Walker County Local Government Services Building Closed Through Thursday, April 23

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Updated 4/19/26: The Tax Commissioners office in Rock Spring will remain closed to the public through Thursday, April 23rd. The Tax Commissioners office in Rossville (2012 McFarlane Gap Road) will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday to accommodate the public. The Walker County Local Government Services building, located at 122 … Continue reading Walker County Local Government Services Building Closed Through Thursday, April 23

Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty After Live & Deceased Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions

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Updated July 8, 2025 - The Jackson's were stopped by the Morven Police Department, about 18-miles from the Florida line, on July 1st and arrested on the outstanding warrants. They were transported back to Walker County on July 2nd, where they were booked on the charges relating to this case. Rossville, GA (June 30, 2025) … Continue reading Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty After Live & Deceased Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions

One Person Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

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Chickamauga, GA – A code enforcement case in Walker County turned into an animal cruelty investigation that resulted in one arrest. 58-year old Renva Sue Gravitt faces 22-counts of cruelty to animals and ten-counts of failure to maintain responsibility for control of rabies. The charges stem from an investigation at 35 Gentry Road in Chickamauga. … Continue reading One Person Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

Five People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA (April 30, 2025) – Five people stand accused of animal cruelty following a surreal house hunting trip in Walker County. 78-year old James Delbert Fields, Jr., 65-year old Miriam Fields, 42-year old Mario Lopez , 40-year old Melodie Lopez and 20-year old Britni Fields have been charged with 13-counts of cruelty to animals … Continue reading Five People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

Unsecured Loads Could Lead to Fines or Jail Time

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Chickamauga, GA - Walker County will step up its education and enforcement of the state’s unsecured and uncovered load law this month in an effort to address a growing concern over roadside trash. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-248.1) clearly states no vehicle shall be driven or moved on any public road unless such vehicle is constructed or … Continue reading Unsecured Loads Could Lead to Fines or Jail Time

Chairwoman Teems Announces the Hiring of Three Key Administrative Staff Members

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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

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 11-14-24

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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

Brownfield Grant Program Update on October 22

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Walker County, in partnership with Terracon Consultants, will hold a community meeting later this month on the county’s brownfield grant program. An update on properties currently in the program, like the Peerless Woolen Mill in Rossville and Crystal Springs Print Works Mill in Chickamauga, will be provided. Officials will also share information on the opportunity for property … Continue reading Brownfield Grant Program Update on October 22

Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024

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20 departments presented their FY 2025 budget requests to the Walker County Board of Commissioners during a work session earlier this week. Walker County operates on an October 1 to September 30 fiscal year, so a new budget must be approved by September 30. You can listen to the budget work session here: https://walkercountyga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FY25-Budget-Hearing.mp3 SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024