Preparations are underway for a big event at the Walker County Landfill. The Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day returns April 20th, in advance of Earth Day. In this episode, we get you set for the event. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Event Set for April 20th
Chickamauga, GA (April 4, 2024) - Walker County residents will have the opportunity to participate in a community clean-up effort in advance of Earth Day, as the county’s popular Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day event returns. On Saturday, April 20th, Walker County will accept tires free of charge from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at … Continue reading Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Event Set for April 20th
Walker This Week – Episode 3 (February 2, 2024)
Violent storms have become more prevalent in recent years, bringing with them heavy rains and flooding to Walker County… and on occasion, a tornado. This week, we look at how you can stay weather aware and be the first to know when you need to take action to protect yourself and your family. SUBSCRIBE to … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 3 (February 2, 2024)
Walker County Emergency Management to Host Community Weather Awareness Event February 3rd
LaFayette, GA (January 24, 2024) Walker County Emergency Management will host a free community weather awareness event early next month to inform residents about the many ways they can protect themselves and their families during times of severe weather. First responders will be on hand from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3rd at … Continue reading Walker County Emergency Management to Host Community Weather Awareness Event February 3rd
Holiday Season Prompts Adjustment to Office Hours
Walker County Government offices will be closed Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 26 and Monday, January 1. The landfill will be closed on Saturday, December 23 through Monday, December 25 and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, December 26. The landfill will also be closed on Monday, January 1. The county's annual recycling … Continue reading Holiday Season Prompts Adjustment to Office Hours
Walker 180 for December 2023/January 2024
Walker County turns 190 years old, the burn ban comes to an end, plus holiday schedule changes... all ahead in this edition of Walker 180. The deadline to submit a letter for the time capsule is January 31, 2024. The time capsule will be sealed shortly thereafter and not reopened until December 18, 2033! By … Continue reading Walker 180 for December 2023/January 2024
Walker County Launches Time Capsule Campaign on 190th Anniversary
LaFayette, GA (December 18, 2023) – 190 years ago today, Georgia Governor Wilson Lumpken signed a bill dividing Murray County into two counties, officially creating Walker County. During a ceremony to mark this anniversary, Walker County announced the “2033 Note to Self Time Capsule,” a campaign to encourage residents to write a letter to their … Continue reading Walker County Launches Time Capsule Campaign on 190th Anniversary
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-14-23
The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to rescind the burn ban Resolution to add Heritage Day to the County holiday calendar Proclamation for Heritage Day (Walker County's 190th anniversary) Planning and zoning items SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker 180 for November 2023
Voters approve a new TSPLOST, the county enacts a 45-day burn ban and the Animal Shelter reaches "no kill" status... 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
Walker County Plans “Facebook Live” Town Hall on TSPLOST
Shannon Whitfield, Chairman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, will host a virtual town hall event next week to discuss the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) referendum. The town hall will be streamed live on Monday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. on the Walker County Government Facebook page. The program will … Continue reading Walker County Plans “Facebook Live” Town Hall on TSPLOST