from the public in identifying an individual connected to an ongoing theft investigation at a local retail business. According to police, the individual shown in released photographs is considered a person of interest in... Read More.

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Tuesday, January 13

Qualifying fees have been set for county offices in the 2026 general primary and general election. Fees are three percent of the minimum salary for each office. This year, seats up for election include Districts 1 and 2 on... Read More.

Qualifying Fees Set for 2026 County Elections

Monday, January 12

Qualifying fees have been established for county offices up for election in the 2026 general primary and general election. Fees are set at three percent of the minimum salary for each office. Seats on the ballot this year include Districts 1 and 2 on the... Read More.

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

Monday, January 12

Georgia residents can now add emergency contact information to their driver’s license or state ID record, giving law enforcement and medical personnel a faster way to notify loved ones during emergencies. The new option allows drivers to securely store emergency contact details in a statewide... Read More.

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BIRD FLU CONFIRMED IN WALKER COUNTY

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Crowded Field Emerges in Race to Replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Chickamauga City Council Moves Forward With Possible Removal of Mayor

Rock City Rezoning Request Draws Concern From Walker County Residents

Chickamauga Man Arrested After Pursuit, Crash Injures Several on Battlefield Parkway

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/13/26

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Fort Oglethorpe Police Seek Public’s Help in Theft Investigation

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Qualifying Fees Set for 2026 County Elections

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

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