Walker County, GA

Cancelled: Walker County to Host Blood Drive to Answer the Call for Donations

Posted on May 12, 2021May 13, 2021 by Joe Legge

Please note: This event has been cancelled. Rock Spring, GA – Walker County residents are being asked to make a lifesaving donation this month. On Wednesday, May 26, Walker County Government will host a community blood drive to help answer the call for blood donations leading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The drive will … Continue reading Cancelled: Walker County to Host Blood Drive to Answer the Call for Donations

GDOT Replacing Bridge on Hog Jowl Road

Posted on May 11, 2021May 7, 2021 by Joe Legge

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Georgia Department of Transportation recently awarded a contract to replace a bridge on Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch Creek. The bridge will be the second one on Hog Jowl Road that GDOT has replaced in recent years. Engineers decided to replace the bridge due to its age and the repairs that … Continue reading GDOT Replacing Bridge on Hog Jowl Road

Public Health Officials Confirm Walker’s First 2021 Animal Rabies Case

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Joe Legge

The following information comes from Northwest Georgia Public Health: LaFayette, GA - A skunk has tested positive for animal rabies, prompting public health officials to remind Walker County residents about the potential dangers of rabies and urge them to make sure their pets are vaccinated against the potentially deadly disease. This is the first confirmed … Continue reading Public Health Officials Confirm Walker’s First 2021 Animal Rabies Case

GDOT to Close Highway 95 Monday for Tile Replacement

Posted on May 7, 2021May 10, 2021 by Joe Legge

GDOT plans to close Highway 95 to through traffic for several days starting at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 10. The state will be replacing a large tile under the road around the 3600 block. Addresses 1-3668 can be accessed from Highway 27. Anything higher will need to come in from the Hwy 151 side. Originally, … Continue reading GDOT to Close Highway 95 Monday for Tile Replacement

Ironman 70.3 Returns to Chattanooga/Walker County on May 23

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Joe Legge

IRONMAN 70.3 returns to Chattanooga and Walker County on Sunday, May 23. The triathlon was unable to be held in 2020 due to COVID-19. The race this spring will follow IRONMAN’s Safe Return to Racing Guidelines, a set of industry-leading guidelines prepared in accordance with standards for open-air endurance events from the World Health Organization … Continue reading Ironman 70.3 Returns to Chattanooga/Walker County on May 23

Walker 180 for May 2021

Posted on May 2, 2021May 14, 2021 by Joe Legge

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No Appointment Required at Vaccination Station this Thursday

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by Joe Legge

Cars in line at vaccination station drive thru along with employees administering vaccines

Ringgold, GA - The Catoosa-Dade-Walker Vaccination Station at the Colonnade in Ringgold will offer drive-up COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, April 29. An appointment is no longer required to receive this potentially life-saving shot. Simply drive up to the Colonnade (264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold) between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., fill out a consent … Continue reading No Appointment Required at Vaccination Station this Thursday

10 Years after the Super Outbreak Impacted Walker County

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Joe Legge

Flintstone, GA - It's now known as the 2011 Super Outbreak. On April 27, 2011, the National Weather Service reported 216 confirmed tornadoes touched down across multiple states, including Georgia. 316 people lost their lives on that horrific day. An EF4 tornado that originated in Section, Alabama made its way into Georgia through Trenton before … Continue reading 10 Years after the Super Outbreak Impacted Walker County

Low Cost Rabies Clinics Planned in May in Walker County

Posted on April 26, 2021April 20, 2021 by Joe Legge

LaFayette, GA - Walker County Extension and your local veterinarian have teamed up to provide low cost rabies clinics in 2021. Drive through service will once again be offered this year due to COVID-19. Protect your family from rabies by bringing your dog and/or cat to one of the locations listed below to be vaccinated. … Continue reading Low Cost Rabies Clinics Planned in May in Walker County

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 4-22-21

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by Joe Legge

The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing and action on a conditional use variance request off Stanfield Road Public Hearing and action on a rezoning request off Kendrick's Switch Road Public Hearing and action on a rezoning request off Reece Street Information on the Walker County office of Department of Family and Children Services … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 4-22-21