The following occurred at this meeting: -Proclamation of Service for State Senator Jeff Mullis -Resolutions to support the Chickamauga Battlefield Multi-use Connector Trail, increase the supplement compensation for the Walker County State Court Judge and Solicitor-General, jail renovations, appointments to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Planning Commission, and setting the LOST percentage. -Purchase order for … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-22-22
Walker 180 for December 2022
Developers unveil plans for a new subdivision, the county teams up with the state for a new prison dog program, and connecting the Chickamauga Battlefield to Chickamauga... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch the video version of this production. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
2021 Audit Now Available for Review
The annual audit of governmental and business-type activities of Walker County was received by the Walker County Board of Commissioners during their meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2022. The audit covers October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. The 140 page document, prepared by Rushton LLC, is now available for community review on the county's … Continue reading 2021 Audit Now Available for Review
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-8-22
The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the FY2021 Audit -Resolutions to further define the Board Clerk as a Deputy Clerk, apply for a OneGeorgia grant, and make appointments to several boards -Purchase order for radios for first responders -PUD rezone for Happy Valley Farms development -Appeals of Planning Commission items -November Department statistics … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-8-22
Tennessee American Water Awards $1,000 to Walker County Fire Rescue
Tennessee American Water has awarded, through its Firefighting Support Grant program, over $15,000 to 16 fire departments in the region, including Walker, Catoosa and Dade Counties in Georgia and Hamilton, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties in Tennessee. The grants provide supplemental funding to fire and emergency organizations supporting Tennessee American Water’s service areas. Tennessee American Water’s Firefighting … Continue reading Tennessee American Water Awards $1,000 to Walker County Fire Rescue
Scenic Land Company Provides Information on McLemore’s Economic Impact
Lookout Mountain, GA - Scenic Land Company, parent company of the McLemore resort community on Lookout Mountain delivered information regarding economic impact factors related to the launch of multiple developments at McLemore, including The Cloudland Lodge, a 245-room Curio by Hilton hotel, conference center and spa. Led by Scenic Land Company president Duane Horton, the … Continue reading Scenic Land Company Provides Information on McLemore’s Economic Impact
Nearly 3,400 Walker County Customers to be Equipped for Fiber Internet
LaFayette, GA - Nearly 3,400 homes and businesses in unserved and underserved parts of Walker County will, for the first time, be equipped for high-speed fiber internet. The nearly $11.3 million project to provide fiber internet to LaFayette, Kensington, Noble, Villanow and nearby parts of Walker County is expected to be completed by 2024. It … Continue reading Nearly 3,400 Walker County Customers to be Equipped for Fiber Internet
Walker 180 for October 2022
A town hall on rural broadband, the state of the county, plus some important election dates to know... all in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch the video version of this production. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker County Board of Commissioners Approve Millage Rate Lower Than Originally Proposed
LaFayette, GA (September 2, 2022) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners adopted a millage rate for 2022 below what was originally proposed. Citing a desire to hold firm on taxes, the board unanimously approved a property tax rate that will be the lowest since 2013. The new millage rate of 6.8283 mills in the … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Approve Millage Rate Lower Than Originally Proposed
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 9-1-22
The following occurred at this meeting: -Adoption of a millage rate for 2022 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed