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Overnight Work Planned on Nickajack Road

Road Work Ahead sign

Lookout Mountain, GA - A state contractor will be working overnight this week making safety improvements to Nickajack Road.  Crews will be installing a high friction surface treatment on the road from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The surface treatment work will take six to eight days to complete.  Later this month, the contractor will … Continue reading Overnight Work Planned on Nickajack Road

High Fire Danger Could Impact Open Burning Season

With the arrival of October, Georgia’s seasonal burn ban, which impacts Walker and 53 other counties, comes to a close.  While burning is allowed from October 1st through April 30th, residents need to obtain a permit and be aware of what is legal and illegal to burn.

Walker County Voters to Receive Informational Precinct Cards

Sample of a precinct card

LaFayette, GA - Voters can expect to receive an informational mailing from the Walker County Elections Office, as the county prepares to transition to a Board of Commissioners form of government. After working for months to update voter data to make sure every voter is placed in the correct district, Elections officials mailed out 39,723 precinct … Continue reading Walker County Voters to Receive Informational Precinct Cards

My Kids Have Paws offers low cost spay/neuter and vaccine services for Walker County residents

People and animals at the AG center

Rock Spring, GA - My Kids Have Paws will return to Walker County in October to host three spay/neuter + walk-in vaccine clinics.  The Dalton-based clinic offers many common preventative shots at a low cost to the public. The My Kids Have Paws mobile clinic will set up shop at the Walker County Ag Center on Tuesday … Continue reading My Kids Have Paws offers low cost spay/neuter and vaccine services for Walker County residents

Ironman and 5 other things to do in Walker County this weekend

Welcome Ironman sign

Chickamauga, GA - Ironman Chattanooga returns to Walker County this weekend, as the bike portion of the triathlon will once again roll through our community. Downtown Chickamauga is an official viewing area for the bike race.  Ironman runs a free shuttle from Ross’s Landing in Chattanooga to downtown Chickamauga from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., … Continue reading Ironman and 5 other things to do in Walker County this weekend

Ag Festival, Heritage Day and Autumn Rocks Highlight Weekend Activities in Walker County

Animals at the AG Festival

LaFayette, GA - Autumn begins Monday, but several seasonal activities will take center stage this weekend in Walker County.  Here's a list of some of the entertainment options hoping to attract your attention: 3rd Annual Walker County Ag Festival 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 9/21/19 Walker County Ag Center Blue ribbon shows, quilts, … Continue reading Ag Festival, Heritage Day and Autumn Rocks Highlight Weekend Activities in Walker County

Access to Fantasy Hills Subdivision will be Restricted on Wednesday, September 25th

Overview of culvert replacement in Flintstone area

Flintstone, GA – Access into and out of the Fantasy Hills subdivision in Walker County will be restricted on Wednesday, September 25th. Walker County Public Works crews will be replacing a drainage culvert at the entrance to the subdivision, prompting the closure of Burnt Mill Lane at Tinker Bell Circle. Work is scheduled to start … Continue reading Access to Fantasy Hills Subdivision will be Restricted on Wednesday, September 25th