Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-10-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing on revisions to the Alcohol Ordinance Board discussion on revisions to the Alcohol Ordinance Board discussion on a new fee schedule for alcohol license Approval of a contract for Walker State Prison to train shelter dogs SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Public to Vote on Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) to Repair Roads November 7th

Road paving

Nearly a year after the first Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) came to an end, the public will be asked to authorize a new TSPLOST to restore the county's dedicated funding source to repair and resurface roads. On November 7, 2023, voters will be asked the following question: Shall a special one … Continue reading Public to Vote on Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) to Repair Roads November 7th

Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – August 2023

Georgia weather can be unpredictable. One minute, you're driving down the road enjoying the sunshine. Then, the next thing you know, your vehicle is being pelted by heavy rain and hail from a severe afternoon thunderstorm. When inclement weather occurs while operating a motor vehicle on one of Georgia’s roadways, the first concern is occupant safety. Vision … Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – August 2023

Walker 180 for August 2023

A millage rate rollback, the debate over liquor stores begins and a vote to bring back the TSPLOST... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

LaFayette, GA (August 2, 2023) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings in August to provide citizens with a better understanding of a proposed millage rate rollback. The reduced rate aims to lessen the impact of higher property appraisals. Another year of surging home sales increased property values an average … Continue reading Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-27-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing on updating the Alcohol Ordinance to allow package retail sales of distilled spirits, aka liquor stores Intergovernmental Agreement for distribution of 2024 TSPLOST funds Resolution to call for a Referendum on TSPLOST on November 7, 2023 Approval of Grant for Juvenile Justice June 2023 Departmental Statistics SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-27-23

Board Begins Discussion on Liquor Stores Following Voter Approval

Proposed changes to Walker County’s alcohol ordinance may soon result in the first liquor store being opened in the county. 67% of voters approved granting the county government the authority to issue licenses for retail package sales of distilled spirits during a referendum last November. Before the county can issue licenses, it must first establish … Continue reading Board Begins Discussion on Liquor Stores Following Voter Approval

GE Appliances and Roper Corporation Celebrate Transformed Plant and 50 Years of Cooking Products Leadership

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, and its wholly owned subsidiary Roper Corporation today joined with state and local officials to celebrate 50 years of cooking leadership in Georgia and a multi-million-dollar investment that’s adding new products, good jobs and the latest in advanced manufacturing technology. During a first look at the factory’s transformation, GE … Continue reading GE Appliances and Roper Corporation Celebrate Transformed Plant and 50 Years of Cooking Products Leadership