LaFayette, GA - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits in Walker County next week. The bait drops are part of a nationwide effort to prevent the spread of racoon rabies in the eastern United States. ORV bait drops typically occur in the fall, but … Continue reading Oral Rabies Vaccination Bait Drops to Begin in Walker County April 7th
This information released from the Georgia Department of Agriculture Department: Atlanta, GA - For the first time in four years, Georgia has been impacted by extreme drought conditions, negatively impacting the state's agricultural industry. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Tom Vilsack issued a natural disaster declaration for Walker County and three other Georgia … Continue reading Walker County Declared Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought Conditions
The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing on a rezoning request off Happy Valley Road Public Hearing on issuance of revenue bonds for the Walker County Development Authority Update on library operations from Lecia Eubanks, Director of the Cherokee Regional Library System Resolution 11 to approve the issuance of revenue bonds for the Walker … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 4-8-21
You may be wondering, 'why is a helicopter flying in a pattern over Walker County?' The U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies vaccination baits across our community and others, in an effort to protect people and pets by preventing rabies in wildlife.
