The following occurred at this meeting: -Conditional use variance request for property located at 40 Blessed Way, Rock Spring -Purchase Order for equipment and a consultants contract for the landfill -Resolution to Serve as Fiduciary Agent for LMJCs Grant from the Judicial County of Georgia Ad Hoc Committee on ARPA Funding SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for February 8, 2024
Walker This Week – Episode 3 (February 2, 2024)
Violent storms have become more prevalent in recent years, bringing with them heavy rains and flooding to Walker County… and on occasion, a tornado. This week, we look at how you can stay weather aware and be the first to know when you need to take action to protect yourself and your family. SUBSCRIBE to … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 3 (February 2, 2024)
Walker Transit, A Popular Ride in 2023
Walker Transit, Walker County’s public transportation service, posted its best ridership numbers on record in 2023, rebounding from a ridership decline during the pandemic. Transit drivers made 30,456 trips last year, an increase of more than 9% over 2022 and 65% from 2021 when human mobility started to resume following the COVID-19 pandemic. “Clients tell … Continue reading Walker Transit, A Popular Ride in 2023
Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for January 25, 2024
The following occurred at this meeting: Presentation from Bridge Health R-004-24 Support the Application for a Historic Resources Survey Grant R-005-24 Amend the FY2024 Budget to Appropriate Funds for the Walker County Coroner’s Office R-006-24 Designate and Approve a Defined Geographical Area for a Fire District to be Operated by the McLemore Volunteer Fire Department … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for January 25, 2024
Walker This Week – Episode 2 (January 26, 2024)
Ever wonder what it takes to secure a rocky mountainside after a rock fall? On this episode of Walker This Week, we take you behind the scenes of the work happening on Dougherty Gap Road… where crews are immersed in a rockfall mitigation project. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker County Emergency Management to Host Community Weather Awareness Event February 3rd
LaFayette, GA (January 24, 2024) Walker County Emergency Management will host a free community weather awareness event early next month to inform residents about the many ways they can protect themselves and their families during times of severe weather. First responders will be on hand from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3rd at … Continue reading Walker County Emergency Management to Host Community Weather Awareness Event February 3rd
New Home Construction in Walker County Grew at a Record Pace in 2023
LaFayette, GA (January 22, 2024) Walker County experienced record housing growth in 2023, despite high interest rates and inflation impacting home buyers and home builders across the nation. The number of new homes under construction in unincorporated Walker County last year was so robust, it actually outpaced the previous two years combined. The Walker County … Continue reading New Home Construction in Walker County Grew at a Record Pace in 2023
Walker This Week (Episode 1 – January 19, 2024)
Each week, we'll tackle a different topic, keeping you informed about various programs and projects in Walker County, Georgia. This week, Shannon Whitfield, Chairman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, provides an overview of what he's excited to work on in 2024. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Board Elects Vice Chair, Sets 2024 Meeting Schedule and Qualifying Fees
LaFayette, GA (January 12, 2024) The Walker County Board of Commissioners acted on several housekeeping items at their first meeting of the new year, electing a new vice chair and revising their meeting schedule. The Board unanimously selected District 2 Commissioner Mark Askew to serve as vice chair for 2024. Askew previously served in this … Continue reading Board Elects Vice Chair, Sets 2024 Meeting Schedule and Qualifying Fees
Walker County, GA Board of Commmissioners Meeting Audio for January 11, 2024
The following occurred at this meeting: -Election of a vice chairperson -Meeting schedule update -Qualifying fees set -LMJC and Public Defender agreements -December 2023 department stats SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed