Walker County Government Offices to be Closed March 29th
Walker County Government offices will be closed Friday, March 29. Offices will reopen Monday, April 1. The landfill will be open on Friday.
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Walker County Sheriff’s Department Collaborates with Tennessee Deputies to Apprehend Alleged Kidnapper
Sheriff Steve Wilson of the Walker County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh of the Rutherford County (TN) Sheriff’s Office shared information on activity on March 26th. A non-custodial father accused of kidnapping his 3-year-old son from his Georgia home was apprehended within 2-1/2 hours... Read More.
LaFayette to Recognize Walmart Partnership at City Lake Facility Dedication
LaFayette, March 25 th –In celebration of community collaboration, the City of LaFayette will host a dedication ceremony for the newly constructed restrooms at Queen City Lake. Scheduled for Thursday, March 28th at 12pm, this event marks a milestone in the ongoing partnership between... Read More.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Shares Snake Advice
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has shared advice regarding the emergence of snakes as the weather warms.As spring warms up, snakes are on the move and Georgians are asking questions when they see one: namely, what species is it and what should they... Read More.
Traffic Advisory – March 25, 2024
Traffic advisory: A contractor with the railroad company will be working around Bell Road and Glass Road in Rock Spring early this week. Both roads will be closed at the railroad tracks for the day while they work.
Fiddler Announces Candidacy For Superior Court Judge Of The Lookout Mountain Circuit
Ann Willard Fiddler, officially announced her candidacy for Superior Court Judge of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit consisting of Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker Counties for the seat currently held by the Honorable Judge Kristina Cook Graham. The non-partisan primary election occurs on May... Read More.
LaFayette High School Band Holds Second Songs for the Band Benefit Concert
The LHS Rambler Band held its second Songs for the Band benefit concert arranged by LHS alumni and Nashville singer-songwriter Channing Wilson. Channing brought with him fellow singer-songwriters Jonathan Singleton and Rob Snyder. All three... Read More.
Walker This Week Episode 9
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Walker County Democratic Party Offering Annual Scholarship Honoring Susan Darling
The Walker County Democratic Party has established an annual scholarship program as a memorial to honor long-time member and public servant Susan Darling. Mrs. Darling was very involved with 4-H students and worked with special needs children whom she would let help on... Read More.
GNTC Announces Appointment of Five Members to Board of Directors
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointments of Josh Ingle, Tyler Kendall, Jeff Petrea, Jessica “Missy” Puckett and Megan Talley to its Board of Directors.Ingle has served as superintendent of Dade County Schools since 2021. His previous positions with the school system include... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff’s Office to Hold Awards and Recognition Ceremony
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office will have an awards and recognition ceremony
on Wednesday evening, March 20th, 2024 at 6:30 P.M., at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 N Highway 27 Rock Spring, GA 30739.Civilian and officers will be recognized for, Life Saving award, Medal of... Read More.
State Senator Colton Moore banned from the Georgia House Chambers at the State Capital Thursday
State Senator Colton Moore was banned from the Georgia House Chambers at the State Capital Thursday. Senators were debating a resolution that would have allowed a building on the University of North... Read More.
