UPDATE (7:30 p.m on 2/27/18) - North Marble Top Road has reopened. One lane remains closed near Diamond Drive. Please use caution while traveling in this area, as this is a temporary fix until a water line can be moved in the coming days. A sinkhole has forced the closure of a section of road … Continue reading Travel Impacted by Sinkhole on North Marble Top Road
LaFayette, GA - A crowd of veterans and their families joined others from the community to dedicate a new monument honoring recipients of the Purple Heart Medal in Walker County. The City of LaFayette approved a proclamation last November to become a "Purple Heart City" to honor the contributions and sacrifices of men and women … Continue reading Purple Heart Monument Dedicated in LaFayette
LaFayette - Walker County Government (WCG) will receive proposals to haul/dispose of Construction and Demolition Waste from the Walker County Landfill facility to a permitted and regulatory compliant disposal facility. The Request for Proposal may be obtained from the following locations: WCG Commissioner’s Office 101 South Duke Street LaFayette, Georgia WCG website Walker County Landfill … Continue reading Request for Proposal released for Construction & Demolition Waste Disposal at Walker County Landfill
Chickamauga, GA - One of Walker County's four cities was recently recognized by Georgia Trend magazine with a Live, Work, Play award. Chickamauga, and just eight other cities across the entire state of Georgia, earned the designation. Doing so puts Chickamauga in the same quality of life conversation as powerhouse cities like Cartersville, Athens and Decatur. The … Continue reading Georgia Trend Recognizes Chickamauga as “Live, Work, Play” City
LaFayette, GA – Walker County experienced an exciting increase in the number of single family new home construction permits issued in 2017. Data recently released by the Walker County Commissioner's office shows a nearly 10% surge over 2016. It takes about six months for a new home to reach the market in Walker County. Builders … Continue reading New Home Construction Permits Post Gains in Walker County
Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and the Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) have joined forces to help save more dogs and cats from our community. The new partnership gives the Shelter access to another non-profit organization with a mission of finding forever homes for adoptable animals. Last year, the Shelter took in … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with Atlanta Humane Society to Save More Dogs & Cats
Find the next love of your life at the Walker County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, take advantage of our $25 for 25 Days Sweetheart's Deal. Now through February 15th, adopt a dog from us for just $25. Want a cat instead? Our frisky felines are just $14 during … Continue reading $25 for 25 Days Sweetheart’s Deal at the Walker Co. Animal Shelter
Rossville, GA – The Walker County Development Authority (WCDA) moved forward with plans this week to put the former Coats American property in Rossville on the market. The WCDA issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from area business leaders and others to purchase the eight acre site. In addition to submitting a monetary offer, potential … Continue reading Developers Sought for Former Coats American Property in Walker County
CHICKAMAUGA, GA - Stephanie McTaggart took over management duties at the Walker County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center this morning. Her promotion was announced during a Shelter staff meeting. McTaggart will be tasked with overseeing day to day operations, carrying out projects to improve animal adoptions and spay/neuter in the community, reduce euthanasia and coordinate … Continue reading Animal Shelter Lands New Manager
It is with a deep sense of sadness and grief that I announce the passing of my friend and 42-year Walker County Sheriff’s Office veteran employee (Ret.) Captain Jackie Barksdale on January 17, 2018. Arrangements for Captain Barksdale are as follows: Mason's Funeral Home, Summerville, GA Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on … Continue reading Funeral Arrangements Announced for Capt. Jackie Barksdale
