In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, please join us in recognizing all of our E-911 Dispatchers for the hard work and dedication they exhibit serving Walker County. We are proud to have each of you on our team. You are the unsung heroes of public safety. Each team member listed below received the … Continue reading Our Team: Walker County E-911 Dispatchers are Unsung Heroes
Rock Spring, GA - One of Holly Weber’s first calls on the job was truly heartbreaking. The Walker County E-911 dispatcher tried to help a 36-year old man, who ultimately succumbed to a heart attack. Over the past three years, Weber has been on the receiving end of many other memorable calls, always keeping calm … Continue reading Holly Weber Recognized with the Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year Award in Walker County
LaFayette, GA - Three people face a charge of arson following a multi-jurisdictional investigation. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year old Brandon Chase Blakemore of Rossville, 20-year old Jacob Nathan Adkins of LaFayette and 22-year old Ryan Nicolas Adkins of Rossville. Authorities say the arrests stem from an investigation into a series of burglaries, … Continue reading Three People Charged with Arson in Walker County
LaFayette, GA - The Walker County Board of Commissioners submitted a second letter to the Georgia Department of Community Health in support of CHI Memorial's proposal to replace its existing hospital serving northwest Georgia. The Board prepared an initial letter last month as part of CHI Memorial's application for a certificate of need to operate … Continue reading Walker County Government Issues Support for New CHI Memorial Georgia Hospital
Atlanta - Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a northern Walker County fire was intentionally set and has been ruled arson. The fire occurred at approximately 10:56 p.m. on Friday, March 25th, and heavily damaged the residence at 410 Hollywood Drive. “Our office is assisting the Walker County Fire Department … Continue reading Rossville Area Fire Ruled Arson
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Extension and Cornerstone Veterinarian Services have teamed up to provide low cost rabies clinics again this year. Protect your family from a deadly disease by bringing your dog and/or cat to one of the locations listed below to be vaccinated. The cost is just $15, cash only. Vets will provide … Continue reading Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned for April 23 and May 21
Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter is partnering with national nonprofit Petco Love to give pets their best shot for a healthy life by hosting a free pet vaccine event on April 9th. In order to encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations, Petco Love will provide free … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with Petco Love to “Give Pets Their Best Shot” on April 9
The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the 2020 Audit -Presentation from CHI Memorial Georgia -Approval of the 2022-2032 Comprehensive Plan -Approval of new rates at the landfill -Proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness Month in April -Opioid settlement Memorandum of Understanding -Transfer of District Attorney administrative functions to Catoosa County -Surplus of Sheriff's equipment … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 3-24-22
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded Walker County emergency funding to make repairs to Dougherty Gap Road, following a landslide late last year. GDOT will commit up to $475,000 or 70% of the project cost, whichever is less. Geotechnical engineers estimate the total project cost will be around $900,000 to stabilize the road … Continue reading Walker County Receives Emergency Funding to Make Repairs to Dougherty Gap Road
The following occurred at this meeting: -Adoption of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code -Surplussing equipment from the District Attorney and Public Works Department -DFACS Board appointment -Discussion on Consolidating the Animal Control and Animal Shelter Departments -February 2022 department statistics The Joint Comprehensive Plan and the update to the landfill rate schedule were tabled … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 3-10-22
