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Heiskell sets qualifying fees

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

COUNTY COMMISSIONER BEBE HEISKELL SET THE QUALIFYING FEES FOR LOCAL OFFICES, IN THIS YEAR'S ELECTION.

Villanow to Receive Walker County Water

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Walker County’s long-awaited plans to bring county water service to Villanow is finally coming to fruition.

Another Good Month on Unemployment

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

OVER 280 WALKER COUNTY RESIDENTS CAME OFF OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT ROLES LAST MONTH...DROPPING THE RATE FROM 8.4 PERCENT IN OCTOBER, TO 7.5 PERCENT IN NOVEMBER.

Walker Sees Unemployment Dip

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Unemployment numbers just released by the Georgia Department of Labor suggests that Walker County's number of unemployed has fallen to a three year low.

Mortgage Assistance Available

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has partnered with GHFA Affordable Housing, Inc. to deliver a statewide unemployment mortgage payment assistance program to prevent foreclosures, under the name HomeSafe Georgia.

Lookout Mountain to vote on Sunday sales of alcohol

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lookout Mountain, Ga., residents will vote on a referendum Nov. 8 on whether to allow Sunday sales of beer and wine.

Congratulations to Walker County's Finest!

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Christopher Parente, a paramedic with Walker County Emergency Services, has been selected as the Georgia State Firefighter's Association Rookie of the Year for 2011, while Keith Reece, a sergeant with the department, has been selected as the Firefighter of the Year.

Join Us for Two Pulic Visioning Workshops!

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Walker County and the Cities of Chickamauga, LaFayette, Lookout Mountain, and
Rossville are preparing a new 20 year joint comprehensive plan.

New Jobs Coming To Walker County

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A distribution center is moving to Walker County and will bring 30 to 40 direct and indirect jobs, Commissioner Bebe Heiskell announced today.

EMS Public Service Announcement

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Drowning is Quick and Quiet, So Keep Your Eyes on Your Kids around Water!
Drowning deaths increase up to 89% in the summer months.