Statement from the Walker County Health Department Concerning the Scheduling of COVID-19 Vaccination

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Due to the overwhelming number of incoming calls from the public seeking appointments for COVID-19 vaccination, our phone system is overloaded but it is operable and has not crashed or been shut down.  You may have difficulty getting through and may receive a message stating the phone system is down, but it remains operable. We … Continue reading Statement from the Walker County Health Department Concerning the Scheduling of COVID-19 Vaccination

Two new ways to register for COVID-19 vaccine in Northwest Georgia now available

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This information is no longer current. Please call the Walker County COVID-19 Vaccine hotline at 706-620-0887 or 706-670-1234 to make an appointment.     Updated 1/12/21: The Walker County Health Department has asked that we share the following information for those trying to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment: Now that the online registration portal for … Continue reading Two new ways to register for COVID-19 vaccine in Northwest Georgia now available

Walker County Courthouse Closed Until December 7, 2020 due to COVID-19

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Walker County Courthouse

LaFayette, GA - The Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette was ordered closed this morning due to COVID-19. Judge Kristina Cook Graham signed an amendment to the third order declaring a judicial emergency in the Superior Court of Walker County, Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit. The amendment immediately closed the courthouse until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December … Continue reading Walker County Courthouse Closed Until December 7, 2020 due to COVID-19

Walker County Probate Court Closed due to COVID-19

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Updated: Judicial Emergency Order amended to close the Walker County Courthouse LaFayette, GA - Walker County Probate Court will be closed until at least December 7, 2020 due to COVID-19. The Probate Court office is located on the bottom floor of the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette. Judge Kristina Cook Graham is expected to issue … Continue reading Walker County Probate Court Closed due to COVID-19

Walker County Magistrate Court Closed to the Public until December 7th

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LaFayette, GA - Walker County Magistrate Court is closed to the public until December 7th due to COVID-19. Those that need to drop off paperwork in person can still do so. Call 706-638-1217 when you arrive and a team member will come outside to collect it. Additional services are being provided by mail, email or … Continue reading Walker County Magistrate Court Closed to the Public until December 7th

UPDATED: Tax Office in Fairview Closed Until January 4; Assessors Office Closed Until November 30

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Fairview, GA – The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s office in Fairview (2012 McFarland Gap Road) will remain closed until January 4, 2021 due to COVID-19. The Rock Spring location (122 Highway 95) is open with limited staffing and public hours. Business can continue to be conducted in person from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by mail … Continue reading UPDATED: Tax Office in Fairview Closed Until January 4; Assessors Office Closed Until November 30

Walker County Assessors Office Closed to the Public until November 30th due to COVID-19

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UPDATED on 11/20/20: This office will remain closed until November 30th Rock Spring, GA – The Walker County Assessors office in Rock Spring has closed to the public following a positive case of COVID-19 at this location. The office will be deep cleaned before reopening to the public on November 30th. A handful of team members … Continue reading Walker County Assessors Office Closed to the Public until November 30th due to COVID-19

DPH Provides Update on COVID-19 Trends in Georgia

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Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing the following information regarding the fight against COVID-19 in Georgia. COVID-19 Cases As of Nov. 9, there are 374,181 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 33,152 antigen positive cases of COVID-19. The number of new cases reported daily is increasing, reinforcing the need for Georgians to continue to wear masks … Continue reading DPH Provides Update on COVID-19 Trends in Georgia

Walker County Tax Commissioner Office in Fairview Closed Until January 4th Due to COVID-19

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Tax office in Fairview

UPDATED on 11/20/20: The Fairview office will remain closed until January 4, 2021. Fairview, GA – The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s office in Fairview (2012 McFarland Gap Road) will be closed until January 4, 2021 following a positive case of COVID-19 at this location. All team members at this location have been quarantined and the office will … Continue reading Walker County Tax Commissioner Office in Fairview Closed Until January 4th Due to COVID-19

Updated DPH Guidance for In Person Voting During COVID-19 Isolation or Quarantine

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This information comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH): Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is updating its protocols for isolation and quarantine during COVID-19 to allow individuals to vote in person Tuesday, November 3rd. The protocols are in accordance with recommendations and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading Updated DPH Guidance for In Person Voting During COVID-19 Isolation or Quarantine