The following occurred at this meeting: -Appointments to the following: Planning Commission, Water & Sewerage Authority, Animal Control Board, Alcoholic Beverage Commission -Temporary moratorium on new large scale commercial poultry house operations -Local marketing organization agreement with the Chamber -Personal services contract with Robert Wardlaw -Purchase orders for police radios, trucks and a Gradall SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-30-21
GE Appliances Announces $118 Million Expansion at Roper Corporation, Creating 600 New Jobs in Walker County
LaFayette, GA - GE Appliances, a Haier company, will invest $118 million to expand manufacturing operations at its Roper Corporation plant in Walker County, creating 600 new jobs. “Roper Corporation has been a key part of Walker County for almost 50 years,” said Roper Corporation President Lois Crandell. “Our relationships are strong and we have … Continue reading GE Appliances Announces $118 Million Expansion at Roper Corporation, Creating 600 New Jobs in Walker County
Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield Awarded Lifelong Learning Academy Certificate
Atlanta, GA - ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, recently awarded Walker County Board of Commissioners Chairman Shannon Whitfield with a certificate for successfully completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Whitfield was honored during the ACCG County Reconnect Conference at the Savannah Convention Center in Chatham County. ACCG and the Carl Vinson Institute of … Continue reading Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield Awarded Lifelong Learning Academy Certificate
Georgia DRIVES System Upgrade to Impact Motor Vehicle Registration Services in Walker County and Other Communities
Rock Spring, GA - The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin a system upgrade to the state’s DRIVES system (Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System) later this month to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. Vehicle registration and titling services, including e-Services and tag renewal kiosks, will be unavailable from Thursday, December 30, … Continue reading Georgia DRIVES System Upgrade to Impact Motor Vehicle Registration Services in Walker County and Other Communities
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-9-21
The following occurred at this meeting: -ESPLOST compliance Resolution -Appointments to the Planning Commission and Animal Control Board -Proclamation of appreciation for Carthell Rogers -Acceptance of Federal Victims of Crime Assistance Grant -November 2021 department statistics SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker 180 for December 2021
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Stephanie Watkins Named Economic Development Director for Walker County, Georgia
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield is pleased to announce the hiring of Stephanie Watkins as the county’s next Director of Economic Development. Watkins began her new role earlier this week. Watkins is an economic development professional with over 18 years of experience working with state and local governments and other economic development … Continue reading Stephanie Watkins Named Economic Development Director for Walker County, Georgia
Robert Wardlaw, Walker County Economic Development Director, to Retire
LaFayette, GA – Robert Wardlaw, who has led Walker County Government’s economic and community development efforts over the past four years, formally announced today he will retire at the end of the year. “As our Economic and Community Development Director, Robert brought a level of professionalism and credibility to the position that elevated our ability … Continue reading Robert Wardlaw, Walker County Economic Development Director, to Retire