Board Approves Plan to Address Environmental Hazards at the Courthouse

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mold and decay in a 100+ year old building

The Walker County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $168,743 plan to contain and remediate environmental hazards at the Walker County Courthouse. The issues came to light while representatives with Gordian were walking the courthouse during a meeting to discuss some potential interior renovations. Those conversations were put on hold until environmental testing and structural … Continue reading Board Approves Plan to Address Environmental Hazards at the Courthouse

Walker This Week – Episode 22 (July 12, 2024)

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners debate the future of recreational services in Rossville. That’s ahead on Walker This Week. Following a structural change in how Rossville plans to provide recreational programming – and the lack of a formalized use agreement between the city and county… the two government entities continue to explore options to … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 22 (July 12, 2024)

WALKER This Week – Episode 18 (May 24, 2024)

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Breathing some new life into the old county courthouse. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we take a look at a renovation project that's set to get underway soon in downtown LaFayette. Walker County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day and we'll be on hiatus too … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 18 (May 24, 2024)

Probate Court Scheduled to Reopen Wednesday, October 6

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Office of Probate Judge

LaFayette, GA - An engineer who inspected the Walker County Courthouse today gave preliminary approval for Probate Court to reopen Wednesday, October 6. Probate Court will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday next week. Essential business can be conducted virtually or by calling 706-638-2852. A weekend vehicle crash damaged the Probate Court offices at the Courthouse. … Continue reading Probate Court Scheduled to Reopen Wednesday, October 6

Walker County Probate Court Office Closed After Damage from Vehicle Crash

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Vehicle crash into courthouse

LaFayette - Walker County's Probate Court office has been ordered closed the rest of the week following damage from a weekend vehicle crash. Around 1:45 a.m. Saturday morning, the driver of a Chevy Trailblazer lost control of his vehicle, crashed into a decorative wall in front of the Walker County Courthouse before slamming into the … Continue reading Walker County Probate Court Office Closed After Damage from Vehicle Crash

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 Courthouse in LaFayette Closed Until August 3rd

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Outside of Walker County Courthouse

LaFayette, GA – The Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette is closed to the public until Monday, August 3rd. Superior Court Chief Justice Kristina Cook Graham signed an order to close the building today at Noon after someone employed in the courthouse tested positive for COVID-19. The closure will provide time for the courthouse to be … Continue reading Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette Closed Until August 3rd