My Kids Have Paws offers low cost spay/neuter and vaccine services for Walker County residents

People and animals at the AG center

Rock Spring, GA - My Kids Have Paws will return to Walker County in October to host three spay/neuter + walk-in vaccine clinics.  The Dalton-based clinic offers many common preventative shots at a low cost to the public. The My Kids Have Paws mobile clinic will set up shop at the Walker County Ag Center on Tuesday … Continue reading My Kids Have Paws offers low cost spay/neuter and vaccine services for Walker County residents

Ironman and 5 other things to do in Walker County this weekend

Welcome Ironman sign

Chickamauga, GA - Ironman Chattanooga returns to Walker County this weekend, as the bike portion of the triathlon will once again roll through our community. Downtown Chickamauga is an official viewing area for the bike race.  Ironman runs a free shuttle from Ross’s Landing in Chattanooga to downtown Chickamauga from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., … Continue reading Ironman and 5 other things to do in Walker County this weekend

Ag Festival, Heritage Day and Autumn Rocks Highlight Weekend Activities in Walker County

Animals at the AG Festival

LaFayette, GA - Autumn begins Monday, but several seasonal activities will take center stage this weekend in Walker County.  Here's a list of some of the entertainment options hoping to attract your attention: 3rd Annual Walker County Ag Festival 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 9/21/19 Walker County Ag Center Blue ribbon shows, quilts, … Continue reading Ag Festival, Heritage Day and Autumn Rocks Highlight Weekend Activities in Walker County

Access to Fantasy Hills Subdivision will be Restricted on Wednesday, September 25th

Overview of culvert replacement in Flintstone area

Flintstone, GA – Access into and out of the Fantasy Hills subdivision in Walker County will be restricted on Wednesday, September 25th. Walker County Public Works crews will be replacing a drainage culvert at the entrance to the subdivision, prompting the closure of Burnt Mill Lane at Tinker Bell Circle. Work is scheduled to start … Continue reading Access to Fantasy Hills Subdivision will be Restricted on Wednesday, September 25th

Walker County forms 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Logo for Census

LaFayette, GA – In 2010, when the U.S. Census Bureau conducted the federally mandated population count, they found 68,756 people living in Walker County.  But it's highly likely thousands of additional residents went uncounted. Walker County had a 76% participation rate in the 2010 Census.  While that number sounds high, it also means nearly one-fourth of all … Continue reading Walker County forms 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

September Brings Revision to Meeting Schedule Dates

Robert Wardlaw and Shannon Whitfield at Commissioner meeting

LaFayette, GA - Several adjustments and additions to the September Walker County Commissioner meeting schedule will take place in September. Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield will present the proposed fiscal 2020 budget for Walker County Government during his regular public meeting on September 12th. A public hearing on the proposed budget will then take place … Continue reading September Brings Revision to Meeting Schedule Dates