It’s Spring Break for Walker County Schools this week. Students are back in class one week from today.
Ardurra representatives will be working in the Villanow area this week on a historic resources survey for Walker County. All staff surveying local property will have the Ardurra logo on their vests. The survey is necessary in order for the County to regain its eligibility to receive funding to restore historic properties.
Another scam alert. This one is from Summerville. The City of Summerville has been made aware of a text message that customers are receiving concerning the potential disconnection of their services if a bill is not paid. The City of Summerville will not ask for payment via text or automated phone calls. Please call City Hall for information regarding your account status.
A small earthquake was recorded Saturday morning in Northwest Georgia. According to the U.S. Geological Survey a magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded near Trion just before 8am on Saturday. The USGS noted a few people reported feeling the earthquake. This marks the second quake in as many months. An earthquake that registered a 2.6 was recorded in Menlo on February 25th.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will start dropping oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits for wildlife in northwest Georgia in April. Beginning April 7, more than 500,000 baits will be distributed across more than 2,700 square miles in northwest Georgia for raccoons and other wildlife. The baits will be distributed by planes and helicopters throughout parts of 16 counties including Dade, Walker and Catoosa, counties. The smell of the baits attracts targeted wild animals so they are vaccinated after eating them. The baits are usually distributed in October of each year, but it was delayed in 2024 due to the damage from Hurricane Helene. It is recommended that anyone who finds a bait leave it alone so wildlife can find it. However, if a bait is intact and out in the open, it can be tossed deeper into the woods or brush where a wild animal is more likely to find it as long as gloves are worn. The baits are not harmful to pets, but ingestion of a large amount may cause a temporary upset stomach.
