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‘Adopt-A-Thon’ Pricing Extended at the Walker County Animal Shelter After A Successful Weekend

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Santa holding two dogs

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

Walker County Landfill Offers Free Recycling Day on December 26th

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Walker County Landfill/Recycling entrance

Chickamauga, GA – A “Free Recycling Day” will be offered on Tuesday, December 26th at the Walker County Landfill, 5120 N Marble Top Road, Chickamauga. Residents are encouraged to bring recyclable Christmas related trash, such as wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and greeting cards, to the Landfill between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Other reusable material, including … Continue reading Walker County Landfill Offers Free Recycling Day on December 26th

Walker County Animal Shelter Hosts ’12 Hours of Christmas’ Adopt-A-Thon

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Dog wearing a santa hat

Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter will host a “12 Hours of Christmas Adopt-A-Thon” on Saturday, December 16th. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the shelter, located at 5488 North Marble Top Road near Chickamauga. The shelter will offer special adoption pricing during the Christmas Adopt-A-Thon. Dogs will … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Hosts ’12 Hours of Christmas’ Adopt-A-Thon

Realignment of Public Safety Resources Improves Response Times in Walker County

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Armuchee Valley sign

LaFayette, GA – Walker County residents are already experiencing an improvement in emergency services following a recent realignment of public safety resources. Walker County increased the number of 24/7/365 fire stations from 4 to 6 on October 1st. Existing staff and equipment were relocated to enhance services in the Villanow, Cane Creek and Kensington communities. … Continue reading Realignment of Public Safety Resources Improves Response Times in Walker County

Walker County Commissioner to hold Facebook Live Session on TSPLOST Monday

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Commissioner Shannon Whitfield speaks about TSPLOST

LaFayette, GA – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield will take to Facebook Monday, November 6th, to explain and respond to questions concerning the upcoming Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) vote. Whitfield will hold a "Facebook Live" session at 6:00 p.m. on the Walker County Government's official Facebook page. Along with explaining the … Continue reading Walker County Commissioner to hold Facebook Live Session on TSPLOST Monday

Tire Amnesty Day Planned in Walker County

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Tires

LaFayette, GA – Old tires attract pests, junk up yards and harm the environment. Walker County wants to help residents recycle this neighborhood nuisance by hosting its first ever Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day. Saturday, November 4th, Walker County residents can discard up to four scrap tires at the landfill free of charge from 8:00 … Continue reading Tire Amnesty Day Planned in Walker County

Voters to Decide TSPLOST on November 7th in Walker County

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Gravel road

Are You Happy With Your Roads? Public votes on a Single County TSPLOST on November 7, 2017 (est. cost: $12,698) TSPLOST is a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax 1% sales tax increase It would run for 5 years Tax would begin on April 1, 2018 and sunset on March 31, 2023 Tax would … Continue reading Voters to Decide TSPLOST on November 7th in Walker County

Erlanger Moves Forward with Scorched Earth Plan to Raise Taxes on Walker County Residents

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Medical graphic

LaFayette, GA – Erlanger Health System filed a petition in federal court seeking to raise property taxes on the citizens of Walker County, in a reckless and misguided attempt to receive immediate payment for a bad business deal. Despite being $70 million in debt and operating with negative cash flow, Erlanger believes Walker County has … Continue reading Erlanger Moves Forward with Scorched Earth Plan to Raise Taxes on Walker County Residents

Walker County Gains an Advantage in Business Recruitment, Job Creation

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People receiving awards

LaFayette, GA – The next time Walker County competes to land a new business, it will have an asset that no other community in Georgia can claim. Larry Brooks, Walker County Development Authority Executive Director, recently became the first professional to be certified in economic development by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of … Continue reading Walker County Gains an Advantage in Business Recruitment, Job Creation

Walker County Opening Shelters, Opening EOC to Respond to Irma

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Emergency Shelter

Rock Spring, GA - Five public shelters will be opening at 4:00 p.m. today in Walker County for those in need of a safe location to stay as Hurricane Irma passes through the area. Walker County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will handle staffing at the following shelters: ·         Walker County Civic Center, located at … Continue reading Walker County Opening Shelters, Opening EOC to Respond to Irma