State Redistricting to Impact House Districts 1 & 2 in Walker County

Map of Walker County

Thousands of Walker County voters will soon have new representation in the Georgia General Assembly. House District’s 1 and 2 have been impacted by redistricting. Areas south of Chickamauga, seen here in green, will be moving from District 1 (yellow) into District 2 (green), while areas of LaFayette will be moving from District 2 into … Continue reading State Redistricting to Impact House Districts 1 & 2 in Walker County

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

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

Risk Limiting Audit, aka Manual Recount, Begins Friday in Walker County

A voting flyer

The Risk Limiting Audit, or manual recount, of 29,514 ballots cast in the Presidential Race in Walker County, Georgia will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Walker County Civic Center. There will be an observation area for members of the public interesting in watching the hand recount. Danielle Montgomery, Elections … Continue reading Risk Limiting Audit, aka Manual Recount, Begins Friday in Walker County

Absentee Ballot Drop Box Installed at the Walker County Courthouse

Absentee ballot drop box

Early voting in the November 3rd election is underway at the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette. Voters who requested an absentee ballot can return them by mail, at the Elections office or at a new ballot drop box. The drop box is located between the courthouse and the Commissioner's office.   Voters can drive up … Continue reading Absentee Ballot Drop Box Installed at the Walker County Courthouse

Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette Closed Until August 3rd

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