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Walker County Fire Victims Remembered at Georgia State Capitol

2019 Capitol Swearing-in

Atlanta, GA – The annual swearing in ceremony for Fire Marshals and Fire Inspectors at the Georgia State Capitol took on new meaning this year for Walker County Fire Marshal Paul Linder.  The State Fire Marshal’s Office displays shoes on the Capitol steps to represent the lives lost to fire during the previous year.  This time, … Continue reading Walker County Fire Victims Remembered at Georgia State Capitol

Open Gate Days at Lula Lake Land Trust Move to Reservation System

Lula Lake Waterfall

Lookout Mountain, GA – You now need a reservation to visit one of Walker County’s most popular recreational attractions. Beginning February 23rd, Lula Lake Land Trust will use a new online reservation system to grant access to Open Gate Days. 85 parking spots will be available via the online reservation system located on the events … Continue reading Open Gate Days at Lula Lake Land Trust Move to Reservation System

“My Furry Valentine” Speed Petting Event Coming to Walker County

Dog holding a rose

Chickamauga, GA – Find a valentine for all seasons during the Walker County Animal Shelter’s My Furry Valentine event on Saturday, February 9th. The shelter will be offering speed petting, giving visitors a chance to flip through a photo album and select a potential valentine. The staff will then hook you up with four of your furry … Continue reading “My Furry Valentine” Speed Petting Event Coming to Walker County

1/29/19 Winter Storm Impact on Walker County

Snow plow trucks on the road

Updated 6:15 p.m. (1/29/19) All Walker County Government offices, Landfill, Animal Shelter, Courthouses, and Health Department will be back to normal operating hours on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.   11:15 a.m. (1/29/19) Our Public Works crews are still out. Their main concern right now is bridges that have not dried yet.   Now that the temperature has dropped into … Continue reading 1/29/19 Winter Storm Impact on Walker County

Walker Fire Rescue & American Red Cross Plan Smoke Alarm Blitz

Installation of fire alarms

Rossville, GA – Walker County Fire Rescue and the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia will be going door to door on February 2nd to improve fire safety in the Chattanooga Valley community.  Teams will be canvassing the Dry Valley Road area to install smoke alarms at no charge, conduct a home safety survey and … Continue reading Walker Fire Rescue & American Red Cross Plan Smoke Alarm Blitz

Eighth Community Forum Added to February Calendar

Mt. Pleasant Community Center sign

Lookout Mountain, GA – Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield added an additional community forum to next month’s calendar.  This brings the number of public outreach events in February to eight. The additional community forum will take place at the Mountain Pleasant Community Center, 5270 GA-157 in Rising Fawn, on Monday, February 25th. All eight forums will … Continue reading Eighth Community Forum Added to February Calendar

Walker County Extension Plans Egg, Chicken & Beef Events in February

Backyard chicken

LaFayette, GA – February will be a busy month for Extension Agents in Walker County.  The local UGA Extension office will play host to several classes and demonstrations for those interested in learning more about the growing and marketing process of chickens and cattle. The events begin on February 12th with a Meat Fabrication Demonstration … Continue reading Walker County Extension Plans Egg, Chicken & Beef Events in February