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
Walker County Schools and Chickamauga City Schools are closed Thursday. Walker County employee clinics in LaFayette and Chickamauga operated by CHI Memorial Convenient Care will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Walker Transit will be closed all day on Wednesday, January 17th Walker County Water & Sewerage Authority will be on a 2 hour delay Wednesday. … Continue reading Walker County Schedule Changes for 1/16/18 & 1/17/18
LaFayette, GA – Walker County plans to update its ordinances dealing with domestic animals in 2018. Before the work begins, we want to hear from you. A public input session will be held to seek suggestions on whether new regulations should be considered, as well as review existing county ordinances and state laws addressing the … Continue reading Walker County Seeks Public Input on Animal Ordinances
LaFayette, GA – Walker County Emergency Services (WCES) and the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia are sounding the alarm to save lives. The two organizations have partnered to provide free smoke alarms to Walker County residents in need of these life saving devices. WCES received a donation of 150 smoke alarms from the Red … Continue reading Walker County, American Red Cross Partner to Provide Free Smoke Alarms to Residents
LaFayette, GA - Due to possible icy road conditions, all Walker County Government offices will delay opening until 11 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018. This includes the Walker Transit, which was originally delayed until 10 a.m.
LAFAYETTE, GA – Officials with Walker County and the Erlanger Health System have agreed to settle an $8.7 million debt stemming from a loan commitment made by the previous Walker County administration. Former Walker County Commissioner Bebe Heiskell pledged taxpayer dollars to cover this loan to Erlanger in 2011, as part of an intergovernmental agreement … Continue reading Erlanger, Walker County Agree to Settle Debt
LaFayette, GA – In a move aimed at improving the health of its workforce, Walker County will launch a comprehensive wellness program beginning January 2018. CHI Memorial has been contracted to manage the new program. The agreement, which runs for three years, will provide county covered employees with access to a wellness coach, tobacco cessation … Continue reading Walker County Contracts with CHI Memorial for New Workforce Wellness Program
LAFAYETTE, GA – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield successfully repaid two Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN) before an end of year deadline, saving the county an estimated $12,194 in interest. Walker County borrowed $4 million from the Bank of LaFayette in January and received a $4 million line of credit from First Volunteer Bank of … Continue reading Walker County Pays Off $7.5 Million in Loans Early
Chickamauga, GA – 24 animals found new homes during the Walker County Animal Shelter’s “12 Hours of Christmas Adopt-A-Thon” this weekend. The 17 dogs and 7 cats will be spayed/neutered and receive a rabies vaccination before joining their new families for the holidays. The event featured special adoption pricing to encourage potential pet owners to … Continue reading ‘Adopt-A-Thon’ Pricing Extended at the Walker County Animal Shelter After A Successful Weekend
