All Chattooga County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.
County officials also say Chattooga County Transit will be closed, meaning no buses will be operating that day.
However, the Transfer Station and remote dump sites will remain open.
Normal county operations will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.
In a statement, county officials thanked the public for their understanding and wished residents a meaningful and peaceful holiday.
Sharon Evans has been appointed to serve as the new Walker County Tax Commissioner, following the retirement of longtime commissioner Carolyn Walker, who stepped down last week after more than 25 years of service to focus on her health.
The Town of Trion has announced that the Business Office, Maintenance Department, and Gas Department will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Good Friday Easter holiday.
Officials also say that garbage normally collected on Friday will instead be picked up on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
In addition, the Trion Recreation Center will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, and Saturday, April 4, 2026.
For emergency calls involving gas service or the Trion Police Department, residents are asked to call 911, and emergency dispatchers will contact the proper personnel.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding local property owners that mobile home taxes are due April 1st.
However, the Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed WEDNESDAY for the installation of a new server. Due to that closure, late fees will be waived until Thursday, April 2nd.
Hampton also reminds residents that homestead exemptions should be filed by April 1st in the Property Assessor’s Office, which is located in the Chattooga County Courthouse Annex across the hall from the tax office.
Unlike the tax office, the Property Assessor’s Office will be open on Wednesday.
Officials note that the Property Assessor’s Office does not accept payments or renew vehicle tags.
Residents with mobile home tax business are encouraged to plan accordingly.
Chattooga County residents will soon see changes to their water bills after Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen approved a plan to gradually increase rates over the next five years.
A proposed bill in Georgia could help return billions of dollars in unclaimed money to residents, but the effort is facing challenges at the State Capitol.
Lawmakers say the state is currently holding more than $3 billion in unclaimed property, which includes things like uncashed checks, old bank accounts, refunds, and other funds that belong to individuals.
The legislation would allow the Georgia Department of Revenue to automatically match records and send checks directly to residents, especially for smaller amounts, without requiring people to file a claim.
Supporters say the goal is to make it easier for Georgians to get their money back faster, cutting down on paperwork and making the process more efficient. However, the proposal has raised concerns among some lawmakers because parts of the bill could allow the state to take ownership of certain funds if they remain unclaimed for long periods of time.
The bill has already passed the State Senate but has stalled in a House committee, leaving its future uncertain as the legislative session continues.
The Floyd County Commission is expected to consider emergency funding to relocate several government offices following a fire that destroyed the Historic Floyd County Courthouse on Monday.
County officials say the building housed the Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor, and Tag Office. All employees were safely evacuated after smoke was reported around 2:12 p.m., and supervisors conducted a roll call to ensure everyone made it out safely.
Rome-Floyd Fire Department crews worked for hours to battle the blaze, while multiple law enforcement agencies secured the area as smoke spread across downtown Rome. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
In the meantime, residents can still access services online, including property tax payments and tag renewals. County leaders say plans are already underway to establish temporary locations and restore in-person services as quickly as possible.
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen has announced several bids awarded after last Friday’s bid deadline, covering equipment purchases and facility improvements across the county.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session Tuesday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of the County Administration Building (Courthouse Annex I), 101 S Duke Street in LaFayette. The purpose of the work session is to review current revenue and expenses in the FY2026 budget. This work session is open to the public
