Funding for Septic System Repairs Available for Walker County Residents Along the Chattanooga Creek Watershed

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Property owners along the Chattanooga Creek watershed in northwest Georgia are now eligible for grant funds to assist with the repair of failing septic systems. The Limestone Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council secured the funding to support eligible property owners in Walker and Dade counties who live along the watershed in Rossville, Flintstone, High … Continue reading Funding for Septic System Repairs Available for Walker County Residents Along the Chattanooga Creek Watershed

Walker County Continued to Experience Robust Housing Growth in 2021

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House being built

LaFayette, GA - New home construction continued to grow at a record pace in Walker County in 2021, posting gains for the third consecutive year. Data tracked by the Walker County Planning Office shows a nearly 5% increase year over year in the number of permits issued for the construction of new single-family homes. Housing … Continue reading Walker County Continued to Experience Robust Housing Growth in 2021

10 Years after the Super Outbreak Impacted Walker County

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Aftermath of April 2011 Tornado

Flintstone, GA - It's now known as the 2011 Super Outbreak. On April 27, 2011, the National Weather Service reported 216 confirmed tornadoes touched down across multiple states, including Georgia. 316 people lost their lives on that horrific day. An EF4 tornado that originated in Section, Alabama made its way into Georgia through Trenton before … Continue reading 10 Years after the Super Outbreak Impacted Walker County

New Home Construction in Walker County Posts Best of the Decade Numbers

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New home construction with Walker County inspector vehicle

LaFayette, GA - 2020 proved to be a banner year for new home construction in unincorporated Walker County. In fact, it was the best of the decade. Data tracked by the Walker County Planning Office shows a 17% increase year over year in the number of permits issued for the construction of new single-family homes. … Continue reading New Home Construction in Walker County Posts Best of the Decade Numbers

Access to Fantasy Hills Subdivision will be Restricted on Wednesday, September 25th

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Overview of culvert replacement in Flintstone area

Flintstone, GA – Access into and out of the Fantasy Hills subdivision in Walker County will be restricted on Wednesday, September 25th. Walker County Public Works crews will be replacing a drainage culvert at the entrance to the subdivision, prompting the closure of Burnt Mill Lane at Tinker Bell Circle. Work is scheduled to start … Continue reading Access to Fantasy Hills Subdivision will be Restricted on Wednesday, September 25th