Four Walker County first responders received a Life Saving Commendation this month for their efforts to save a life. Around 8:40 p.m. on the night of August 5, 2023, the Walker County 911 Communication Center dispatched Walker County Fire Rescue to a possible cardiac arrest. Dispatchers Beth McJunkin and Lisa Pless advised someone already at … Continue reading 4 Walker County First Responders Receive Life Saving Commendations
The following occurred at this meeting: Walker County Fire Rescue - Life Saving Award presentation Veterans Day Proclamation Discussion on a CN to C-1 rezone request Resolution to urge the state to continue efforts to reform mental health services Resolution to ratify the Executive Order initiating a 45 day burn ban Cell Tower application October … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 11-9-23
Let the paving begin, the county moves forward with licensing liquor stores and the Battle of Chickamauga turns 160... 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
Four members of Walker County Fire Rescue’s Cave & Cliff Rescue Team are heading back overseas to the Republic of Georgia. Assistant Chief James Yearout said, "I guess we did a good enough job last year that they were ok with us coming back and doing some more." Yearout, along with Assistant Chief Eric Asburn, … Continue reading Walker County Fire Rescue Cave & Cliff Team Heads Back to Republic of Georgia
In 2018, a Walker County Sheriff's Deputy was requested to assist a motorist on Highway 27 who had struck a deer. When the deputy arrived, he activated his emergency (blue) lights, pulled alongside the roadway behind the motorist’s vehicle, which was in a southbound direction of the right lane. As the deputy exited his patrol … Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – June 2023
The following occurred at this meeting: -Life Saving Award presentation -Resolution to award a paving contract for roads -Zoning and variance requests -Coats American building discussion -Purchase order for an excavator for the landfill SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
As part of 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. The Teamwork Award was bestowed to all of our E-911 dispatchers for their exceptional work. This team includes Rebecca Pope, Meagan Henderson, Catessa Blansit, Lisa Pless, Holly … Continue reading Walker County Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The following occurred at this meeting: -Ordinance to send all variance recommendations to the Board of Commissioners -Ordinance to improve road construction standards -Ordinance to create an automatic resignation clause for board, committee and commission members who miss too many meetings and provide for training for the Planning Commission -Recognition of Walker County Fire Rescue … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 1-26-23
Members of the Walker County Fire Rescue Cave & Cliff Rescue Team traveled to the Republic of Georgia last summer to work with firefighters overseas. They provided training in technical rescue, which involves rope work and rescuing patients in tough, rocky terrain. Major General Thomas Carden, Georgia Adjutant General, Georgia Army National Guard, presented the … Continue reading Walker County Firefighters Recognized for Training Operations in the Republic of Georgia
Walker County Government offices will be closed for the holidays on the following dates: Friday, December 23 Monday, December 26 Monday, January 2 The Walker County Landfill will be open Friday, December 23 and closed on Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 26. Also, the landfill will be open Saturday, December 31 and closed on … Continue reading Schedule Changes for Walker County Government for Remainder of 2022
