New Public Safety Concerns Arise After Demolition of Collapsed Building

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The road in front of the Judicial Annex is closed

LaFayette, GA – The collapse of a building in LaFayette’s downtown square earlier this year continues to pose problems. Late this afternoon, officials with the City of LaFayette notified Walker County Government about additional structural issues at the Walker County Judiciary Annex, following demolition work on the building that collapsed in February. Upon being notified, … Continue reading New Public Safety Concerns Arise After Demolition of Collapsed Building

Developers Break Ground on The Course at McLemore in Walker County

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Several business and community leaders gather on a green space on a golf course with shovels

The Course at McLemore will provide a mountaintop golf experience like no other in the Southeast. Rees Jones and Bill Bergin spent much of 2017 developing a renovation plan. On April 23, 2018, developers gathered on Lookout Mountain in Walker County to break ground on a course that will provide a test for the game’s … Continue reading Developers Break Ground on The Course at McLemore in Walker County

Walker County Promotes Special Adoption Pricing, Rabies Clinics to Raise Awareness About Pet Health Issues

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Commissioner Whitfield with Milo at the Animal Shelter

LaFayette, GA – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield hopes to raise awareness about the importance of responsible pet ownership. During his most recent meeting, Whitfield proclaimed April 30 through May 5 as “Pet Health Awareness Week” in Walker County. The week will be observed with special pricing at the Walker County Animal Shelter and … Continue reading Walker County Promotes Special Adoption Pricing, Rabies Clinics to Raise Awareness About Pet Health Issues

Food City Invests in Walker County

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A group of business leaders break ground of the Food City Mission Ridge location

Rossville, GA - In a few short months, Walker County residents who live between Rossville and Chickamauga will encounter a new shopping experience.  Food City’s replacement store on Mission Ridge Road will be nearly twice the size of the previous grocery, originally built by Red Foods 46-years ago. "We're excited to make the investment in Walker … Continue reading Food City Invests in Walker County

Walker County Hosts Storm Spotter Training on May 1st

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The Civic Center sits quietly as a storm approaches

LaFayette, GA – Walker County wants to grow the number of storm spotters in north Georgia.  The county’s Emergency Management Agency will join forces with its counterpart in Dade County and the National Weather Service (NWS) to host a free SKYWARN Storm Spotter training class on May 1st. The class is open to anyone in … Continue reading Walker County Hosts Storm Spotter Training on May 1st

FM Global Grant Keeps Sparky the Fire Dog Programs in Walker County

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WCES received FM Global Grant

Chickamauga, GA - Walker County Emergency Services (WCES) received a $2,700 fire prevention grant today from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. Dale Miller, a field engineer with FM Global, presented the award to Fire Marshal Paul Linder, along with other WCES team members.  The grant will fund the purchase of … Continue reading FM Global Grant Keeps Sparky the Fire Dog Programs in Walker County

McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain joins the Curio Collection by Hilton

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An artist rendering of the McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain, GA - Designed as a mountaintop haven for guests looking for weekend getaways, special occasions and weekday corporate events, The McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio Collection by Hilton is the result of a partnership between Chattanooga-based Scenic Land Company and Hilton (NYSE: HLT). The upper upscale hotel, conference center and spa, set to join Curio Collection by … Continue reading McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain joins the Curio Collection by Hilton

Walker County Sets Second Public Input Session on Animal Ordinance Update

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A black cat hangs out with a cocker spanial

LaFayette, GA – Walker County residents will have another opportunity to offer input on improvements they would like made to the county’s Animal Control ordinance.  A second public input session will be held on Tuesday, May 1st at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring. About 80 people attended the county’s … Continue reading Walker County Sets Second Public Input Session on Animal Ordinance Update

April Meeting Dates Changed

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A tan brick building that houses the Walker County governing body is shown off in the distance

LaFayette, GA – Due to scheduling conflicts, Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield’s two regular scheduled meetings in April have been cancelled.  Commissioner Whitfield traditionally holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m. A special called meeting will take place on Thursday, April 19th to cover any county business … Continue reading April Meeting Dates Changed

Walker County Earns StormReady Designation

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A picture of the Walker County Fire Rescue Mobile Command bus

The National Weather Service (NWS) has recognized Walker County as a StormReady County, acknowledging local efforts to reach a high level of severe weather preparedness. In order to earn the StormReady designation, Walker County had to meet certain criteria established by the NWS, state and local emergency management officials.  An Emergency Operations Center, the ability to monitor local … Continue reading Walker County Earns StormReady Designation