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Walker County Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19

Monday, April 14

Walker County has some amazing dispatchers who work at the 911 Center. This year, the team has already worked multiple weather events, a massive brush fire, a triple murder/suicide, a plane crash and other highly stressful situations, in addition to the calls they normally... Read More.

Walker County Celebrates Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19

Monday, April 7

We have some amazing dispatchers who work at our 911 Center. The team has already worked multiple weather events, a massive brush fire, a triple murder/suicide, a plane crash and other stressful situations, in addition to the calls they would normally receive over the... Read More.

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Tennessee Highway Safety Office Launches ‘Operation Hands Free’ On April 1

Monday, March 31

TENNESSEE – On Tuesday, April 1, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), divisions of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, are partnering with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), local law enforcement, and other traffic safety partners for... Read More.

Cold Weather Safety Tips

Wednesday, February 19

5 P's of Cold Weather Preparedness...Pets, Pipes, and Plants...It's been mild for a few weeks and we may need a reminder of some important tips before the extreme temps hit our area. These are a few good ones. Find more at Weather.gov .

Governor Kemp Proposes One Time $50 Million to Spend on School Safety

Tuesday, January 14

On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp proposed a one-time additional $50 Million to spend on school safety. Schools already receive $109 Million in the continued budget and this would be in addition to that. The money is placed in the July 1, continuing budget and... Read More.

City of LaFayette, LPD, and American Legion to Host Youth Public Safety Camp

Tuesday, April 16

The LaFayette Police Department, City of LaFayette, GA - Fire Department, and... Read More.

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Walker Government Shares Portable Heater Safety Tips

Friday, January 19

During the cold weather, heaters have become a go-to. That being said, the Walker County Government shared seven safety habits when using these portable heaters.Keep all sides of the heater at least 3 feet from beds, clothes, curtains, papers, sofas, and other items... Read More.

Gov. Kemp Announces State Employee Retention Pay Supplement, New School Safety Funding

Monday, December 18

Governor Brian P. Kemp – joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Chairman Matt Hatchett of the House Appropriations Committee – today announced a state employee retention pay supplement of $1,000 for each of the roughly 112,000 state employees and 196,000 educators... Read More.

Tennessee Highway Safety Office Joins Georgia for “Seats Across the States” Event

Wednesday, May 10

Two-Day Car Seat Check Event for Parents, Caregivers in Chattanooga Area On Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) will join the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for “Seats Across the States,” a two-day car seat check event... Read More.

Public Safety Youth Camp Now Taking Applications

Thursday, April 20

The City of Lafayette will be hosting its Public Safety Youth Camp. Those in attendance will learn about various purposes that public safety serves. Any current Lafayette High School student is welcome to attend. This free camp will last from June 5th... Read More.

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Walker County Raises Public Safety Fee – Current Level Of Service Will Be Maintained

Friday, April 14

WALKER COUNTY TO MAINTAIN CURRENT LEVEL OF FIRE SERVICE Adjustment to the public safety fee will help combat years of inflation LaFayette, GA (April 14, 2023) The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday night to maintain the current level of fire service for residents... Read More.

Stories tagged with: safety

Walker County Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19

Walker County Celebrates Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19

Tennessee Highway Safety Office Launches ‘Operation Hands Free’ On April 1

Cold Weather Safety Tips

Governor Kemp Proposes One Time $50 Million to Spend on School Safety

City of LaFayette, LPD, and American Legion to Host Youth Public Safety Camp

Walker Government Shares Portable Heater Safety Tips

Gov. Kemp Announces State Employee Retention Pay Supplement, New School Safety Funding

Tennessee Highway Safety Office Joins Georgia for “Seats Across the States” Event

Public Safety Youth Camp Now Taking Applications

Walker County Raises Public Safety Fee – Current Level Of Service Will Be Maintained

Local/Regional News

LaFayette Ramblers Baseball Team Wins At Home 7-0 and Tribute to Teammate Brennon Beavers

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on March 20th Crash at Barwick–LaFayette Airport

Georgia 93-7 Will Broadcast Today’s LaFayette Baseball Game Live

Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.6% in March