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The Walker County Board of Education Announces Vacant Board Seat

Friday, January 24

From The Walker County Board of Education: Vacant Board Seat Process Post 4-Stacey Meeks January 22, 2025 Mr. Stacey Meeks was elected for the open School Board Seat in Post 4 in November. Mr. Meeks will be moving to another area of the county, officially vacating that post,... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education Decision Not To Opt Out Of HB581

Friday, January 24

Please see the attached press release from the Walker County Board of Education regarding their decision on HB581:

Boil Water Advisory for City of LaFayette Lee School Road Water Treatment Plant Update

Friday, January 24

The Boil Water Advisory for City of LaFayette Utility customers served by the Lee School Road Water Treatment Plant remains in place. However, yesterday brought another good day of low turbidity, and the tanks are nearing recovery. Contractors worked on fusing the massive 12-inch pipes... Read More.

The Walker County 2025-2026 School Calendar

Friday, January 24

Walker County 2025-2026 School Calendar

Your Friday Morning Weather Discussion

Friday, January 24

Cold, Arctic Air Will Be Tough To Scour Out!

Walker County Special Called Meeting Held January 23

Thursday, January 23

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting Thursday, January 23 to considering a resolution to apply for a Historic Resources Survey Grant.

Ridgeland Road Between Burlington Dr and Dogwood Ln Closed January 24

Thursday, January 23

Road closure alert: Ridgeland Road, between Burlington Drive and Dogwood Lane, will be closed tomorrow (January 24) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for utility work.

March 18, 2025 There Will Be A Countywide Election On The Renewal of Walker School System’s ESPLOST

Thursday, January 23

There will be a special election in Walker County on March 18, 2025. The School system's ESPLOST is expiring and the public will vote on whether or not to renew it.

Walker County Sand Box Replenished

Wednesday, January 22

The Walker County sand box was replenished today with two loads of 50 tons of a salt/sand mix. If another winter storm heads to Walker County, they are stocked up.

Walker County Schools Return To Normal Schedule Thursday

Wednesday, January 22

Walker County Schools will return to a normal operating schedule on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

City Of LaFayette Boil Water Advisory Update and Work Progress Report

Wednesday, January 22

The Boil Water Advisory for City of LaFayette Utility customers served by the Lee School Road Water Treatment Plant remains in place. Progress is continuing on the DAF system installation at the Water Treatment Plant. City staff successfully leveled the site for the new... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Office Asking Assistance Identifying Person Wanted For Questioning

Tuesday, January 21

The Walker County Sheriff Office is asking for assistance in identifying this person pictured. He made several stops at residences in the Chattanooga Valley area of the county over the weekend asking for food/water. He is wanted for questioning in relation to several reports... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Education Announces Vacant Board Seat

Walker County Board of Education Decision Not To Opt Out Of HB581

Boil Water Advisory for City of LaFayette Lee School Road Water Treatment Plant Update

The Walker County 2025-2026 School Calendar

Your Friday Morning Weather Discussion

Walker County Special Called Meeting Held January 23

Ridgeland Road Between Burlington Dr and Dogwood Ln Closed January 24

March 18, 2025 There Will Be A Countywide Election On The Renewal of Walker School System’s ESPLOST

Walker County Sand Box Replenished

Walker County Schools Return To Normal Schedule Thursday

City Of LaFayette Boil Water Advisory Update and Work Progress Report

Walker County Sheriff Office Asking Assistance Identifying Person Wanted For Questioning

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