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Walker County Board of Commisioners Shares Upcoming Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, February 20

The following constitutes the agenda for the regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Walker County, Georgia to be held at 6:30 p.m. on February 22, 2024 REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING Invocation & Pledges Chairman Whitfield will Call to Order the Regular Meeting Establish... Read More.

Major Drug Bust Leads to Four Arrests in Walker County

Monday, February 19

A drug bust at a property on Corinth Road in Walker County has resulted in the arrest of four individuals, according to authorities. Agents from the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Walker County Sheriff's Office and officers from the... Read More.

Walker This Week

Thursday, February 15

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Tuesday, February 13

Several candidates have filed to run for office in Walker County. Angie Teems is seeking the Commission Chairman position currently held by Shannon Whitfield. Melvin Moody is running for County Commission District 3. Jamey Hulsey is running for District 4 on the County Commission.... Read More.

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Monday, February 12

The regular monthly meeting of the LaFayette City Council is set for today. The meeting starts at 6:30pm at City Hall on South Duke Street. The Walker County Detention Center reported 8 felony arrests between Friday and Saturday. 43-year-old Ted Lamar Steele was arrested on... Read More.

Local Girls Encouraged to Apply for American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program

Monday, February 12

The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program is seeking applicants from northwest Georgia for its upcoming session. This program, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Chickamauga Memorial Unit 217 and other local organizations, provides a unique opportunity for high school girls to learn about... Read More.

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Friday, February 9

The Georgia House on Thursday passed bills to cut state income and local property taxes. The bills would accelerate an already-planned income tax cut, increase homeowner property tax exemptions in some jurisdictions and raise the amount parents can deduct per child from yearly income... Read More.

GNTC Hosts Practical Nursing Program Open House on Walker County Campus

Thursday, February 8

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) hosted an open house for its Practical Nursing program at the Walker County Campus to provide an opportunity to tour the facilities and to meet the instructors and students. The Practical Nursing (PN) program includes academic and occupational courses, along... Read More.

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Thursday, February 8

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet today. The meeting happens at 6:30 at Courthouse Annex III, 201 South Main Street in LaFayette. The meeting with be streamed live on the county Facebook page. The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help... Read More.

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Wednesday, February 7

The Walker County Sheriff's Department is looking for a burglary suspect. The incident happened Monday between noon and 1pm. The suspect pulled up to a residence on South Highway 27 in LaFayette and went inside and took several items. The suspect appears to be... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Burglary Suspect

Wednesday, February 7

On Monday February 5,2024 between times of 12pm and 1pm the suspect shown in the pictures pulled up to a residence on South HWY 27 Lafayette GA driving a 2 door coupe and enters the residence taking several items. It appears the suspect has a... Read More.

Zoning Variance Request Tabled After Input From Property Owners, Community, and Commissioners.

Tuesday, February 6

Jennifer Testa, one of the owners of Rock Spring Resort at 40 Blessed Way in Rock Spring, GA, had requested a conditional variance use to allow four additional RVs to be set up for use as short term rentals at the resort. During the... Read More.