Over 3,000 Tires Collected During 2025 Tire Amnesty Day in Walker County

Posted on by Joe Legge
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The Walker County Landfill played host to another succesful Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day event this month. On November 8th, residents could drop off their old, unwanted tires at the landfill or a satellite location in Rossville for free. The landfill collected 3,100 tires and Rossville collected 255 tires, for a total of 3,355 tires … Continue reading Over 3,000 Tires Collected During 2025 Tire Amnesty Day in Walker County

2026 SPLOST Programs – Road Improvements & Equipment Replacement

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There are 674 miles of roads in unincorporated Walker County. But in the world of road maintenance, that’s 1,348 miles, since these roads hold traffic going in both directions. That's 1,348 miles of roads to mow, 1,348 miles of trees to cut off the right of way, 1,348 miles of ditches to clean out, and … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Road Improvements & Equipment Replacement

2026 SPLOST Programs – Emergency Communications

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It’s always there when you need it. “911, what’s your emergency?” But there could be a day in the not too distant future when the call to 911 doesn’t connect. “That's the heart of the operation," said Curtis Creekmur, Walker County Emergency Management Director. "They communicate between all agencies, all departments, and their response to … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Emergency Communications

2026 SPLOST Programs – Sheriff’s Office Initiatives

Posted on by Joe Legge
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2026 SPLOST feature:  At 447 square miles, Walker County is geographically a large county. In fact, it’s the 40th largest out of Georgia’s 159 counties… which means law enforcement puts a lot of miles on their vehicles working to keep the public safe. "We patrol and transport inmates at the tune of about 1.5 … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Sheriff’s Office Initiatives

2026 SPLOST Programs – Fire Rescue Improvements

Posted on by Joe Legge
several copper pennies with the words 2026 SPLOST on top

2026 SPLOST feature:  Over the coming days, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the projects that would be funded in UNINCORPORATED Walker County, if voters choose to continue a special purpose local option sales tax, also known as SPLOST. Nearly $14,500,000 would fund improvements for Fire Rescue. Fire Chief Blake Hodge … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Fire Rescue Improvements

Walker County Homeowners to Continue to Benefit from Renewed 3/3Y ISO Rating

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Walker County maintained a 3/3Y ISO rating following a rigorous review of fire services in the unincorporated areas of the county and city of Chickamauga. The 3/3Y classification by the Insurance Service Office will continue to benefit homeowners and business owners. Insurance companies use ISO ratings in their calculations to determine insurance rates in a … Continue reading Walker County Homeowners to Continue to Benefit from Renewed 3/3Y ISO Rating

National Weather Service Renews Walker County’s StormReady Community Designation

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Two male first responders look at data on a computer about a weather system coming into the county.

LaFayette, GA (June 18, 2025) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has renewed Walker County’s designation as a StormReady Community. The four-year designation provides continued recognition of the county’s efforts to reach a high level of preparedness for severe weather. “Whether it be snow and ice, the potential for a tornado, or a severe thunderstorm, … Continue reading National Weather Service Renews Walker County’s StormReady Community Designation

Beth McJunkin Plott Recognized as Walker County’s Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year

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During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, our team took time out to recognize the heroes who work tirelessly each day behind the scenes in Walker County. Here are some of their accomplishments over the past year: Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year: Beth McJunkin Plott Beth has five years of experience as a dispatcher. She … Continue reading Beth McJunkin Plott Recognized as Walker County’s Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year

Porter, Legge & Gily Take On New Roles

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Several current Walker County Government employees started the new year with new responsibilities. Dakiya Porter started her career with Walker County in 2020 as an administrative assistant and most recently served as a communications specialist. During her tenure with the county, she has also managed the COVID-19 Hotline call center and has been interim manager at the Walker … Continue reading Porter, Legge & Gily Take On New Roles

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