TRAFFIC ALERT: Osburn Road from Myers Street to Highway 27 will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, November 24th for utility work. Motorists can detour around the work zone using Myers Street and Wilder Road, seen on the map in light orange, to access Highway 27. The closure is anticipated to last several weeks.
There are 674 miles of roads in unincorporated Walker County. But in the world of road maintenance, that’s 1,348 miles, since these roads hold traffic going in both directions. That's 1,348 miles of roads to mow, 1,348 miles of trees to cut off the right of way, 1,348 miles of ditches to clean out, and … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Road Improvements & Equipment Replacement
The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution calling for a referendum on the special purpose local option sales tax, commonly referred to as SPLOST. On November 4th, voters will be requested to renew the SPLOST for a new six-year cycle. The 2026 SPLOST would not begin until the 2020 SPLOST expires on … Continue reading Walker County to Ask Voters to Renew the SPLOST
The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently approved a contractor to resurface nearly 70 miles of roads. The Board selected CW Matthews to perform the work before the end of 2026, after receiving four competitive bids. Roughly 80 roads of varying length make up the 2025-2026 paving list. Trion Highway (7.0 miles), Manning Mill Road … Continue reading Nearly 70 Miles of Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing
Chickamauga, GA - Walker County will step up its education and enforcement of the state’s unsecured and uncovered load law this month in an effort to address a growing concern over roadside trash. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-248.1) clearly states no vehicle shall be driven or moved on any public road unless such vehicle is constructed or … Continue reading Unsecured Loads Could Lead to Fines or Jail Time
The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the FY2025 proposed budget -Request from the District Attorney’s Office to Reallocate FY24 Budget Surplus Funds for a One Time Retention Supplement -Approval of Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Subgrant Award, Project Name: Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant, Subgrant Number: Y25-8-023 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for August 8, 2024
20 departments presented their FY 2025 budget requests to the Walker County Board of Commissioners during a work session earlier this week. Walker County operates on an October 1 to September 30 fiscal year, so a new budget must be approved by September 30. You can listen to the budget work session here: https://walkercountyga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FY25-Budget-Hearing.mp3 SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024
Work begins on the 2024 road paving list in Walker County. On this episode of Walker This Week, we take you to the Mountain View subdivision, which hasn't been resurfaced in nearly 40 years. The entire 2024 road paving list is available here. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Some amazing dispatchers work in Walker County, Georgia. On this episode, we introduce you to Catessa Vines, our dispatcher of the year. Also featured this week, child abuse prevention and an update on road paving. In Georgia, reports of child abuse and neglect can be made to 1-855-GA CHILD (1-855-422-4453). SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 13 (April 19, 2024)
