LaFayette, GA - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits in Walker County next week. The bait drops are part of a nationwide effort to prevent the spread of racoon rabies in the eastern United States. ORV bait drops typically occur in the fall, but … Continue reading Oral Rabies Vaccination Bait Drops to Begin in Walker County April 7th
Walker County Extension and Cornerstone Veterinarian Services have teamed up again to provide low cost rabies clinics this spring. 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 still just $15, cash only. Vets will provide a certificate … Continue reading Low Cost Rabies Clinics Planned for April 19 & April 26 in Walker County
Fairview, GA (March 19, 2025) – A request by two Walker County residents to have their dog euthanized by a local veterinarian results in their arrest. 44-year old Anthony Griggs and 42-year old Crystal Spring Branch each face a charge of felony aggravated cruelty to an animal. They have been transported to the jail for … Continue reading Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County
Chickamauga, GA (March 06, 2025) – The Walker County Animal Shelter will provide free vaccinations to family pets to combat contagious and deadly diseases. The no-cost vaccines are made possible through Petco Love's national vaccination initiative, Vaccinated and Loved, which provides an additional one million free pet vaccines to animal welfare partners, like the Walker … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with PetCo Love to Stop the Spread of Deadly Preventable Diseases
An investigation into a vehicle blocking a driveway over the weekend led to the arrest of a Chickamauga area man on animal cruelty charges. Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says 49-year old Daniel Keith Bradley faces the following charges: 27 counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals 4 counts of Cruelty to Animals A deputy found … Continue reading Chickamauga Area Man Charged with 27 Counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals
We are now accepting volunteers at the Walker County Animal Shelter! We're looking for people with a passion for animals and are willing to help our staff make a positive impact in the lives of homeless pets. We need volunteers to help answer the phone, transport animals to rescue, walk dogs, entertain cats, fundraise or … Continue reading Animal Shelter Begins Accepting Volunteers
The following occurred at this meeting: -Planning and zoning matters -Spay/Neuter Awareness Month Proclamation -County Attorney appointment -Appointments to various boards, committees and commissions -Purchase orders for vehicles
LaFayette, GA (January 27, 2025) Walker County Chairwoman Angie Teems is pleased to announce the addition of several key administrative staff members. Aleksandra Jagiella-Litts will serve as compliance officer, Lisa Richardson has been appointed county clerk, and Hugh Delacruz has accepted the role of human resources director. “These are three pivotal positions Walker County Government … Continue reading Chairwoman Teems Announces the Hiring of Three Key Administrative Staff Members
Angie Teems, Chairwoman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, is pleased to announce Melissa Smith as the county’s new animal shelter director. “Smith has an extensive background devoted to improving the lives of animals,” said Teems. “She brings a lot of energy and ideas, and I’m excited to support her vision to enhance animal … Continue reading New Walker County Animal Shelter Director Ready to Help Animals and the Community
SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendments Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code (tabled on 10/24/24) Ordinance O-02-24 to Amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code Ordinance O-03-24 to Amend the Animal Code Public Comment Unfinished Business Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 11-14-24
