Rock Spring, GA – Fire trucks in Walker County are now transporting a furry friend to the scene of a traumatic event involving a child. Walker County Emergency Services (WCES) recently received a donation of 30 teddy bears from State Farm Agent Mike Herndon and his team in Rock Spring. The bears have been distributed … Continue reading Teddy Bears to Help Answer Emergency Calls Involving Children in Walker County
Walker County voters overwhelmingly elected to move from a Sole Commissioner form of government to a Board of Commissioners. 80% of votes cast in the November 6, 2018 election favored moving to a board. So, how does this work? In early 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was asked to pass legislation to give the public an official … Continue reading Changing Walker County’s Form of Government
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The Tax Commissioner’s office does not determine the value of the property being taxes or the tax rate. So, what does this office do?
The Walker County Commissioner will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, November 21st at Noon to open bids for Walker County Local Maintenance Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2018-02 (Diamond Circle). This is the only item that will be on the agenda. Please note, this meeting will take place at the Commissioner's Office at 101 S. … Continue reading Special Called Meeting Scheduled to Open Bids for Road Project
The Secretary of State’s Office has established a secure website and free-access telephone number for provisional ballot voters to access to determine whether their provisional ballots were counted in the November 6, 2018 elections and if not, the reason why. The website to check your status is: http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections/check_your_provisional_ballot_status_for_november_6_2018_election The free access number is 1-844-537-5375. A list of … Continue reading Provisional Ballot Status from November 2018 Elections
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Government has expanded the options available for citizens to report an issue with codes, roads, animals and other matters. Last year, we launched the iWorQ Service Request mobile app* for iPhone and Android devices. Now, all of the same features are available on a desktop for residents who prefer a … Continue reading Citizen Service Request (iWorQ) Now Available on Desktop
LaFayette, GA – Walker County’s financial status continues to show significant improvement. For the second year in a row, Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield repaid two Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN) well before an end of year deadline. In August, the Bank of LaFayette and First Volunteer Bank agreed to loan Walker County up to $6 million, … Continue reading Whitfield Hand Delivers Checks to Pay Off Two Loans Early
Chickamauga, GA - Tennessee American Water awarded a $500 Firefighting Support Grant to Walker County Emergency Services (WCES). The funds will be used to purchase the ExamView computerized testing module to assist in the training and preparation of WCES firefighters. The module will generate random exam questions needed for new firefighter training, continuing education and promotional testing. … Continue reading Tennessee American Water Awards Firefighting Support Grant to WCES
