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Busy Weekend Ahead: Battle of Chickamauga, Ironman, Wildflower & Roses Auto Expo

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Chickamauga, GA - Walker County will serve as the setting for several big events the weekend of September 23-24. Visitors will be able to experience what it was like to live during the 1860's, watch world class athletes compete in a feat of endurance, and enjoy some cool cars while raising funds for area organizations … Continue reading Busy Weekend Ahead: Battle of Chickamauga, Ironman, Wildflower & Roses Auto Expo

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 9-14-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Public hearing on Timber Notification Ordinance -Presentation of the FY2024 Budget -Approval of emergency repairs to Glentana Road and Villanow Mill Road -Water line extension for Villanow -August 2023 Department Statistics SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed  

FY2024 Budget Draft Submitted to the Walker County Board of Commissioners

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Greg McConnel looking over the budget report

The proposed FY2024 budget of the Governing Authority of Walker County, Georgia was submitted on September 14, 2023 at the Board of Commissioners regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Walker County Courthouse Annex III, 201 S Main Street in LaFayette, GA. The budget is available for public review by clicking one of the links below. … Continue reading FY2024 Budget Draft Submitted to the Walker County Board of Commissioners

Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals

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A mugshot for a 57-year old woman and 72-year old man.

Updated at 8:45 a.m. on September 14 to reflect new numbers and information. A Walker County couple faces charges of animal cruelty after the discovery of nearly 200 dogs, pigs, rabbits and chickens on their property, many living in unsanitary conditions and without shelter. 57-year old Patty Bryant and her husband, 72-year old Jerry Bryant, … Continue reading Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals

Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – September 2023

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The tinting of vehicle windows is a common practice and many Georgia residents choose to do this for aesthetic appeal, passenger UV protection, vehicle interior protection, keeping a vehicle’s interior temperature cooler, and privacy from onlookers. Most Georgia residents know that laws exist governing how dark and where window tint can be placed. This has … Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – September 2023

Walker County to Start Licensing Liquor Stores

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners revised the county’s Code of Ordinances last week to provide for the licensing of package sales of distilled spirits in the unincorporated areas of the county. 67% of Walker County voters approved a referendum last fall giving the county the ability to start issuing liquor store licenses, but it’s … Continue reading Walker County to Start Licensing Liquor Stores

Walker County Fire Rescue Cave & Cliff Team Heads Back to Republic of Georgia

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Four firefighters prepare to load into a van to head to the airport

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

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-24-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: Millage Rate Public Hearing Planning and Zoning Public Hearing Ordinance for Alcoholic Beverages Resolution to set the fee structure for Alcoholic Beverages Resolution to set the initial application process for Package Sales of Distilled Spirits Resolution to set the Millage Rate Appointments to the Chickamauga Library Board and Code … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-24-23

Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County

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An elderly white man posing for a mugshot

LaFayette, GA (August 15, 2023) – A second person has been arrested and charged in connection with an animal hoarding case that has now resulted in 101 cats and 3 dogs being removed from a property in south Walker County. 76-year old Dee Darren Decker faces one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals in connection … Continue reading Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County