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NWS Issues Extreme Cold Warning into Monday Morning

Sunday, January 19

An Extreme Cold Warning is in place for much of North Georgia tonight into Monday morning. Wind chill values will reach 0 or below in the area. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for the rest of the forecast area, where wind chills... Read More.

Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Sunday Night into Monday Morning for Walker County

Saturday, January 18

Extreme Cold Watch Issued Temperatures in the area will feel like at or below 0F Sunday night into Monday morning!

Walker County Government Offices Closed Monday, January 20

Saturday, January 18

On Monday, January 20, 2025, Walker County Government offices will be closed in observance of MLK Day.

GNTC Closed Monday in Observance of MLK Day

Friday, January 17

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

Friday, January 17

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

Friday, January 17

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

Friday, January 17

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

Friday, January 17

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

Friday, January 17

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.

Time To Prepare For The Arctic Blast Coming

Friday, January 17

Winter Skating Through January 31 at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe

Friday, January 17

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

Friday, January 17

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.

NWS Issues Extreme Cold Warning into Monday Morning

Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Sunday Night into Monday Morning for Walker County

Walker County Government Offices Closed Monday, January 20

GNTC Closed Monday in Observance of MLK 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

Chairwoman Teems Announces Melissa Smith Hired Director of Walker County’s Animal Shelter

City of LaFayette Closed Monday for MLK Day

Commission Chairwoman Teems and Sheriff Department Members Attend CHAMPS Graduation

National Weather Service Says Wind Chills Next Week Could Reach Single Digits

Time To Prepare For The Arctic Blast Coming

Winter Skating Through January 31 at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe

City of LaFayette Boil Water Advisory Friday Update

Local/Regional News

Queen City Lake Beach to Remain Closed as City Continues E. coli Investigation

Walker County Commissioners to Consider FY2027 Budget, Data Center Moratorium at August Meeting

Walker County Commissioners Discuss Possible Property Tax Increase to Fund Fire Department Expansion

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