The Walker County Local Government Services building, located at 122 Highway 95 in Rock Spring, will reopen to the public on Monday, April 27th. A pipe burst last week causing water damage throughout the lower level of the building. When the Tax Commissioner's office reopens Monday, there will be limited public space. Despite that constraint, … Continue reading Walker County Local Government Services Building to Reopen Monday, April 27
Updated 4/23/26: The Tax Commissioners office in Rock Spring will reopen Monday, April 27th. The Tax Commissioners office in Rossville will resume regular hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th. The Planning office and Assessors office are open with limited public space. Updated 4/19/26: The Tax Commissioners office in Rock Spring will … Continue reading Walker County Local Government Services Building Closed Through Thursday, April 23
Walker County has hired historic preservation consulting firm WLA Studio to complete Phase II of the county’s comprehensive Historic Resources Survey (HRS). This work is being completed under the direction of Walker County, as well as the Historic Preservation Division of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs. The goal of the survey project is to identify … Continue reading Phase Two of Historic Resources Survey in Walker County Getting Underway
Updated at 4:30 p.m. on February 1, 2026: Walker Transit will delay operations until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2. The Walker County Landfill and Walker County Animal Shelter will be closed today, Saturday, January 31st. There is light snow coverage on roads across the county, creating slick travel conditions. The National Weather Service has … Continue reading Winter Weather Advisory Saturday, January 31, 2026
Updated at 11:00am on 1/26/26: Walker County Government offices, including Transit, will open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, due to the extremely cold weather forecasted. All courts in Walker County will also delay opening until 11:00 a.m. Updated at 8:15am on 1/26/26: Roads in Walker County are passable this morning, but motorists will … Continue reading Walker County Winter Weather Update for January 2026
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
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
Walker County opened a shelter tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Highway 27, in Rock Spring. The shelter will provide those in need with a safe space to wait out the storm. There will be tables, chairs and a limited number of cots available. Those planning to use this shelter … Continue reading Shelters Open at Walker County Civic Center & Cedar Grove Community Center
LaFayette, GA (January 15, 2025) Angie Teems, Chairwoman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Curtis Creekmur to Emergency Management and 911 Director. “Based on his extensive experience, I feel Director Creekmur is well suited for this role,” said Teems. “He has built a network of resources … Continue reading Walker County Announces the Promotion of Curtis Creekmur to Emergency Management Director
Updates from January 11, 2025 5:00 p.m. update: After 37 hours, our Public Works team reports all roads are passable. Still, there will be slick areas, especially where there is compacted snow. This will be the case on roads atop Lookout Mountain like Yankee, Flarity and Old State, along with some intersections. With temperatures dropping … Continue reading Winter Storm Warning – January 10, 2025
