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Red Cross Urges Residents to Test Smoke Alarms as Clocks Fall Back

Friday, October 31

Working smoke alarms can cut home fire deaths in half, officials say ATLANTA — As daylight saving time ends this Sunday, November 2, the American Red Cross is reminding everyone to test their smoke alarms while turning clocks back one hour. The organization emphasizes that... Read More.

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Friday, October 31

Three of the five Saddle Ridge School students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom gummies remain in stable condition. Walker County Superintendent Damon Raines says the incident happened Wednesday, when three students began showing concerning symptoms at school and were taken... Read More.

Downtown LaFayette Gears Up for Annual “Scare on the Square” Tonight

Friday, October 31

Downtown LaFayette will come alive tonight for the annual Scare on the Square Halloween celebration. The event features contests, costumes, and plenty of candy for trick-or-treaters throughout the downtown area. Festivities kick off this afternoon with the Pumpkin Decorating and Carving Contest at the Downtown... Read More.

LaFayette Softball Splits Two Games in Columbus – Will Play Friday at 1pm.

Thursday, October 30

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers opened play at the GHSA State Softball Tournament in Columbus on Thursday, splitting their first two games of the double-elimination bracket. LaFayette started strong with an 8–1 victory over North Hall in Game One. The Ramblers broke the game open with... Read More.

State Review Finds Transparency Gaps in Walker County’s Use of Hotel-Motel Tax Funds for McLemore Resort

Thursday, October 30

A state review board says Walker County’s handling of hotel-motel tax funds connected to the McLemore golf resort shows gaps in transparency and documentation—though investigators found no direct violations of Georgia law. The Georgia Hotel-Motel Tax Performance Review Board released a preliminary report Thursday outlining... Read More.

Three Students Remain Hospitalized Following Kratom Incident at Saddle Ridge School

Thursday, October 30

Three of the five Saddle Ridge School students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom gummies remain in stable condition, according to Walker County Superintendent Damon Raines. Raines said the incident began Wednesday when three students showed concerning symptoms at school and were taken to the hospital. A... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Scores

Thursday, October 30

99 Rock City (Fudge Kitchen) 1400 Patten Rd Lookout Mountain, GA 90 Rock City (Café’7/Cliff Terrace) 1400 Patten Rd Lookout Mountain, GA 98 Rock City (Starbucks) 1400 Patten Rd Lookout Mountain, GA 100 Rock City (Hearth) 1400 Patten Rd Lookout Mountain, GA 100 Trading... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 10/30/25

Thursday, October 30

DATE: 10/29/2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0951 GRAHAM BRAYDEN HUNTER W/M 29 FELONY FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE FROM ANOTHER STATE 0955 CHEATON NICHOLAS ANTONIO B/M 41 --- RETURN FROM DR APPT 1120 COOPER WILLIAM LANDEN W/M 18 MISD THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING 1315 SILVEY CODY WAYNE W/M 30 MISD DWLSR, IMPROPER TRANSFER LICENSE... Read More.

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Thursday, October 30

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Thursday, October 30

Several students at a Walker County school were hospitalized Wednesday after ingesting a substance later identified as Kratom. Authorities say multiple eighth-grade students at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School in Rock Spring became ill after consuming what’s being described... Read More.

UPDATE: Softball Plays Thursday Morning at 11am

Wednesday, October 29

Rain in Columbus continues to wreck havoc with the GHSA Softball Championships. The Lady Ramblers and North Hall will finally take the field in an Elite 8 match up Thursday morning at 11am. The game was orginally scheduled for Wednesday and was moved twice... Read More.

Several Saddle Ridge Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Kratom-Laced Substance

Wednesday, October 29

Several eighth-grade students at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School were hospitalized Wednesday after ingesting a substance that was later identified as Kratom, according to Walker County school officials. Emergency responders were called to the school after multiple students began showing signs of illness. The... Read More.

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Red Cross Urges Residents to Test Smoke Alarms as Clocks Fall Back

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

Downtown LaFayette Gears Up for Annual “Scare on the Square” Tonight

LaFayette Softball Splits Two Games in Columbus – Will Play Friday at 1pm.

State Review Finds Transparency Gaps in Walker County’s Use of Hotel-Motel Tax Funds for McLemore Resort

Three Students Remain Hospitalized Following Kratom Incident at Saddle Ridge School

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Scores

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 10/30/25

Your Morning Weather Discussion

WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines

UPDATE: Softball Plays Thursday Morning at 11am

Several Saddle Ridge Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Kratom-Laced Substance

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Walker County Restaurant Report

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