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
Inclusive Playground Project Moves Forward at the Walker County Civic Center
A multi-year effort to build an inclusive playground on the Walker County Civic Center campus will soon be a reality. The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted to invest $406,518.76 to construct what will be a "National Demonstration Site" for inclusive play near the Civic Center pavilion. The playground will include a poured in place … Continue reading Inclusive Playground Project Moves Forward at the Walker County Civic Center
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
Walker 180 for July 2023
Walker County gets two new murals, the county's credit rating improves, and an adoption special at the Animal Shelter... 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 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
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-8-23
The following occurred at this meeting: -No action items SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project
The public is invited to learn more about the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail project. A community meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19 at the Advancing Education Center, located at 925 Osburn Road in Chickamauga. The project will construct a 10-foot wide, multi-use, two directional trail that connects to an existing trail … Continue reading Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project
Walker 180 for June 2023
Plans for a new multi-million dollar activity hub take shape, completing a missing trail link, and a new ag pavilion for student... 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
Mural Project Taking Shape in Walker County
Look closely and you can see the outline of a man climbing a rock on the side of Courthouse Annex II in LaFayette. Soon, that outline will be bright with color as artist Jonathan Bidwell transforms this concrete block wall into a magnificent mural. The project, over a year in the making, will feature three tourism-centric scenes. … Continue reading Mural Project Taking Shape in Walker County
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 5-25-23
The following occurred at this meeting: -Life Saving Award presentation -Resolution to award a paving contract for roads -Zoning and variance requests -Coats American building discussion -Purchase order for an excavator for the landfill SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed