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Walker County Board of Commissioners Will Meet on July 11th
The agenda for the Walker County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 11, 2024 is attached. The meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Courthouse Annex III at 201 S Main Street in LaFayette and will be streamed live on the county's Facebook page.
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Today is expected to be another scorcher. The index could reach 105 today. Make sure you stay cool and stay hydrated if you have to be outdoors.
More paving work is happening this week. Paving will begin on Enloe Street, Circle Drive and East Avenue.... Read More.
2024 Paving Projects Get Underway This Week In Lafayette
Starting this week, we will begin our 2024 paving projects on Enloe Street, Circle Drive, and East Avenue. These projects are funded by LMIG (state) funding and some TSPLOST.
This initiative is part of our larger commitment to prioritizing quality infrastructure. The City of LaFayette... Read More.
Lightning Strike Likely Cause of Walker County House Fire
LaFayette, GA (July 5, 2024) – Walker County dispatchers received a call around 1:19pm of a structure fire at 14 Rayleigh Drive. After reportedly hearing lightning strike his house, the homeowner went outside and noticed smoke coming from the attic area, prompting him to... Read More.
Updated; Walker County Sheriff’s Dept Asking For Help Locating Missing Female
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FOUND SAFE ---Adie has been found safe we appreciate all the tips called in. MISSING/RUNAWAY
MISSING/RUNAWAY
Adie Chastain is missing as of last night {July 4th}. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this female please contact Detective Walter Hensley at... Read More.
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A heat advisory is in effect today for Walker County. The advisory will last from 11am until 8pm. Forecasters say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids today and stay in an air-conditioned room.... Read More.
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High temperatures and low rainfall have increased the risk of wildfire in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission is urging everyone to use extreme caution when conducting any kind of outdoor burning. Fireworks, camp fires, barbecue grills, even hot machinery on dry grass can spark... Read More.
Georgia Forestry Commission Warns of Wildfire Danger
GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION
WILDFIRE DANGER
High temperatures and low rainfall have increased the risk of wildfire in Georgia. The
Georgia Forestry Commission is urging everyone to use extreme caution when
conducting any kind of outdoor burning. Fireworks, camp fires, barbecue grills, even hot
machinery on dry grass can spark... Read More.
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As we move into July there are some new laws going into effect in the state of Georgia. Squatted trucks are no longer legal. As of yesterday it's illegal to drive a truck with the front end raised higher than the rear. The law... Read More.
Walker County Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, July 18
The agenda for the next Walker County Planning Commission meeting is posted below. The Commission meets at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Hwy 27 in Rock Spring.
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The 4th of July is coming up this week. WQCH wants to remind you to use caution if you're planning to shoot off fireworks. Make sure you watch out for your pets and your neighbors' pets too. Keep your pets indoors if you can... Read More.