Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 9-14-23

The following occurred at this meeting: -Public hearing on Timber Notification Ordinance -Presentation of the FY2024 Budget -Approval of emergency repairs to Glentana Road and Villanow Mill Road -Water line extension for Villanow -August 2023 Department Statistics SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed  

FY2024 Budget Draft Submitted to the Walker County Board of Commissioners

Greg McConnel looking over the budget report

The proposed FY2024 budget of the Governing Authority of Walker County, Georgia was submitted on September 14, 2023 at the Board of Commissioners regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Walker County Courthouse Annex III, 201 S Main Street in LaFayette, GA. The budget is available for public review by clicking one of the links below. … Continue reading FY2024 Budget Draft Submitted to the Walker County Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-24-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Millage Rate Public Hearing Planning and Zoning Public Hearing Ordinance for Alcoholic Beverages Resolution to set the fee structure for Alcoholic Beverages Resolution to set the initial application process for Package Sales of Distilled Spirits Resolution to set the Millage Rate Appointments to the Chickamauga Library Board and Code … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-24-23

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-10-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing on revisions to the Alcohol Ordinance Board discussion on revisions to the Alcohol Ordinance Board discussion on a new fee schedule for alcohol license Approval of a contract for Walker State Prison to train shelter dogs SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Walker 180 for August 2023

A millage rate rollback, the debate over liquor stores begins and a vote to bring back the TSPLOST... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

LaFayette, GA (August 2, 2023) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings in August to provide citizens with a better understanding of a proposed millage rate rollback. The reduced rate aims to lessen the impact of higher property appraisals. Another year of surging home sales increased property values an average … Continue reading Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-27-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing on updating the Alcohol Ordinance to allow package retail sales of distilled spirits, aka liquor stores Intergovernmental Agreement for distribution of 2024 TSPLOST funds Resolution to call for a Referendum on TSPLOST on November 7, 2023 Approval of Grant for Juvenile Justice June 2023 Departmental Statistics SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-27-23

Board Begins Discussion on Liquor Stores Following Voter Approval

Proposed changes to Walker County’s alcohol ordinance may soon result in the first liquor store being opened in the county. 67% of voters approved granting the county government the authority to issue licenses for retail package sales of distilled spirits during a referendum last November. Before the county can issue licenses, it must first establish … Continue reading Board Begins Discussion on Liquor Stores Following Voter Approval

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23

The following occurred at this meeting: -Appointment of a member to the LaFayette-Walker County Library board -Designating Sheriff's Office items for surplus -Accepting the terms of the Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionately Impacted Communities grant -Purchase Order for playground equipment -Approval of grants for Adult Felony Drug Court and Mental Health Court -MOU with Family … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-22-23

The following occurred at this meeting: -Planning and zoning matters -Resolution to use the Walker County Development Authority as an independent contractor to market the Coats American building -May Department Statistics -Resolution to authorize the purchase of real property SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed