We are now accepting volunteers at the Walker County Animal Shelter! We're looking for people with a passion for animals and are willing to help our staff make a positive impact in the lives of homeless pets. We need volunteers to help answer the phone, transport animals to rescue, walk dogs, entertain cats, fundraise or … Continue reading Animal Shelter Begins Accepting Volunteers
The following occurred at this meeting: -Planning and zoning matters -Spay/Neuter Awareness Month Proclamation -County Attorney appointment -Appointments to various boards, committees and commissions -Purchase orders for vehicles
LaFayette, GA (January 27, 2025) Walker County Chairwoman Angie Teems is pleased to announce the addition of several key administrative staff members. Aleksandra Jagiella-Litts will serve as compliance officer, Lisa Richardson has been appointed county clerk, and Hugh Delacruz has accepted the role of human resources director. “These are three pivotal positions Walker County Government … Continue reading Chairwoman Teems Announces the Hiring of Three Key Administrative Staff Members
Angie Teems, Chairwoman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, is pleased to announce Melissa Smith as the county’s new animal shelter director. “Smith has an extensive background devoted to improving the lives of animals,” said Teems. “She brings a lot of energy and ideas, and I’m excited to support her vision to enhance animal … Continue reading New Walker County Animal Shelter Director Ready to Help Animals and the Community
SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendments Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code (tabled on 10/24/24) Ordinance O-02-24 to Amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code Ordinance O-03-24 to Amend the Animal Code Public Comment Unfinished Business Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 11-14-24
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will consider several revisions to the County Code of Ordinances before the end of the year. Many of the proposed changes have been in the works for several months. The amendments to be considered address a number of concerns, across three codes: Alcohol, Animals and Land Development. Chapter 4 … Continue reading Board to Consider Several Ordinance Revisions
The following occurred at this meeting: -Intergovernmental agreement with Rossville concerning recreational services -Planning & Zoning -Resolution to appoint a member to the Bridge Health Board -Purchase orders for a metal jail pod building and painting/hvac at the Ag Center SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
20 departments presented their FY 2025 budget requests to the Walker County Board of Commissioners during a work session earlier this week. Walker County operates on an October 1 to September 30 fiscal year, so a new budget must be approved by September 30. You can listen to the budget work session here: https://walkercountyga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FY25-Budget-Hearing.mp3 SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024
Breathing some new life into the old county courthouse. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we take a look at a renovation project that's set to get underway soon in downtown LaFayette. Walker County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day and we'll be on hiatus too … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 18 (May 24, 2024)
A new outdoor classroom at Saddle Ridge Elementary / Middle School provides students with the opportunity to study the rich, diverse ecology on their campus. On this episode of Walker This Week, we learn more about the school's outdoor learning lab. Other topics covered this week: a STEM grant for Chattanooga Valley Middle and mowing … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 12 (April 12, 2024)
