New Home Growth In Walker County Continued In 2024

A year after posting record housing growth, Walker County continued to experience robust construction of new homes in 2024. Walker County’s Planning Office issued 276 permits for the construction of new single-family homes last year...

Walker County Gears Up for Weather Preparedness and Reports Record Growth in 2023

Community Weather Awareness Event in Walker County on February 3rdIn an effort to bolster community preparedness for severe weather conditions, Walker County Emergency Management is organizing a free weather awareness event scheduled for this Saturday, February 3rd. The event will take place at the...

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Northwest Georgia Unemployment Rate Showing Positive Growth

The unemployment rate for the Northwest Georgia Region was down in the month of December with statistics for the year showing positive growth in the region.A January 2024 press release from the Georgia Department of Labor shows that the unemployment rate was down one-tenth...

Walker County Census Reflects Growth in the County

The U.S. Census Bureau has released new estimates for Walker County. It currently numbers the population at 68,915 residents as of July 1, 2022. This new number shows a growth of 1,255 new residents since 2020.This growth gives an answer to the growth in...

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LaFayette Recreation Department Enjoying Growth

LaFayette's Recreation Department shared significant growth over the past few years. They report a 124% rise in participation in Spring sports since 2016. LRD also shared that soccer alone has grown so much that the city had...