In the coming weeks, we’ll be releasing a series of posts intended to educate and inform Walker County residents about issues that need clarification. We begin with the county’s moratorium on new data center projects. First, it’s important to note the moratorium applies only to unincorporated Walker County. Each city would need to take its … Continue reading Facts Matter. Data Centers and the Bulldog Drive Property
LaFayette, GA (June 10, 2026) - The Walker County Board of Commissioners approved a temporary moratorium on data centers at their July monthly meeting. The temporary moratorium prohibits the acceptance of any application relating to locating a data center in the county for 30 days. During that time period, the county will follow the steps … Continue reading Walker County Approves Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers
The Walker County Board of Commissioner will gather on Thursday, July 9th for their monthly meeting. Some of the topics on this month's agenda include: Public hearing on proposed FY2027 Budget Public hearing on Ordinance to clarify language in the planning code concerning professional services, offices, online sales and auto brokerages Resolution to establish a temporary … Continue reading Preview: Board of Commissioners Meeting – July 9th
The Cherokee Regional Library System recently announced a major expansion of the Walker County Messenger's digital archive. Local history enthusiasts and researchers can now access keyword-searchable digital editions of the county's legal organ from 1889 to 1997. This marks a significant leap from the collection's previous endpoint of 1924. The digitized editions are freely available to the … Continue reading Walker County, LaFayette Help Cherokee Regional Library System Expand Newspaper Digital Archive
LaFayette, GA (June 26, 2026) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners received a $40-million budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 today during a special called meeting. CFO Christian Roach presented a high-level overview of the county’s financial position to the Board, along with what it will take to fund county operations next fiscal year. … Continue reading Walker County Unveils Proposed FY2027 Budget Following More than $10 Million in Expense Reductions
The Walker County Animal Shelter reopens today. The shelter completed a 30-day quarantine after a litter of surrendered puppies tested positive for canine distemper virus (CDV). All eight puppies in the litter succumbed to the virus. No other animals at the shelter had issues during the quarantine. CDV is an extremely contagious airborne virus. Due … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Emerges from 30-day Quarantine
Pet owners in Walker County must now ensure their dogs and cats are spayed or neutered following approval of a new ordinance. The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently made changes to the county’s Animal Code to provide for spay/neuter requirements. “We are extremely thankful the Board has supported us by taking a proactive approach … Continue reading Walker County Enacts Spay / Neuter Ordinance
It's budget season in Walker County. The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three budget work sessions in June so department heads can explain their funding requests for fiscal year 2027. Departments scheduled to present include Planning, Code Enforcement, Fire Rescue, Roads, Economic Development, Animal Services, Civic Center, Transit, Shop, Buildings/Facilities, Elections and the Coroner, among others. Budget … Continue reading Three Budget Work Sessions Scheduled in June
CHATTANOOGA, TN (May 28, 2026) - The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works is announcing the temporary closure of the Wilson Road bridge over Chattanooga Creek due to structural deficiencies in the 64-year-old bridge, as identified by a recent state inspection. To remain in compliance with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Federal Highway … Continue reading Wilson Road Bridge Over Chattanooga Creek to Close June 4, 2026
