Burn Ban Issued for Walker County

The Board of Commissioners rescinded the burn ban on 12/14/23 Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield issued a burn ban for the county today, as extremely dry conditions continue to pose the threat of large, dangerous wildfires, as well as create an environment for residential debris burns to escape and spread out of control. The burn … Continue reading Burn Ban Issued for Walker County

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 9-28-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to appoint a Deputy Clerk Public hearings on zoning, FY2024 Budget and Timber Harvest Notification Ordinance Zoning Resolution to approve the FY2024 General Fund Budget Resolution to approve the FY2024 Enterprise Fund and Special Revenue Budget Resolution to amend the regular meeting calendar for 2023 Resolution to establish … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 9-28-23

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 9-14-23

The following occurred at this meeting: -Public hearing on Timber Notification Ordinance -Presentation of the FY2024 Budget -Approval of emergency repairs to Glentana Road and Villanow Mill Road -Water line extension for Villanow -August 2023 Department Statistics SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed  

Agriculture Pavilion Coming to Ridgeland High School

A new learning space will be added to Ridgeland High School thanks to a grant secured by Walker County Government. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded the county, in partnership with Walker County Schools, $100,000 for the construction of an Agricultural Pavilion. The roughly 80’ x 140’ structure will be located north of the … Continue reading Agriculture Pavilion Coming to Ridgeland High School

Walker 180 for June 2023

Plans for a new multi-million dollar activity hub take shape, completing a missing trail link, and a new ag pavilion for student... 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

Walker 180 for April 2023

It's almost time to retire your tire, some upcoming rate changes at the landfill and where and when to find the annual rabies clinics... 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

Funding for Septic System Repairs Available for Walker County Residents Along the Chattanooga Creek Watershed

Property owners along the Chattanooga Creek watershed in northwest Georgia are now eligible for grant funds to assist with the repair of failing septic systems. The Limestone Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council secured the funding to support eligible property owners in Walker and Dade counties who live along the watershed in Rossville, Flintstone, High … Continue reading Funding for Septic System Repairs Available for Walker County Residents Along the Chattanooga Creek Watershed

Walker 180 for September 2022

A millage rate reduction, our firefighters train their foreign counterparts overseas and the Ag Festival returns... all in this month's edition of Walker 180! Sign up for the blood drive here: https://donor.bloodassurance.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/144439 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch the video version of this production. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Walker County Ag Festival Returns September 17th

People looking at show chickens

Preparations are underway for the annual Walker County Ag Festival on Saturday, September 17th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Walker County Ag Center, located at 10052 Hwy 27 in Rock Spring. Organizers invite the community to celebrate local agricultural heritage by showcasing their best exhibits in the blue ribbon contests.  Many categories … Continue reading Walker County Ag Festival Returns September 17th