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Walker County Landfill Offers Free Recycling Day on December 26th

Posted on December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by Joe Legge

Walker County Landfill/Recycling entrance

Chickamauga, GA – A “Free Recycling Day” will be offered on Tuesday, December 26th at the Walker County Landfill, 5120 N Marble Top Road, Chickamauga. Residents are encouraged to bring recyclable Christmas related trash, such as wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and greeting cards, to the Landfill between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Other reusable material, including … Continue reading Walker County Landfill Offers Free Recycling Day on December 26th

Lunch Conversation with the Commissioner Returns June 1

Posted on May 22, 2017February 8, 2018 by Joe Legge

Commissioner Whitfield at Susan's Diner talking with folks

Flintstone, GA – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield invites you to join him for lunch, as the busy Summer season approaches. Whitfield will hold his second Lunch Conversation with the Commissioner on June 1st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Susan’s Diner, located at 3551 Chattanooga Valley Road in Flintstone. The public is … Continue reading Lunch Conversation with the Commissioner Returns June 1

WALKER COUNTY’s ANIMAL SHELTER OFFERS FREE ADOPTIONS DURING “PRICELESS PETS” PROMOTION!

Posted on May 18, 2017February 8, 2018 by Joe Legge

Lots of people inside the Animal Shelter

Chickamauga, GA – Pets are priceless. Money can’t buy the memories and experiences they create with their owners. That’s why pets really are priceless at the Walker County Animal Shelter! During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Walker County Animal Shelter will take an unconventional approach to encourage pet adoptions. On Friday, May 26th and … Continue reading WALKER COUNTY’s ANIMAL SHELTER OFFERS FREE ADOPTIONS DURING “PRICELESS PETS” PROMOTION!

WALKER COUNTY EXPANDS & UPDATES AED PROGRAM

Posted on May 16, 2017February 8, 2018 by Joe Legge

Rock Spring, GA - Walker County residents just got a little safer. Emergency crews joined forces today to make upgrades to the county’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program. Walker County Emergency Management used a portion of a Georgia Emergency Management grant to replace AED batteries in 23 Walker County Sheriff’s Office patrol cars. Deputies often … Continue reading WALKER COUNTY EXPANDS & UPDATES AED PROGRAM

Walker, Dade & Chattooga Counties Host Job Fair

Posted on May 3, 2017February 8, 2018 by Joe Legge

Rock Spring, GA – An employment expansion appears to be taking place in Walker and surrounding counties. Dozens of companies need to fill more than 800 positions collectively in the coming weeks. To help area employers meet their workforce demands, Walker, Dade and Chattooga Counties will co-sponsor a Job Fair on Thursday, May 11th from … Continue reading Walker, Dade & Chattooga Counties Host Job Fair

Wally’s Friends resumes low cost spay/neuter service for Walker County residents

Posted on April 28, 2017February 8, 2018 by Joe Legge

Dogs and cats in crates after being spayed or neutered

Rock Spring – Wally’s Friends, a low cost, non-profit spay/neuter organization, will start offering transport services once again in Walker County. Pet owners in Walker County can now schedule an appointment for their dog or cat to be picked up at the Walker County Civic Center campus by the Agriculture building, transported to the clinic … Continue reading Wally’s Friends resumes low cost spay/neuter service for Walker County residents

Earth Day Clean-up Activities Planned Throughout Walker County

Posted on April 19, 2017February 8, 2018 by Joe Legge

Rossville, GA – What will your “Act of Green” be this Earth Day? Walker County residents have several opportunities to help green-up and clean-up their communities Saturday, April 22. Walker County and the City of Rossville will partner on an Earth Day Clean-up in the downtown corridor. Volunteers are needed to pick up trash, pressure … Continue reading Earth Day Clean-up Activities Planned Throughout Walker County

Walker County Marks Wildlife Day with an Eagle, an Owl and a Snake, Oh My!

Posted on April 4, 2017February 8, 2018 by Joe Legge

Rock Spring, GA – Don’t be alarmed if you hear some wild noises coming from the Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office this week. Walker County placed second among Georgia counties in a recent competition to promote the sale of state wildlife tags. Walker County posted a 62% increase in sales during the contest period. Jennifer … Continue reading Walker County Marks Wildlife Day with an Eagle, an Owl and a Snake, Oh My!

Walker County Adds 3 Quick Response Vehicles to Reduce Response Times and Save Taxpayer Money

Posted on April 3, 2017February 16, 2018 by Joe Legge

A Quick Response Vehicles used by the fire department

Lafayette, GA – Walker County Emergency Services (WCES) placed three Quick Response Vehicles (QRV) into operation last week. One QRV has been added to each of the county’s three full time fire stations: Rock Spring, Chickamauga and Lafayette. These vehicles can respond to any incident, but will primarily work medical calls and motor vehicle accidents. … Continue reading Walker County Adds 3 Quick Response Vehicles to Reduce Response Times and Save Taxpayer Money

Honeybee Bicycle Event Planned in Walker County on May 13th

Posted on March 29, 2017February 8, 2018 by Joe Legge

LaFayette, GA – The City of LaFayette, in cooperation with Walker County, the City of Chickamauga and Rock City, will host the inaugural Honeybee Bicycle Ride on May 13th. Proceeds from the Honeybee Bicycle Ride will benefit the LaFayette Recreation Department. Funds will be used to lower registration fees for all youth wanting to play … Continue reading Honeybee Bicycle Event Planned in Walker County on May 13th