Updated on 4/16/20 to reflect a change in the number of homes damaged and designation of the tornado. LaFayette, GA – The Easter Sunday storm that spawned an EF2 tornado in the Center Post community damaged at least 31 homes. Walker County Fire Rescue personnel made the finding during a preliminary damage assessment along a … Continue reading Walker County Fire Rescue Performs Damage Assessment Following Easter Sunday Storms
Walker County Commissioner Issues Emergency Order Closing Dine-In Food Service to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield issued an Emergency Order this morning aimed at slowing the spread of novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19. The Order, which comes under the guidance of the Georgia Department of Public Health, requires all restaurants, bars, private clubs, and similar food or drink establishments to close their dining rooms no later than … Continue reading Walker County Commissioner Issues Emergency Order Closing Dine-In Food Service to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Walker County Government Reduces Operations to Mission Critical Services in Response to COVID-19
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Government operations will be reduced to mission critical services, effective Monday, March 23rd. Commissioner Shannon Whitfield made the announcement via the county’s Facebook page, stating it was time for the local community to do more to slow the spread of COVID-19, aka coronavirus. “Because of the slow rollout of testing … Continue reading Walker County Government Reduces Operations to Mission Critical Services in Response to COVID-19
Walker County’s Efforts to Mitigate the Potential Spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus
We will be posting COVID-19 updates relating to our community on this page. Bookmark this page for the latest information. Walker County Emergency Management team members, the Walker County Health Department and other local partners are actively monitoring developments with COVID-19. We are in direct communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) officials … Continue reading Walker County’s Efforts to Mitigate the Potential Spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus
Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office Warns of Imposter Scam
Rock Spring, GA - The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office has learned of a potential phone scam targeting property owners with delinquent taxes. Here’s how the scam works. Someone posing as an employee of the Tax Commissioner’s Office calls you stating you owe back taxes that must be paid immediately. They drop the names of … Continue reading Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office Warns of Imposter Scam
12/11/19 Weather Impact on Walker County Government Operations
Updated at 7:00 am on 12/11/19: There are some slick spots on Lookout Mountain, but roads are passable. Be alert if traveling this morning. Public Works crews will be available to sal ice on roads as needed. Updated at 3:15 pm on 12/10/19: Public Works crews are monitoring road conditions on Lookout Mountain. There is … Continue reading 12/11/19 Weather Impact on Walker County Government Operations
Walker County Fire Rescue Battles Two Alarm Blaze at Highway 27 Business
Walker County Fire Rescue received a call around 1:45 p.m. reporting a structure fire at a commercial/industrial building in Rock Spring near the new industrial park. Upon arriving at MCA Towing, firefighters found the building already engulfed in flames. Those inside the business when the fire started had already escaped safely.
Walker County Schools Integrates “Incident Management System” with E-911 Center to Create A Safer Learning Environment
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Schools will conduct a lockdown drill during Fall Break to review the integration of new technology designed to enhance student safety and improve response times for law enforcement dispatched to schools. The drill will take place at Saddle Ridge Elementary / Middle School during a teacher’s in-service day on October … Continue reading Walker County Schools Integrates “Incident Management System” with E-911 Center to Create A Safer Learning Environment
Oral Rabies Vaccination Bait Drops Occuring in Walker County
You may be wondering, 'why is a helicopter flying in a pattern over Walker County?' The U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies vaccination baits across our community and others, in an effort to protect people and pets by preventing rabies in wildlife.
Road issues – 2/24/19
Be Advised: Travel along State Highway 136 is currently down to one lane on the LaFayette side going up the mountain toward Villanow. Drive with caution in this area. Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Department of Transportation are reviewing the issue. Updated at 4:05 p.m. - West Cove Road is now open following a temporary … Continue reading Road issues – 2/24/19