North Georgia Field Director Luke Hetland At Walker County Civic Center Tuesday
Luke Hetland, the North Georgia Field Director for the Office of Lt. Governor Burt Jones, will be at the Read More.
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Walker County Board of Education Tentative Meeting Agendas
The Walker County Board of Education Tentative Meeting Agendas
February 11, 2025 6:00 p.m. - Planning Session - Advancing Education Center
February 18, 2025 8:30 a.m. - Winter Work Session - Central Office
February 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. - Regular Session -Central Office
Rambler Wrestlers Secure Spot At State!
After 14 hours of wrestling at Chestatee HS, these guys secured their spot at the GHSA State Tournament! 💪🔥
Congratulations to these Rambler Wrestlers!
🥇Eli Pearson 1st
🥉Avery Davis 3rd
🥉Haygen Baker 3rd
🔸️Spencer Chadwick 4th
◾️Isaac Hamilton 6th
🔸️Nicholas Cigalina 6th
◾️Parker Greco 8th
🔸️Aaden McGuire 9th (alternate)
🔥State Championship Tournament will begin... Read More.
Walker County Post Commissioners Meeting Report
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Commissioners say they're looking to address the county's longstanding problem of stray and feral animal overpopulations, with a new pet surgical voucher program that will soon be coordinated by Walker County Animal Control.
In Thursday night's two and a half... Read More.
Walker County Government Employees Take On New Responsibilities
According to Walker County Government, several current employees started the new year with new responsibilities.
Dakiya Porter began working with Walker County in 2020 as an administrative assistant and most recently served as a communications specialist. During her tenure with the county, she has also... Read More.
Walker County Fire Hosts 4th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team
Walker County Fire Rescue hosted the 4th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team. The team was being elevated on their response to a clandestine drug lab.
(Photos Courtesy of Walker County Emergency Management)
Walker County 180 Video Update
The new year brings a new schedule for the Board of Commissioners, plus updates on the housing market and a sneak preview of the county’s new spay/neuter voucher program, all ahead in this edition of Walker 180.
American Legion Auxiliary High School Girls State Session
The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is a course of instruction and application of the fundamental principles and procedures of city, county, and state government under the American system. High school girls completing their junior year with good moral character and leadership abilities and... Read More.
2024 City Of LaFayette Police Stats
These are the statistics for The City Of LaFayette Police for last year (2024):
New CHI Hospital Update
Progress is happening on the new CHI Hospital in Catoosa County. Walker County Residents along with surrounding counties will be served by the state of the art facility set to open later this year.
February 2025 Construction Update
CHI Hospital Set To Open December 2025
New Home Growth In Walker County Continued In 2024
A year after posting record housing growth, Walker County continued to experience robust construction of new homes in 2024. Walker County’s Planning Office issued 276 permits for the construction of new single-family homes last year in the unincorporated areas of the county. Most of... Read More.
GEMA Hosts Statewide Tornado Drill
9:30 a.m. today there will be a statewide tornado drill to emphasize that planning and practicing how and where you take shelter is a matter of survival. More tips on sheltering during tornadoes are available at Read More.