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Former Hutcheson Hospital Campus Closed; Emergency Services Now at New Battlefield Parkway Facility

Monday, January 12

All services, including the emergency department, at the former CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia facility (formerly Hutcheson Hospital) are now closed, hospital officials confirmed. Patients seeking emergency care should instead go to the CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia, located at 4710 Battlefield Parkway, which is now... Read More.

GBI Arrests Chattanooga Man in Chattooga County Financial Investigation

Monday, January 12

A Chattanooga man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into suspicious financial activity involving Chattooga County accounts, according to Sheriff Mark Schrader. Sheriff Schrader said the GBI arrested Jonathan Wesley Allen, 52, of Chattanooga, on Friday, January 9, charging him with... Read More.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Monday, January 12

Georgia’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in November 2025 but remained well below the national average, according to data released this week by the Georgia Department of Labor. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 3.5 percent in November, up from a revised 3.4 percent in... Read More.

Meeting Schedule: Walker County Board of Commissioners

Monday, January 12

MEETING CALENDAR for 2026: January 8 @ 6:00pm February 5 @ 6:00pm March 5 @ 6:30pm (meeting time changes) April 2 @ 6:30pm May 7 @ 6:30pm June 4 @ 6:30pm July 9 @ 6:30pm (instead of July 2) August 6 @ 6:30pm September... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

Monday, January 12

The Walker County Board of Commissioners handled several routine but required items during its first meeting of the new year, including the election of a vice chair, changes to its meeting schedule and setting qualifying fees for the 2026 election cycle. Commissioners unanimously voted to... Read More.

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

Monday, January 12

Drivers in Dade, Catoosa and Walker counties continue to enjoy some of the most affordable fuel in Georgia, with the **Catoosa-Dade-Walker region reporting the lowest average regular gasoline price in the state at approximately $2.52 per gallon as of Monday — well below the... Read More.

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

Monday, January 12

2026 LHS Boys Soccer Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Jan 20-21 Tue-Wed Tryouts LHS 3:45-5:00 February 6 Friday Orange and Black Scrimmage LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 10 Tuesday Dalton Academy LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 13 Friday Trion LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 17 Tuesday Chattooga LHS 5:00... Read More.

AGENDA: Walker County Board of Eduction 1/20/26

Monday, January 12

Walker County Board of Education Regular Session 01/20/2026 - 06:00 PM Walker County Dept. of Education Building 301 North Cherokee Street LaFayette, GA 30728 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE TO FLAGS IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS i. LaFayette Middle School- Ramble Radio Club Recognition VI. ITEMS OF INFORMATION i. Superintendent's Report ii.... Read More.

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

Monday, January 12

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has expanded its hands-on training resources with the donation of a Cessna 401A aircraft. The aircraft was donated by a private individual from Dalton and marks the fourth 400-series Cessna airplane now owned by GNTC. According to... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/12/26

Monday, January 12

DATE: 1-11-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0900 BROWN DAVID RAY W/M 56 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION, THEFT BY TAKING 0900 SCOTT KAREN ELIZABETH W/F 55 MISD SHOPLIFTING 1430 SNIPES JAYME LEI W/F 21 FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION 1448 ROMAN HAYDEN BARBARA W/F 29 FELONY THEFT BY TAKING MOTOR VEHICLE, THEFT BY RECEIVING 1450 MORTON LARRY CHESTER W/M 32 FELONY SUSP... Read More.

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Monday, January 12

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Monday, January 12

Voters in the LaFayette Precinct will see a change at the polls beginning with upcoming elections. Walker County election officials say the polling location has been moved from the LaFayette Senior Center on South Main Street to the Walker... Read More.

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Former Hutcheson Hospital Campus Closed; Emergency Services Now at New Battlefield Parkway Facility

GBI Arrests Chattanooga Man in Chattooga County Financial Investigation

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Meeting Schedule: Walker County Board of Commissioners

Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

AGENDA: Walker County Board of Eduction 1/20/26

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/12/26

Your Morning Weather Discussion

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