Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield presented a balanced budget to the Board of Commissioners this week. The $34.6 million dollar spending plan includes funding for a full-time Emergency Management position, two additional Public Works team members, an additional staff member in the buildings and shop departments, office equipment for the new Elections headquarters, a new … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 25 (August 9, 2024)
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Government will host a community engagement session next week to gather input from residents concerning challenges they face with internet access. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 17 at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Hwy 27 in Rock Spring. “We are currently working on … Continue reading Walker County to Host Community Engagement Listening Session on Digital Connectivity
20 departments presented their FY 2025 budget requests to the Walker County Board of Commissioners during a work session earlier this week. Walker County operates on an October 1 to September 30 fiscal year, so a new budget must be approved by September 30. You can listen to the budget work session here: https://walkercountyga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FY25-Budget-Hearing.mp3 SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024
As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, our team took time out to recognize the heroes who work tirelessly each day behind the scenes in Walker County. Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year: Catessa Vines Catessa was nominated and selected by her peers for her dedication over the past 21 years. She is a … Continue reading Catessa Vines Recognized as Walker County’s Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year
Some amazing dispatchers work in Walker County, Georgia. On this episode, we introduce you to Catessa Vines, our dispatcher of the year. Also featured this week, child abuse prevention and an update on road paving. In Georgia, reports of child abuse and neglect can be made to 1-855-GA CHILD (1-855-422-4453). SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 13 (April 19, 2024)
The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to award a road paving contract Resolution to submit a formal Recreational Trails Program application Resolution to establish a policy for the adoption of the county's fiscal year budget Purchase orders for mowing equipment and a HVAC unit Proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Senior Citizens Day … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for April 11, 2024
A new outdoor classroom at Saddle Ridge Elementary / Middle School provides students with the opportunity to study the rich, diverse ecology on their campus. On this episode of Walker This Week, we learn more about the school's outdoor learning lab. Other topics covered this week: a STEM grant for Chattanooga Valley Middle and mowing … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 12 (April 12, 2024)
Chickamauga, GA (April 4, 2024) - Walker County residents will have the opportunity to participate in a community clean-up effort in advance of Earth Day, as the county’s popular Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day event returns. On Saturday, April 20th, Walker County will accept tires free of charge from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at … Continue reading Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Event Set for April 20th
The Walker County Civic Center is more than just a meeting space. It’s actually a hub of community activity. Over the past several years, the number of events hosted here has steadily grown - from 244 in 2021 to 372 last year. On this edition of Walker This Week, we look at the many different … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 6 (February 23, 2024)
On this edition of WALKER This Week, a popular ride in 2023. Walker Transit, Walker County's public transportation service, posted its best ridership numbers on record in 2023, rebounding from a ridership decline during the pandemic. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
