Walker County Board of Commissioner’s Agenda
The Walker County Board of Commissioners has shared their agenda for their May 9th meeting.
Local
LaFayette High School Prepares Students for State-Mandated Tests
As the end of the school year approaches, Local High School (LHS) is gearing up to administer state-mandated End of Course tests. Parents and guardians of students enrolled in English 3, US History, Biology, or Algebra 1 are encouraged to take note of the... Read More.
Walmart Recalls Ground Beef Due to E. coli Concern
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall notice for approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products by Cargill Meat Solutions. The concern arises from potential E. coli contamination in the products.The affected raw ground beef items... Read More.
Walker This Week – Episode 15
https://youtu.be/o2enoHUDVPE?si=0phL5X8VI3AuPkad
GNTC’s 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Date: Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m.
Location: Dalton Convention Center, Dalton, Georgia.More than 170 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, May 2, armed with the education and technical training... Read More.
ARC Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $434,131 grant to Walker County to help fund a direct connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and downtown Chickamauga, known as the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail.“Walker County is committed... Read More.
Walker County Historic Preservation Commission Unveils Wayside Sign for McLemore Cove
The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission unveiled a new wayside sign for McLemore Cove this morning. The sign is in front of the Mountain Cove Farms Store.McLemore Cove is known for antebellum structures, vast farmlands and archaeological significant sites dating back to the 1800’s.... Read More.
District Attorney Fuller Deploying to Middle East
District Attorney Clayton M. Fuller was recently ordered to fulfill an active-duty military deployment with the United States Air Force. DA Fuller will be deploying for six months as a legal advisor to military operations in the Middle East in support of the United States... Read More.
GNTC Graduate Blazes New Career Path for Women Welders
When Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Yosdel Castaneda receives her diploma in Welding and Joining Technology, she knows that she is helping to forge a new career path for women in that profession.Castaneda, at 19, was the youngest of eight female students GNTC Welding... Read More.
Early Voting Begins Today
Today is the first day for Early Voting. Days for this include April 29th through May 17th from 8am to 5pm. On Saturdays, May 4th and May 11th, voting will continue from 9am to 5pm. Residents can place their early votes at the Walker... Read More.
Late Night Fire Claims One Life in Walker County
A late-night fire in Walker County tragically resulted in the loss of one individual's life. Walker County Fire Rescue was alerted to the incident at 11:26 p.m., responding promptly to a report of a house fire at 569 Tinkerbell Circle in the Flintstone community.... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff’s Department Seeking Suspect
THEFT SUSPECT -----
On Tuesday April 23, 2024 the person in the photo reached over the counter and took a $50 Lottery ticket at the Circle K in Rock Spring GA while the clerk was distracted. If you know the person in the photo please... Read More.