Walker County Landfill Brush Pile Benefits Local Schools

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7 children stand looking in awe at mulch being dumped out of a truck

Walker County’s Solid Waste and Public Works departments are helping provide a real-world lesson in sustainability to agriculture students across the county. Approximately 65 tons of excess mulch from the landfill’s mulch program have been delivered and distributed to area schools for use with their agriculture classes. Students at Chattanooga Valley Middle, Saddle Ridge Elementary … Continue reading Walker County Landfill Brush Pile Benefits Local Schools

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-24-21

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The following occurred at the Board of Commissioner’s meeting on 6-24-21: Resolutions to appoint members to the following boards: Rossville Library Board, Chickamauga Library Board, Board of Assessors Annual Property Assessment Report Proclamation of Appreciation for Farrell Brown Proclamation of Appreciation for Public Health Professionals LMJC Drug Court report and grant approvals Automatic Aid agreement … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-24-21

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

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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