A new outdoor classroom at Saddle Ridge Elementary / Middle School provides students with the opportunity to study the rich, diverse ecology on their campus. On this episode of Walker This Week, we learn more about the school's outdoor learning lab. Other topics covered this week: a STEM grant for Chattanooga Valley Middle and mowing … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 12 (April 12, 2024)
Walker County Animal Shelter Receives Accolades
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
Walker 180 for October 2023
The truth about TSPLOST, get ready for a new play experience and affordable housing units hit the market... 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
Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals
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
Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County
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
Woman Arrested After More Than 100 Animals Removed from Hoarding Situation 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
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-10-23
The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing on revisions to the Alcohol Ordinance Board discussion on revisions to the Alcohol Ordinance Board discussion on a new fee schedule for alcohol license Approval of a contract for Walker State Prison to train shelter dogs SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-8-23
The following occurred at this meeting: -No action items SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed