Testing Kiosks for COVID and Influenza Now At Two Northwest Georgia Locations

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Three animated people stand around a Test and Go kiosk for self-service flu and covid testing.

This information provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health: Rome, GA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Northwest Health District is now offering COVID and influenza PCR testing at kiosks at CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia, 100 Gross Crescent Circle, Fort Oglethorpe and AdventHealth Gordon, 1035 Red Bud Road, Calhoun. These kiosks offer … Continue reading Testing Kiosks for COVID and Influenza Now At Two Northwest Georgia Locations

Walker 180 for October 2023

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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

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Appointment of a member to the LaFayette-Walker County Library board -Designating Sheriff's Office items for surplus -Accepting the terms of the Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionately Impacted Communities grant -Purchase Order for playground equipment -Approval of grants for Adult Felony Drug Court and Mental Health Court -MOU with Family … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23

Tire Amnesty Day Returns to Walker County April 22

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Walker County residents will have a chance to participate in a community clean-up effort next month, as the county’s popular Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day returns after a multi-year hiatus. On Saturday, April 22nd, the county will accept tires free of charge from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Walker County Landfill, 5120 N … Continue reading Tire Amnesty Day Returns to Walker County April 22

Changes to the Non-Emergency Line

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Walker County 911 Center

In order to preserve 911 for emergency calls, an automated attendant has been established to help direct non-emergency calls made to 706-375-7810. Too often, our 911 dispatchers are answering calls about things like power outages, stray animals and where to pay a ticket. While these issues need to be reported, they are not emergencies and … Continue reading Changes to the Non-Emergency Line

Funding for Septic System Repairs Available for Walker County Residents Along the Chattanooga Creek Watershed

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Property owners along the Chattanooga Creek watershed in northwest Georgia are now eligible for grant funds to assist with the repair of failing septic systems. The Limestone Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council secured the funding to support eligible property owners in Walker and Dade counties who live along the watershed in Rossville, Flintstone, High … Continue reading Funding for Septic System Repairs Available for Walker County Residents Along the Chattanooga Creek Watershed

Walker County Receives Employee Safety Grant from ACCG Insurance Programs

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2 firefighters show off a binderlift, a device used to lift people off the ground

Walker County was recently awarded a $6,000 Employee Safety Grant from ACCG – Group Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund (ACCG-GSIWCF). The Employee Safety Grant program rewards local governments that foster a culture of workplace safety through additional training, equipment or services. This marks the fourth time Walker County Government has received this award, resulting in roughly $27,347 … Continue reading Walker County Receives Employee Safety Grant from ACCG Insurance Programs

Flu Shots & COVID Boosters Available in Rossville on Wednesday

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Flu vaccination

Walk-in influenza and COVID-19 booster shots will be offered in Rossville this week. The Walker County Health Department will provide a vaccination clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at the Rossville Athletic Center gym, located at 301 Williams Street in Rossville. The Georgia Department of Public Health reports widespread flu … Continue reading Flu Shots & COVID Boosters Available in Rossville on Wednesday

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

Walker County to Launch Brownfield Assessment Program

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Photo of the Peerless Mill in Rossville, GA

LaFayette, GA - Walker County and the cities of Chickamauga, LaFayette and Rossville will share a $500,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to perform brownfield assessments and develop cleanup plans on up to 30 sites. A number of sites will be assessed with redevelopment in mind. They include the Crystal Springs Print … Continue reading Walker County to Launch Brownfield Assessment Program