We could see more severe weather on Saturday. The storms could start moving through the area between 2am and 8am. These storms could produce damaging winds; hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Stay tuned to Georgia 93-7 for the latest forecast from Patrick Core. You can always get the latest weather conditions on our website DiscoverWalker.com.
All Walker County Government offices will close early at 11:00 a.m. This is to allow county employees the opportunity to attend an employee appreciation event. This includes all county locations, such as the landfill, planning, tag and tax offices, the tax assessor, Clerk of Courts, and Probate Court. Please plan accordingly, and if you need to take care of any business, be sure to do so before 11:00 a.m.
The Walker County Health Department will be offering free screenings today. From 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., they will provide hearing, vision, dental, and nutrition check-ups, along with the required 3300 Forms for school enrollment. This event is available for children ages 3 to 18. Stop by the Walker County Health Department at 603 East Villanow Street in LaFayette.
Rock Spring voters have a new place to vote in the Public Service Commissioner Special Election next month. If you normally vote in the 500 Building on the GNTC campus, you will now vote in the 600 Building. The 500 Building is undergoing some construction this summer. The 600 building is right next door and signage will be posted.
The latest restaurant health inspection scores for Walker County. In LaFayette, Bojangles scored an 89. Viena Bier Garten got a 99. Domino’s Pizza received a 93. Hardees got a 91. In Chickamauga, Hardees got a 97. The Homestead received a 95.
The Georgia Department of Labor has just announced that the state’s unemployment rate for April 2025 remains unchanged at 3.6%. That figure holds steady from March, signaling stability in Georgia’s job market. What’s more, this rate is six-tenths of a percent lower than the national unemployment rate, highlighting Georgia’s stronger-than-average performance compared to the rest of the country. State officials say the data reflects continued resilience in Georgia’s economy, despite nationwide challenges. With unemployment holding steady at these levels, experts remain hopeful for the state’s continued growth in the coming months.
Catoosa County Authorities are currently searching for a man on an electric scooter who is wanted in connection with a theft at the Victory Fuels gas station. The suspect was last seen on May 8th, pushing the scooter from the gas station located on West Cloud Springs Road. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the identity of this individual to come forward. If you have any details, please contact the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office immediately.