The following occurred at this meeting: Presentation on the Animal Shelter Resolution to call for a referendum on distilled spirits Resolutions to appoint library board members SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker County Receives $107,091 from ACCG for Employee Safety Enhancements
Walker County recently received a $107,091 check representing its share of a $6 million special cash distribution from the ACCG - Group Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund (GSIWCF). ACCG is Georgia’s county association and works on behalf of county officials and their communities by providing public policy and legislative advocacy, leadership development, civic and community engagement initiatives, … Continue reading Walker County Receives $107,091 from ACCG for Employee Safety Enhancements
Home Sales Surge, Pushing Property Values Higher in Walker County
Strong home sales over the past year continued to push property values higher in Walker County. Recently mailed assessment notices show another substantial increase in value for many home and land owners. "There are places where a couple of years ago, we had a house that sold for $200,000. Last year it sold for $300,000. … Continue reading Home Sales Surge, Pushing Property Values Higher in Walker County
Calling All Artists! Walker County Seeks Proposals for a Tourism Mural Project
Walker County Government just recently replaced an old brick wall with a new concrete block wall at its Courthouse Annex II building. The wall now stands as an blank canvas, just waiting to be filled. The county enlisted the help of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce to find an artist to design and paint … Continue reading Calling All Artists! Walker County Seeks Proposals for a Tourism Mural Project
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 5-26-22
The following occurred at this meeting: Presentation on the creation of a County Manager position Consideration of accepting private roads from the Heritage Row subdivision as county roads DFCS Local Advisory Board appointments Zoning requests SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker County to Launch Brownfield Assessment Program
LaFayette, GA - Walker County and the cities of Chickamauga, LaFayette and Rossville will share a $500,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to perform brownfield assessments and develop cleanup plans on up to 30 sites. A number of sites will be assessed with redevelopment in mind. They include the Crystal Springs Print … Continue reading Walker County to Launch Brownfield Assessment Program
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 5-12-22
The following occurred at this meeting: -Discussion on special event insurance at county community centers -Annual property assessment update -Resolution to amend and restate one of the employee retirement programs -Purchase Order for a storm drain project SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker Transit Expands Hours, Adds Saturday Service
Walker County Government will expand transit operations later this month to include additional weekday hours and Saturday service. Beginning May 14, Walker Transit will offer trips on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “We look forward to this new growth and the opportunity it brings to serve the transportation needs of the citizens of … Continue reading Walker Transit Expands Hours, Adds Saturday Service
Walker County Animal Shelter to Hold Second Free Vaccination Clinic on April 30th
Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter will hold an additional free pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In order to encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations, Petco Love has provided free pet vaccines to the Walker County Animal Shelter for … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter to Hold Second Free Vaccination Clinic on April 30th
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 4-14-22
The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to authorize the Tax Commissioner to waive penalties and interest on certain unpaid ad valorem taxes and fees Discussion on revising the Public Safety Fee Hire a new audit firm Consider a utility easement Purchase orders for vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and for reconstruction of the Annex … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 4-14-22