Congressman Clay Fuller’s Office Brings County Connections Program to Walker County

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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

Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office in Rock Spring to Close for Repairs

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The interior of a building that suffered water damage

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 Awarded Grant for Phase 3 of its Historic Resources Survey

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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

Data Center Study Committee to Hold First Meeting August 27th

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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

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

Mulch Madness Returns August 17-August 22 at the Landfill

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Brush being chipping at the landfill

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

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

Rock Spring Voting Precinct Moved to Center Grove Baptist Church

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Center Grove Baptist Church, located at 68 Center Grove Church Road in Rock Spring

The Walker County Board of Elections & Registration recently voted to move the Rock Spring polling precinct from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) to the gymnasium at Center Grove Baptist Church, located at 68 Center Grove Church Road in Rock Spring. The Elections Board made this change because changes at GNTC affected the area previously … Continue reading Rock Spring Voting Precinct Moved to Center Grove Baptist Church

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