The Walker County Board of Commissioners will consider several zoning requests, a proposed asphalt and concrete plant, road abandonment and grant funding during its regular meeting this evening. A major agenda item is a request from Walker County Stone for a special-use permit to operate an asphalt and concrete plant on Ridgeway Road in LaFayette. The Planning Commission has recommended approval, but commissioners will hold a public hearing before making a decision. Two additional zoning variances are also scheduled for consideration, along with a proposed ordinance governing right-of-way encroachments and a request to abandon a portion of Old Highway 27. Commissioners will also consider allowing the Sheriff’s Office to apply for a 17-thousand-517-dollar federal justice grant, with no required county match. Tonight’s meeting begins at 6:30 at Walker County Governmental Annex Four, in LaFayette. Public comments are scheduled.
Two felony arrests were reported Tuesday in Walker County. Forty-year-old Edward Lawvan Garth was arrested on a charge of probation violation. Twenty-two-year-old Willie Antonio Stoudmire was charged with driving on a suspended license, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, failure to exercise due care, giving a false name and an altered identification mark.
Georgia drivers may soon have another option when showing their driver’s license during a traffic stop. A 2025 state law allows motorists to present a digital version of their license or ID card in certain electronic formats. The Georgia State Patrol and Capitol Police are already accepting digital licenses, with more law enforcement agencies expected to follow by next year. Drivers are not required to switch to a digital license. Traditional physical driver’s licenses will continue to be accepted, giving motorists a choice between carrying a card or using their smartphone.
Georgia wildlife officials are urging drivers to watch for deer as breeding season approaches and deer movement increases this fall. The Department of Natural Resources says deer are especially active during early morning and evening hours. If you see one near the road, slow down because others may follow. Officials also warn drivers not to swerve to avoid a deer. Staying in your lane and braking safely can help prevent a more serious collision with oncoming traffic or loss of vehicle control.