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

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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

Inclusive Playground Project Moves Forward at the Walker County Civic Center

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A multi-year effort to build an inclusive playground on the Walker County Civic Center campus will soon be a reality. The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted to invest $406,518.76 to construct what will be a "National Demonstration Site" for inclusive play near the Civic Center pavilion. The playground will include a poured in place … Continue reading Inclusive Playground Project Moves Forward at the Walker County Civic Center

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Appointment of a member to the LaFayette-Walker County Library board -Designating Sheriff's Office items for surplus -Accepting the terms of the Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionately Impacted Communities grant -Purchase Order for playground equipment -Approval of grants for Adult Felony Drug Court and Mental Health Court -MOU with Family … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-22-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Planning and zoning matters -Resolution to use the Walker County Development Authority as an independent contractor to market the Coats American building -May Department Statistics -Resolution to authorize the purchase of real property SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project

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The public is invited to learn more about the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail project. A community meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19 at the Advancing Education Center, located at 925 Osburn Road in Chickamauga. The project will construct a 10-foot wide, multi-use, two directional trail that connects to an existing trail … Continue reading Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project

Walker 180 for June 2023

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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

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 5-25-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Life Saving Award presentation -Resolution to award a paving contract for roads -Zoning and variance requests -Coats American building discussion -Purchase order for an excavator for the landfill SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Project Coming to Northern Walker County

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Rossville, GA (May 25, 2023) – Walker County will receive $2.2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to invest in a much needed recreational project in the fast growing northern end of the county. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the grant award for Walker County, which is one of 142 qualified projects across … Continue reading Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Project Coming to Northern Walker County

Walker 180 for April 2023

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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