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Walker County Commissioners Postpone Vote on $40 Million FY2027 Budget

Sunday, August 9

The Walker County Board of Commissioners has postponed a vote on the county’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, removing the measure from Thursday night’s agenda and deciding to hold another work session before moving forward. The decision came during the board’s August 6 meeting. Commissioners... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees for Available Pets

Sunday, August 9

Adoption fees are currently being waived for all available animals at the Walker County Animal Shelter as officials ask the community to help find homes for a growing number of dogs and cats. The waived adoption fees are being offered through a partnership with the... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education Plans Full Millage Rollback for 2026

Sunday, August 9

The Walker County Board of Education plans to adopt the full rollback millage rate for 2026, continuing a trend of lowering or maintaining the school district’s millage rate in recent years. The board is expected to consider a rollback rate of 14.013 mills during its... Read More.

City of LaFayette Identifies Source of Elevated E. coli Levels at Queen City Lake

Saturday, August 8

The City of LaFayette says it has identified the source of the elevated E. coli levels that have kept the swimming area at Queen City Lake closed in recent weeks. In an update released this week, city officials said broader testing conducted around the lake... Read More.

Indiana Street at Park Street Closed Due to Flooding in LaFayette

Friday, August 7

A portion of Indiana Street is currently closed due to flooding following heavy rainfall in the LaFayette area. According to the LaFayette Police Department, Indiana Street at Park Street has been closed because of water covering the roadway. Police are asking motorists to use caution while... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Friday, August 7

100 Chanticleer Inn Bed & Breakfast (Pool) 1300 Mockingbird Ln Lookout Mountain, GA 100 China Buffet 1141 N Main St Lafayette, GA 96 Roper Cafe 1507 Broomtown Rd Lafayette, GA 100 Cloudland at Mclemore Resort (Hilton Curio) - The Pocket Cafe 243 Cloudland Dr... Read More.

Walker County Voters to Decide Senior School Tax Exemptions in November

Thursday, August 6

Walker County voters will decide this fall whether to approve expanded school property tax exemptions for senior homeowners. The Walker County Board of Elections & Registration announced Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, that voters will be asked to approve or reject a proposed homestead exemption for... Read More.

No Vote Taken on County Budget at Thursday Night Walker County Commission Meeting

Thursday, August 6

A group of Walker County residents is calling for greater public involvement in the county's budget process after raising concerns about the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Members of the collective say they believe the proposed budget contains an approximately $2 million shortfall and are... Read More.

Walker County Students Return to School Under New Statewide Cell Phone Restrictions

Thursday, August 6

As students headed back to class across Walker County this week, many are returning under new statewide rules limiting the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. Georgia's Distraction-Free Education Act requires all public school districts to prohibit students in kindergarten through eighth... Read More.

Walker County Assessor’s Office Closing Temporarily for Building Repairs

Thursday, August 6

The Walker County Assessor's Office in Rock Spring will temporarily close to the public beginning Friday, Aug. 7, while the building undergoes repairs. The closure is expected to last through Friday, Sept. 4. Although the office will not be open to the public during that... Read More.

LaFayette Police Remind Drivers to Follow School Bus Laws as Walker County Students Return to Class

Wednesday, August 5

As Walker County students head back to school, the LaFayette Police Department is urging motorists to slow down, stay alert, and follow Georgia's school bus passing laws to help keep children safe. In a social media post, the department reminded drivers to use extra caution... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education Announces Plan to Fully Roll Back 2026 Millage Rate

Wednesday, August 5

The Walker County Board of Education released the following statement Wednesday announcing plans to adopt the full rollback millage rate of 14.013 mills for 2026 and inviting the public to attend a hearing on the proposed rate later this month. Here is the full... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Postpone Vote on $40 Million FY2027 Budget

Walker County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees for Available Pets

Walker County Board of Education Plans Full Millage Rollback for 2026

City of LaFayette Identifies Source of Elevated E. coli Levels at Queen City Lake

Indiana Street at Park Street Closed Due to Flooding in LaFayette

Walker County Restaurant Report

Walker County Voters to Decide Senior School Tax Exemptions in November

No Vote Taken on County Budget at Thursday Night Walker County Commission Meeting

Walker County Students Return to School Under New Statewide Cell Phone Restrictions

Walker County Assessor’s Office Closing Temporarily for Building Repairs

LaFayette Police Remind Drivers to Follow School Bus Laws as Walker County Students Return to Class

Walker County Board of Education Announces Plan to Fully Roll Back 2026 Millage Rate

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