Woman Arrested After More Than 100 Animals Removed from Hoarding Situation in Walker County

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A mugshot of an older woman with red hair arrested for animal cruelty

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

Walker County Animal Shelter to Participate in Prison Dog Program

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Front of the Animal Shelter building

The Walker County Animal Shelter and Walker State Prison will join forces in early 2023 to launch a new prison dog program. The program is designed to provide inmates with the opportunity to give back to the community by fostering and caring for homeless shelter dogs. In addition, inmates will learn a new skill set … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter to Participate in Prison Dog Program

Walker 180 for December 2022

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Developers unveil plans for a new subdivision, the county teams up with the state for a new prison dog program, and connecting the Chickamauga Battlefield to Chickamauga... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch the video version of this production. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 11-10-22

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The following occurred at this meeting -Veterans Day Proclamation -Sewer Use Ordinance update -Transit Grant Application -Acceptance of Sheila Gail Lane as a public road -Animal Assistance Agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections -October 2022 Stats -Appointment of new Police Chief SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Walker County Animal Shelter to Provide Toys to Children in Need & Good Homes for Shelter Pets

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The front of the Walker County Animal Shelter. The building is made up of a green painted exterior with pictures of dogs and cats on the windows.

Chickamauga, GA (July 14, 2022) The Walker County Animal Shelter plans to combat the dog days of summer by celebrating Christmas in July next weekend. The shelter will host a special adopt-a-thon event July 22-24 in an effort to find good homes for as many pets as possible. During the event, the shelter will waive … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter to Provide Toys to Children in Need & Good Homes for Shelter Pets

Two Arrested in Animal Cruelty Case in Walker County

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Owensby and McDonald - arrested in Walker County

Rossville, GA - Two people stand accused of animal cruelty following the discovery of a hoarding case over the weekend in north Walker County. A deputy with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office made the find while looking for a suspect at 1906 Blossom Road on an unrelated case Saturday. While searching the residence, the deputy … Continue reading Two Arrested in Animal Cruelty Case in Walker County

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-9-22

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The following occurred at this meeting: Presentation on the Animal Shelter Resolution to call for a referendum on distilled spirits Resolutions to appoint library board members SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 5-26-22

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The following occurred at this meeting: Presentation on the creation of a County Manager position Consideration of accepting private roads from the Heritage Row subdivision as county roads DFCS Local Advisory Board appointments Zoning requests SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed