Local Government News

Whitfield County is home to 313 registered sex offenders as of February
As of February, 313 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Whitfield County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

In 2022, Walker County ranks 77th among Georgia counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,497
In 2022, residents of Walker County received an average of $12,497 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 77th highest in Georgia.