Four Walker County first responders received a Life Saving Commendation this month for their efforts to save a life. Around 8:40 p.m. on the night of August 5, 2023, the Walker County 911 Communication Center dispatched Walker County Fire Rescue to a possible cardiac arrest. Dispatchers Beth McJunkin and Lisa Pless advised someone already at … Continue reading 4 Walker County First Responders Receive Life Saving Commendations
The Judicial Council of Georgia Ad Hoc Committee on ARPA Funding has awarded grants totaling $20,712,972 to be distributed among 39 judicial circuits that applied for CY 2024 – 2025 funding. The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC), which includes Walker County, received $1,702,543, the largest amount awarded by the committee. The funds will be used … Continue reading ARPA Grant to Fund Audio-Video Courtroom Upgrades in Walker County
The Walker County Animal Shelter reached no-kill status in 2022, according to Best Friends Animal Society’s annual data report. This means the shelter saved more than 90% of the dogs and cats that entered the shelter last year. According to intake and live outcome data tracked by Best Friends, the Walker County Animal Shelter helped save 93.9% of shelter … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Receives Accolades
The following occurred at this meeting: Walker County Fire Rescue - Life Saving Award presentation Veterans Day Proclamation Discussion on a CN to C-1 rezone request Resolution to urge the state to continue efforts to reform mental health services Resolution to ratify the Executive Order initiating a 45 day burn ban Cell Tower application October … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 11-9-23
Voters approve a new TSPLOST, the county enacts a 45-day burn ban and the Animal Shelter reaches "no kill" status... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
This information released from the Georgia Department of Agriculture Department: Atlanta, GA - For the first time in four years, Georgia has been impacted by extreme drought conditions, negatively impacting the state's agricultural industry. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Tom Vilsack issued a natural disaster declaration for Walker County and three other Georgia … Continue reading Walker County Declared Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought Conditions
This release comes from the Georgia Forestry Commission with additional information from Walker County Government: A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist in northwest Georgia, where wildfires have been on the increase in recent days. Georgia Forestry Commission investigators determined one fire in Walker County was … Continue reading Fire on Lookout Mountain in Walker County Ruled Arson
Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield issued a burn ban for the county today, as extremely dry conditions continue to pose the threat of large, dangerous wildfires, as well as create an environment for residential debris burns to escape and spread out of control. The burn ban takes effect today, November 4, and runs for 45 … Continue reading Burn Ban Issued for Walker County
The following is audio from the Virtual Town Hall on TSPLOST held on Monday, October 23, 2023. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
The following occurred at this meeting: Several zoning requests Resolution to apply for a transit grant Resolution to apply for a trails grant Resolution to appoint members to the Planning Commission Quitclaim deed with City of LaFayette Appeal of Alcoholic Beverage Commissioner decision on a license Purchase orders for chipping at the landfill and AED's … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 10-26-23
