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The Walker County Animal Shelter is temporarily closed after a stray dog tested positive for parvovirus. Shelter staff say the juvenile stray was brought in less than a week ago and later showed signs of the highly contagious virus. While all... Read More.
LaFayette Volleyball Wraps Up Region Play with Strong Finish
The LaFayette High School volleyball team closed out region play this week with an impressive 8-2 record, solidifying their spot as one of the top teams in the area.
On Tuesday night, the varsity squad faced tough competition, dropping their first match to top-ranked Calhoun... Read More.
Walker County Animal Shelter Temporarily Closed After Parvovirus Case
The Walker County Animal Shelter has temporarily closed its doors after a stray animal tested positive for parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease affecting dogs.
According to shelter staff, a juvenile stray brought in less than a week ago began showing symptoms of... Read More.
LaFayette Firefighters Help Make Aerial Dream Come True for Local Senior
A special wish took flight over LaFayette recently, thanks to a collaboration between the LaFayette Fire Department’s Red Shift crew and Pruitt Healthcare.
Through Pruitt Healthcare’s Committed to Care program, Ms. Henderson, an elderly resident, was given the opportunity to see her hometown from the... Read More.
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HONORS GBI SPECIAL AGENT JOE MONTGOMERY UPON RETIREMENT
The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has expressed its gratitude to Special Agent in Charge Joe Montgomery as he retires after more than four decades of service with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Montgomery’s career with the GBI began in 1984, where he... Read More.
Motorcycle Rider Airlifted After Collision With Truck in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — A motorcyclist was airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center following a serious crash on GA 136 early Monday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
The crash occurred around 7:01 a.m. near mile marker 7. Troopers say a white Ford F-450 hauling... Read More.
WQCH and Georgia 93.7 Local News Headlines
Walker County homeowners will see lower property tax bills next year, following action by local officials to reduce millage rates. At their September meeting, the Walker County Board of Commissioners approved a rollback of the property tax millage rate to... Read More.
Walker County Board of Commissioners Approves Historic Low Millage Rate
Walker County, GA – September 2025 – The Walker County Board of Commissioners has approved another historically low millage rate at their September meeting, marking the lowest property tax rate in the county since 2012.
Under the new rate, a homeowner in the unincorporated areas... Read More.
Lady Ramblers Sweep Gilmer in Dominant Doubleheader
The LaFayette High School Lady Ramblers softball team delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, sweeping a doubleheader against Gilmer with scores of 3-0 and 10-2.
In Game One, Marlie Day continued her outstanding season in the circle, tossing a complete-game shutout with 10 strikeouts and... Read More.
Walker County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Lacey Smith as New President and CEO
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — The Walker County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Lacey Smith will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 6, 2025.
Smith is no stranger to the Chamber, having previously served as its President for seven years.... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 9/23/25
DATE: 9-22-2025 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
0635
MOSELY
THOMAS
CHANSEY
B/M
47
FELONY
POSS OF FIREARM BY CONV FELON, POSS STOLEN FIREARM, NO INS
0843
HUNZIAER
REINER
H
W/M
39
FELONY
CRIMINAL TRESSPASS; DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, CRIMINAL... Read More.