The proposed FY2024 budget of the Governing Authority of Walker County, Georgia was submitted on September 14, 2023 at the Board of Commissioners regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Walker County Courthouse Annex III, 201 S Main Street in LaFayette, GA. The budget is available for public review by clicking one of the links below. … Continue reading FY2024 Budget Draft Submitted to the Walker County Board of Commissioners
Updated at 8:45 a.m. on September 14 to reflect new numbers and information. A Walker County couple faces charges of animal cruelty after the discovery of nearly 200 dogs, pigs, rabbits and chickens on their property, many living in unsanitary conditions and without shelter. 57-year old Patty Bryant and her husband, 72-year old Jerry Bryant, … Continue reading Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals
Let the paving begin, the county moves forward with licensing liquor stores and the Battle of Chickamauga turns 160... 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
The tinting of vehicle windows is a common practice and many Georgia residents choose to do this for aesthetic appeal, passenger UV protection, vehicle interior protection, keeping a vehicle’s interior temperature cooler, and privacy from onlookers. Most Georgia residents know that laws exist governing how dark and where window tint can be placed. This has … Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – September 2023
The Walker County Board of Commissioners revised the county’s Code of Ordinances last week to provide for the licensing of package sales of distilled spirits in the unincorporated areas of the county. 67% of Walker County voters approved a referendum last fall giving the county the ability to start issuing liquor store licenses, but it’s … Continue reading Walker County to Start Licensing Liquor Stores
Four members of Walker County Fire Rescue’s Cave & Cliff Rescue Team are heading back overseas to the Republic of Georgia. Assistant Chief James Yearout said, "I guess we did a good enough job last year that they were ok with us coming back and doing some more." Yearout, along with Assistant Chief Eric Asburn, … Continue reading Walker County Fire Rescue Cave & Cliff Team Heads Back to Republic of Georgia
The following occurred at this meeting: Millage Rate Public Hearing Planning and Zoning Public Hearing Ordinance for Alcoholic Beverages Resolution to set the fee structure for Alcoholic Beverages Resolution to set the initial application process for Package Sales of Distilled Spirits Resolution to set the Millage Rate Appointments to the Chickamauga Library Board and Code … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-24-23
LaFayette, GA (August 15, 2023) – A second person has been arrested and charged in connection with an animal hoarding case that has now resulted in 101 cats and 3 dogs being removed from a property in south Walker County. 76-year old Dee Darren Decker faces one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals in connection … Continue reading Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County
The U.S. Selective Service needs to fill two Selective Service Board vacancies in Walker County. Being a board member essentially allows local residents to represent the young men of the community and have a say in the bigger process. Additionally, the board is completely compromised of volunteers, as the board members must not be seen … Continue reading Two Selective Service Board Positions Available in Walker County
LaFayette, GA (August 14, 2023) – A call to the Walker County Animal Shelter requesting an animal welfare check resulted in the recovery of more than 100 cats and dogs from a property on South Dick Creek Road. On August 9th, Walker County Animal Services attempted to inspect the property for malnourished animals, but the … Continue reading Woman Arrested After More Than 100 Animals Removed from Hoarding Situation in Walker County
