Fireworks Safety and Where to See Professional Fireworks Displays in Walker County

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Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. It is important to know that fireworks are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks cause thousands of injuries each year. More than 19,500 reported fires are started by fireworks annually … Continue reading Fireworks Safety and Where to See Professional Fireworks Displays in Walker County

Arson Arrest Made in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA (May 30, 2023) - A Trion, Georgia man stands accused of arson following a multi-jurisdictional investigation into an intentionally set fire.  The Walker County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year old Justin Curtis Rogers over the holiday weekend on charges of 1st degree arson and 1st degree burglary. The fire occurred shortly before 9:00 a.m. … Continue reading Arson Arrest Made in Walker County

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

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 5-11-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Public hearing on a variance request -Proclamation for Senior Citizens Day -Annual property assessment report -Resolution to authorize a grant submission -Purchase order for Fire Department equipment -April 2023 department statistics SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Walker 180 for May 2023

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The community responds to tire amnesty, changes ahead for the Public Safety Fee and the Battle of the Badges returns... 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 – 4-13-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the FY2022 Audit -Presentation on the Public Safety Fee -Resolution to approve a road paving list for 2023 -Resolution to revise the Public Safety Fee assessed in the Walker County Fire and Rescue District -Resolution to appoint a member to the Northwest Georgia Regional 1 Emergency Medical … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 4-13-23

Walker County to Maintain Current Level of Fire Service

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted to maintain the current level of fire service for residents and businesses by making an adjustment to the county’s public safety fee. The investment in fire protection comes in advance of an Insurance Service Office (ISO) review later this year, which can affect insurance rates for homeowners and … Continue reading Walker County to Maintain Current Level of Fire Service

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 3-23-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Several planning and zoning items -Proclamation for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month -Resolution to declare property as surplus -Resolution to adopt a records center access policy -Resolution to adopt an employee electronic property and communications system policy -Purchase order for new firefighter turnout gear -Purchase order for new … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 3-23-23

Changes to the Non-Emergency Line

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Walker County 911 Center

In order to preserve 911 for emergency calls, an automated attendant has been established to help direct non-emergency calls. Too often, our 911 dispatchers are answering calls about things like power outages, stray animals and where to pay a ticket. While these issues need to be reported, they are not emergencies and can all be … Continue reading Changes to the Non-Emergency Line

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 1-26-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Ordinance to send all variance recommendations to the Board of Commissioners -Ordinance to improve road construction standards -Ordinance to create an automatic resignation clause for board, committee and commission members who miss too many meetings and provide for training for the Planning Commission -Recognition of Walker County Fire Rescue … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 1-26-23