Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from January 9, 2025

The following occurred at this meeting: -Adoption of Broadband Ready Community Standards -Amend Enabling Act to Require One Monthly Meeting -Elect a New Vice Chair -Set the Meeting Calendar -Appoint a County Clerk -Amend the Holiday Calendar -Appoint Members to the Walker County Water & Sewerage Authority, Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Trustees … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from January 9, 2025

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from December 19, 2024

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held its final regular meeting of 2024. The agenda packet included ordinances addressing broadband service, chicken houses, solar energy systems, bridge replacement and other topics. The Board adopted new setback requirements for feedlots, poultry, hog and dairy operations. The changes come after a multiyear review of land use regulations … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from December 19, 2024

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 11-14-24

SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendments Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code (tabled on 10/24/24) Ordinance O-02-24 to Amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code Ordinance O-03-24 to Amend the Animal Code Public Comment Unfinished Business Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 11-14-24

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 10-24-24

SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed The following items were on the agenda: Public Hearings on: -Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code -Ordinance O-02-24 to Amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code -Ordinance O-03-24 to Amend the Animal Code New Business: -Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code -Resolution R-034-24 … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 10-24-24

Walker This Week – Episode 27

In this episode, the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail moves forward, and the county finalizes an agreement to promote the new Cloudland at McLemore Resort. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 9-12-24

The following took place at this meeting: -Approval of the FY2025 Budget -Appointment of a new police chief -Contract with the Trust for Public Land for the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail project -Tourism Product Promotion and Development Agreement with Scenic Land Company concerning Cloudland at McLemore project SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 9-12-24

Walker This Week – Episode 26 (August 23, 2024)

Walker County lands grants to expand outdoor recreation and provide emergency power during storms. On this episode of Walker This Week, we explore those topics - plus another millage rate reduction. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Walker This Week – Episode 25 (August 9, 2024)

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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)