Walker County Board of Commissioners Plans Full Millage Rate Rollback

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Walker County residents would benefit from a millage rate rollback if approved by the Board of Commissioners at their September 3rd meeting. It would be the eighth consecutive year the millage rate has been reduced, which lessens the impact of higher property appraisals on existing property owners. The Board will consider setting the millage rate … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Plans Full Millage Rate Rollback

Limestone Valley Septic Repair Program Resumes with New Round of Funding

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A second round of grant funding will help more Walker County residents who live along the Chattanooga Creek watershed fix their failing septic systems. Limestone Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council (LVRCD) recently secured more funding to address the environmental and public health hazards of septic failure. "I'm thrilled that we have, you know, good … Continue reading Limestone Valley Septic Repair Program Resumes with New Round of Funding

Facts Matter: The $24-million Fund Balance

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Citizens deserve accurate information from a knowledgeable source, so they can be an informed participant in their government. That is what we provide. Here are the facts concerning the county's current financial health directly from the source itself - Walker County Government.  The Walker County Board of Commissioners currently faces critical decisions on spending, revenue, … Continue reading Facts Matter: The $24-million Fund Balance

Board Delays Budget Vote, Enacts 180 Day Moratorium on Data Centers

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners took the following actions at their meeting on August 6th: The Board removed the vote on the FY2027 budget from the agenda and agreed to hold another work session before moving forward. The current budget proposal includes about $1.9 million in expenses above projected revenues. Along with inflationary increases … Continue reading Board Delays Budget Vote, Enacts 180 Day Moratorium on Data Centers

Facts Matter: Returning County Owned Property to the Tax Rolls

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Over the years, Walker County has accumulated several pieces of property that have no specific public purpose. Many of these properties were gifted to the county and not purchased. County staff recently took inventory of all county owned land and discovered roughly two dozen parcels that may be better served in the hands of private … Continue reading Facts Matter: Returning County Owned Property to the Tax Rolls

Board to Hold Additional Work Session on Proposed FY2027 Budget

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session Thursday, July 30th at 8:30 a.m. in the conference room of the County Administration Building (Courthouse Annex I), 101 S Duke Street in LaFayette. The purpose of the work session is to continue to discussion on the proposed FY2027 budget. This work … Continue reading Board to Hold Additional Work Session on Proposed FY2027 Budget

Walker County Unveils Proposed FY2027 Budget Following More than $10 Million in Expense Reductions

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LaFayette, GA (June 26, 2026) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners received a $40-million budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 today during a special called meeting. CFO Christian Roach presented a high-level overview of the county’s financial position to the Board, along with what it will take to fund county operations next fiscal year. … Continue reading Walker County Unveils Proposed FY2027 Budget Following More than $10 Million in Expense Reductions

Three Budget Work Sessions Scheduled in June

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It's budget season in Walker County. The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three budget work sessions in June so department heads can explain their funding requests for fiscal year 2027. Departments scheduled to present include Planning, Code Enforcement, Fire Rescue, Roads, Economic Development, Animal Services, Civic Center, Transit, Shop, Buildings/Facilities, Elections and the Coroner, among others. Budget … Continue reading Three Budget Work Sessions Scheduled in June

Ironman Returns to Walker County May 17, 2026

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In less than three weeks, the IRONMAN 70.3 event will return to Walker County and Chickamauga. The May 17th triathlon received approval from the prior county and city administration as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU was executed on December 19, 2024 between Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield, Chickamauga Mayor Trey Deck … Continue reading Ironman Returns to Walker County May 17, 2026