Chickamauga, GA - Walker County Emergency Services (WCES) received a $2,700 fire prevention grant today from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. Dale Miller, a field engineer with FM Global, presented the award to Fire Marshal Paul Linder, along with other WCES team members. The grant will fund the purchase of … Continue reading FM Global Grant Keeps Sparky the Fire Dog Programs in Walker County
Lookout Mountain, GA - Designed as a mountaintop haven for guests looking for weekend getaways, special occasions and weekday corporate events, The McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio Collection by Hilton is the result of a partnership between Chattanooga-based Scenic Land Company and Hilton (NYSE: HLT). The upper upscale hotel, conference center and spa, set to join Curio Collection by … Continue reading McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain joins the Curio Collection by Hilton
LaFayette, GA – Walker County residents will have another opportunity to offer input on improvements they would like made to the county’s Animal Control ordinance. A second public input session will be held on Tuesday, May 1st at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring. About 80 people attended the county’s … Continue reading Walker County Sets Second Public Input Session on Animal Ordinance Update
LaFayette, GA – Due to scheduling conflicts, Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield’s two regular scheduled meetings in April have been cancelled. Commissioner Whitfield traditionally holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m. A special called meeting will take place on Thursday, April 19th to cover any county business … Continue reading April Meeting Dates Changed
The National Weather Service (NWS) has recognized Walker County as a StormReady County, acknowledging local efforts to reach a high level of severe weather preparedness. In order to earn the StormReady designation, Walker County had to meet certain criteria established by the NWS, state and local emergency management officials. An Emergency Operations Center, the ability to monitor local … Continue reading Walker County Earns StormReady Designation
Walker County voters approved a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax on November 7, 2017 by an overwhelming margin. On Sunday, April 1st, local businesses will start collecting the additional penny tax to help fund road and bridge projects. The sales tax rate in Walker County will change from 7% to 8% for most … Continue reading TSPLOST Takes Effect Sunday, April 1st in Walker County
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield provided an update on the road to financial recovery and path to growth at today’s Walker County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Whitfield revealed how the county's shared sacrifice approach to tackle $70 million in debt is starting to pay off. In the fiscal year that … Continue reading Commissioner Whitfield Provides an Update on County Finances/Growth Plans
LaFayette, GA - The threat of severe storms remains a possibility this time of year, as we transition from winter to spring. Since the conditions outside can change quickly, Walker County provides a phone and email notification system to the public. Hyper-Reach sends out weather and community alerts to those who subscribe to this free … Continue reading Get Weather Alerts Directly from Walker County
Rossville, GA – Rossville Police arrested 46-year old Christopher Shane Nichols today in connection with the theft of copper at the Coats American building that resulted in an oil spill. Nichols currently faces a felony charge of second-degree burglary in Walker County, but additional charges are possible. He also stands accused of auto theft in … Continue reading Rossville Police Make Arrest in Copper Theft Oil Spill Case
Rossville, GA – Copper thieves vandalized an industrial transformer at the Coats American building prompting an emergency response Sunday night. The incident began after a resident noticed an oily sheen and notified a Rossville police officer, who traced the source to the Coats building on Maple Street. Walker County Emergency Services (WCES) responded around 7:15 … Continue reading Reward Offered to Find Copper Thieves Who Caused Oil Spill at Coats American Building in Walker County
