Walker County Government Offices Closed Monday, January 20
On Monday, January 20, 2025, Walker County Government offices will be closed in observance of MLK Day.
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GNTC Closed Monday in Observance of MLK Day
GNTC will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Road Work Alert: Tuesday 1/21 and Wednesday 1/22 Kendrick’s Switch Rd Closed To Thru Traffic and Osburn Rd Closed From Hwy 27 to Lee Gordon Mill Rd For Weeks
Road Work Alert for next week (January 21):
Kendrick's Switch Road will be closed Tuesday (1/21) and Wednesday (1/22) to thru traffic due to a culvert replacement project. The road will close around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday and will reopen by the end of the... Read More.
Chairwoman Teems Announces Melissa Smith Hired Director of Walker County’s Animal Shelter
Chairwoman Angie Teems has announced the hiring of Melissa Smith as the new director of the Walker County Animal Shelter. “Smith has an extensive background devoted to improving the lives of animals,” said Teems. “She brings a lot of energy and ideas, and I’m... Read More.
City of LaFayette Closed Monday for MLK Day
The City of LaFayette will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday along with Tuesday’s regular service.
City Workers involved with the installation of the DAF system at the Lee School... Read More.
Commission Chairwoman Teems and Sheriff Department Members Attend CHAMPS Graduation
From Walker County's Social Media Page:
Chairwoman Angie Teems served as the guest speaker today at Stone Creek Elementary School's C.H.A.M.P.S. graduation program. C.H.A.M.P.S. stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety. Teems spoke about how C.H.A.M.P.S. has provided students with a solid foundation... Read More.
National Weather Service Says Wind Chills Next Week Could Reach Single Digits
From the NWS in Peachtree City:
NOW is the time to prep for the cold! This is likely to be our most impactful cold snap of the season. Temperatures are expected to plummet! Temperatures around sunrise Monday morning are forecast at 10 to 25°F but... Read More.
Winter Skating Through January 31 at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe
Looking for some family fun that won't break the bank? Winter Skating at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe is a place you can skate no matter the weather because it's not ice, it's better, and under the cover of the Stable 41 Pavilion. Tickets... Read More.
City of LaFayette Boil Water Advisory Friday Update
Yesterday, the Electric Department successfully brought power to the new DAF system, installing a new utility pole and configuring the electrical supply. Meanwhile, engineers finalized plumbing plans and plumbing crews worked late into the night to make significant progress.
The City of Lafayette issued a... Read More.
Arctic Air Will Arrive Next Week
According to the National Weather Service, arctic air will arrive next week and confidence in much colder weather is high. This image shows the forecast high temperatures for Monday and the odds of high temperatures below freezing through the middle of the week.
Walker County’s State Senator Colton Moore Is Free From The Fulton County Jail, Released Hours After His Arrest Thursday At The Georgia State Capitol By State Troopers.
Walker County's State Senator Colton Moore is free from the Fulton County Jail, released hours after his arrest Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol by state troopers.
The 31 year old Trenton native was released on a $1,000 bond for a single misdemeanor charge of... Read More.