Walker County Declared Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought Conditions

Dry Farm

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

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 4-8-21

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

Oral Rabies Vaccination Bait Drops Occuring in Walker County

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.