Walker County will hold a Patriot Day service to recognize and remember first responders on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. The public service, led by Walker County Fire Rescue and the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, begins at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, September 11, in front of the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette. … Continue reading Patriot Day Service Planned in Walker County
Facing a rapid expansion of digital infrastructure across the state of Georgia, Walker County’s Data Center Development Standards Study Committee gathered for its inaugural meeting. Over 40 residents attended the session, where county leaders and district appointees began outlining how new local ordinances might regulate incoming facilities to safeguard county resources and the quality of … Continue reading Walker County Study Committee Tackles Data Center Regulations Amid Growing Community Interest
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
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
Walker County will be the first stop on a new constituent services tour across the 14th Congressional District made by Representative Clay Fuller's office. Residents who need assistance with federal agencies or other casework are encouraged to attend an upcoming County Connections event. Every Friday on a rotational basis, a member of the congressman’s staff … Continue reading Congressman Clay Fuller’s Office Brings County Connections Program to Walker County
The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s office in Rock Spring will be closed to the public for renovations and repairs beginning Monday, August 24th. The office, located in the Local Government Services building at 122 Highway 95, sustained substantial water damage in April when a pipe burst overnight, flooding several offices and public spaces. A restoration … Continue reading Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office in Rock Spring to Close for Repairs
Walker County is one of six Georgia communities that will receive a federal subgrant to support historic preservation activities across the state. The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), recently announced the subgrants, totaling more than $125,000. Walker County will use the $20,180 grant to work … Continue reading Walker County Awarded Grant for Phase 3 of its Historic Resources Survey
The first meeting of the Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Highway 27 in Rock Spring. The purpose of this committee is to review the County's Code of Ordinances regarding data centers, including allowable zoning districts, … Continue reading Data Center Study Committee to Hold First Meeting August 27th
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
Walker County Government is excited to announce the return of Mulch Madness! Following a record year of tree and brush collections, our solid waste team spent the past two weeks processing material into mulch. The result is an exceptional supply of quality mulch that has exceeded our available storage capacity. To make room for continued … Continue reading Mulch Madness Returns August 17-August 22 at the Landfill
