Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield held a public hearing on two proposed ordinances. One would adopt several state minimum codes for construction, while the other would adopt the state code to allow localities to issue permits for temporary fireworks stands. Whitfield also approved an automatic aid agreement for fire protection with Catoosa County, a proclamation for Hospice Month, and signed a resolution authorizing the county to apply for a transit grant.
The Farmer & the Belle: Saving Santaland, filmed in Walker County, makes its screen debut
A movie filmed primarily on location in Walker County, Georgia in 2019 hits the home video market today. The Farmer & the Belle: Saving Santaland had a four year journey from development to script to screen.
Commissioner Meeting Audio – 11-12-20
Whitfield signed Resolutions to designate county surplus for auction and extend a GEFA loan for the landfill expansion. A Proclamation for Hunger Free Month, a grant for the District Attorney's office and October statistics were also reviewed at this meeting.
Commissioner Meeting Audio – 10-22-20
Commissioner Shannon Whitfield approved zoning for a new 500+ home development, a special events permit, revisions to the property maintenance code dealing with inoperable vehicles and garbage, issued proclamations for Veterans Day and James Cross Day, and approved the ambulance service contract with CHI Memorial.
Commissioner Meeting Audio – 10-8-20
Listen to a public hearing on two proposed ordinances. One would create a Special Events Permit to require event planners to coordinate with first responders. The other would require inoperable, uninsured vehicles to be stored behind a resident’s home and also require household garbage be placed in plastic or galvanized containers until collected.
Commissioner Meeting Audio – 9-24-20
Commissioner Shannon Whitfield held the a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2021 budget, along with a public hearing on some planning/zoning requests. The regular meeting including the acceptance of a "Request for Proposal" for ambulance service in the county, along with the approval of some purchase orders for the Sheriff's Office.
Walker County Government Budget Hearing #1 Audio
Commissioner Shannon Whitfield holds the first of two public hearings on the proposed fiscal 2021 budget.
Commissioner Meeting Audio – 9-10-20
Commissioner Shannon Whitfield submitted the proposed fiscal 2021 budget, signed a proclamation for Patriot Day and reviewed August 2020 department statistics.
Walker County Honors First Responders on Patriot Day
er first responders who worked tirelessly to render aid while in distress. On 9/11/2020, Walker County, Georgia observed Patriot Day in remembrance of those whose lives were lost and to honor the brave and selfless heroes who risked their lives that fateful day.
Commissioner Meeting Audio – 8-27-20
Commissioner Shannon Whitfield signed a resolution to accept grant terms for CARES Act funding through the state of Georgia, along with LMIG funding to repair a landslide on Nick-A-Jack Road.