WALKER This Week – Episode 6 (February 23, 2024)

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)

Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for January 25, 2024

The following occurred at this meeting: Presentation from Bridge Health R-004-24 Support the Application for a Historic Resources Survey Grant R-005-24 Amend the FY2024 Budget to Appropriate Funds for the Walker County Coroner’s Office R-006-24 Designate and Approve a Defined Geographical Area for a Fire District to be Operated by the McLemore Volunteer Fire Department … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for January 25, 2024

Board Elects Vice Chair, Sets 2024 Meeting Schedule and Qualifying Fees

Pictured: Commissioner Mark Askew

LaFayette, GA (January 12, 2024) The Walker County Board of Commissioners acted on several housekeeping items at their first meeting of the new year, electing a new vice chair and revising their meeting schedule. The Board unanimously selected District 2 Commissioner Mark Askew to serve as vice chair for 2024. Askew previously served in this … Continue reading Board Elects Vice Chair, Sets 2024 Meeting Schedule and Qualifying Fees

Walker County, GA Board of Commmissioners Meeting Audio for January 11, 2024

The following occurred at this meeting: -Election of a vice chairperson -Meeting schedule update -Qualifying fees set -LMJC and Public Defender agreements -December 2023 department stats SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-28-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) to provide limited licensing procedures in a Crossroad Community. Resolution to Set the Annual Compensation for the Walker County Coroner Resolutions to appoint members to the Board of Directors of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority, the Walker County Board of Health, … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-28-23

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-14-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to rescind the burn ban Resolution to add Heritage Day to the County holiday calendar Proclamation for Heritage Day (Walker County's 190th anniversary) Planning and zoning items SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

4 Walker County First Responders Receive Life Saving Commendations

Four Walker County first responders received a Life Saving Commendation this month for their efforts to save a life. Around 8:40 p.m. on the night of August 5, 2023, the Walker County 911 Communication Center dispatched Walker County Fire Rescue to a possible cardiac arrest. Dispatchers Beth McJunkin and Lisa Pless advised someone already at … Continue reading 4 Walker County First Responders Receive Life Saving Commendations

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 11-9-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Walker County Fire Rescue - Life Saving Award presentation Veterans Day Proclamation Discussion on a CN to C-1 rezone request Resolution to urge the state to continue efforts to reform mental health services Resolution to ratify the Executive Order initiating a 45 day burn ban Cell Tower application October … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 11-9-23

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 10-26-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Several zoning requests Resolution to apply for a transit grant Resolution to apply for a trails grant Resolution to appoint members to the Planning Commission Quitclaim deed with City of LaFayette Appeal of Alcoholic Beverage Commissioner decision on a license Purchase orders for chipping at the landfill and AED's … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 10-26-23