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Ringgold Man Admits to Stealing Nearly $40,000 Through Fraudulent Overtime Claims

Thursday, January 8

A Ringgold man who worked for the National Park Service has admitted to stealing thousands of dollars in taxpayer money by submitting false overtime claims. Federal prosecutors say 48-year-old Donny Campbell, a former maintenance department employee at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, pleaded guilty... Read More.

DFACS Faces $85 Million Shortfall, Forcing Foster Care Cuts Amid Georgia Budget Surplus

Thursday, January 8

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services is facing a projected budget shortfall of more than $85 million, a financial crisis that has already led to service reductions and a near-standstill in new foster care placements by private providers. The deficit was disclosed during... Read More.

Walker County Approves Contracts to Renovate Long-Vacant Hinkle Fire Hall

Thursday, January 8

A long-vacant fire hall in Walker County is finally set to receive long-awaited renovations after county leaders approved new contracts to restart the stalled project. Walker County spokesperson Joe Legge told WTVC-TV that the Hinkle Fire Hall has sat empty for more than a decade,... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/08/26

Thursday, January 8

DATE: 01/07/2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0638 SANCHEZ STEVEN PAUL H/M 35 MISD. BATTERY FVA, CRIMINAL TRESPASS X3 1111 WALLACE DAVID LEE W/M 55 MISD. CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1559 LILLY LEEANN RENEE W/F 45 MISD. FAILURE TO APPEAR, POSS. OF METH 1559 TONEY JANNESSIA MARQUISE B/F 33 MISD. SUSPENDED LICENSE 1848 LOPEZ-LOPEZ ROGELIO H/M 54 MISD. DRIVING WITHOUT... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/07/26

Thursday, January 8

DATE: 1/06/2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0024 FOWLER SPENCER GENE W/M 21 FELONY POSS OF METH 1140 GARCIA DANIEL CIREACO H/M 36 FELONY VIOLATION PROBATION 1140 GATES JASON TYLER W/M 31 FELONY FINANCIAL CARD TRANSACTION FRAUD 1231 FRASHIER DESTINY ANN W/F 27 FELONY TRESPASS, BURGLARY, DESTROY/REMOVE/ WITH... Read More.

Fire Breaks Out Near Rossville Machine Shop

Thursday, January 8

A fire broke out Wednesday night near Race Engine Design, a machine shop located on Chickamauga Avenue in Rossville. Emergency responders were able to extinguish the blaze, and no injuries have been reported at this time. Details regarding the cause of the fire, the extent... Read More.

Dalton State College, Walker County Schools Announce Educator Pipeline Partnership

Thursday, January 8

Dalton State College and Walker County Schools have announced a new partnership designed to strengthen Georgia’s educator pipeline and support workforce development in northwest Georgia. Under the agreement, Dalton State education majors who reside in Walker County will be guaranteed student-teaching placements within the Walker... Read More.

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Thursday, January 8

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

Thursday, January 8

The City of Chickamauga has called an emergency meeting of the Mayor and City Council for tonight at six p.m. at City Hall on Lee Clarkson Road. According to the agenda, the meeting addresses a declared emergency involving employee safety, workplace welfare, and continuity... Read More.

City of Chickamauga Calls Emergency For A Mayor and Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 7

City of Chickamauga Calls Emergency Mayor and Council Meeting CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — The City of Chickamauga has called an emergency meeting of the Mayor and City Council for Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to be held at City Hall, 1817 Lee Clarkson Road. According... Read More.

Four Convicted in 2024 Chickamauga Murder, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Wednesday, January 7

A Walker County jury has convicted four individuals in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Dakota Bottomlee in Chickamauga. On December 9, 2025, Marcus Allen Chambers, James Logan Darty, Kayla Michelle McClure, and Brayden Niri Whatley were found guilty of malice murder, two counts... Read More.

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Wednesday, January 7

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Ringgold Man Admits to Stealing Nearly $40,000 Through Fraudulent Overtime Claims

DFACS Faces $85 Million Shortfall, Forcing Foster Care Cuts Amid Georgia Budget Surplus

Walker County Approves Contracts to Renovate Long-Vacant Hinkle Fire Hall

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/08/26

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/07/26

Fire Breaks Out Near Rossville Machine Shop

Dalton State College, Walker County Schools Announce Educator Pipeline Partnership

Your Morning Weather Discussion

WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines

City of Chickamauga Calls Emergency For A Mayor and Council Meeting

Four Convicted in 2024 Chickamauga Murder, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Local/Regional News

Walker County Restaurant Report

Georgia Lawmakers Pass “Baby Box” Bill; Measure Now Heads to Governor

Voters Head to Polls Tuesday for Key Runoff Elections

John & Heidi Make Georgia 93.7 WQCH Debut in Middays