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Walker County Schools are looking for an interim School Board Member for Post 3 with last week’s resignation of former member Mike Carruth.  Tuesday, the school system announced a press release on the vacancy created by Carruth’s departure July 9th. Superintendent Damon Raines spoke to the board Monday night on the upcoming interview process for the panel selected candidate to serve until the November 5th election.  Carruth and another board member were targets of a lawsuit last year alleging nepotism.  Both were later cleared by a Superior Court Judge’s decision.  Carruth was first elected to the Chattanooga Valley post in 2004 and re-elected in 2022.  No reason was given for his resignation.  Those interested in the board vacancy can submit their name and contact information by Monday.
The ribbon cutting for the new Walker Rocks Playground has been set.  July 31st is the date.  The playground is located behind the Civic Center.  It’s open now.  Children of all abilities are invited to come play.  
Walker County is hiring.  The county is looking to ad an animal control dispatcher.  The individual will be working to provide support to Animal Control and the Walker County Animal Shelter.  Visit WalkerCountyGA.gov to apply for the job.
Only two felony arrests Monday in Walker County.  28-year-old Leah Faith Duncan was booked on possession of a schedule II, driving on a suspended license and crossing the guard line.  You can find an updated and complete arrests report online at DiscoverWalker.com.