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Walker County Plans “Facebook Live” Town Hall on TSPLOST

The word TSPLOST with the letter S as a road, next to the logo for Facebook.

Shannon Whitfield, Chairman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, will host a virtual town hall event next week to discuss the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) referendum. The town hall will be streamed live on Monday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. on the Walker County Government Facebook page. The program will … Continue reading Walker County Plans “Facebook Live” Town Hall on TSPLOST

The Truth About TSPLOST, the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax

Voters will decide November 7 if they want everyone who visits Walker County to chip in to make improvements to local roads. The public will be asked to restore the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST), a one-percent sales tax that is dedicated to road maintenance and improvements. Unlike other special purpose sales taxes … Continue reading The Truth About TSPLOST, the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax

Walker 180 for October 2023

The truth about TSPLOST, get ready for a new play experience and affordable housing units hit the market... 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 – 9-28-23

The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to appoint a Deputy Clerk Public hearings on zoning, FY2024 Budget and Timber Harvest Notification Ordinance Zoning Resolution to approve the FY2024 General Fund Budget Resolution to approve the FY2024 Enterprise Fund and Special Revenue Budget Resolution to amend the regular meeting calendar for 2023 Resolution to establish … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 9-28-23

Busy Weekend Ahead: Battle of Chickamauga, Ironman, Wildflower & Roses Auto Expo

Chickamauga, GA - Walker County will serve as the setting for several big events the weekend of September 23-24. Visitors will be able to experience what it was like to live during the 1860's, watch world class athletes compete in a feat of endurance, and enjoy some cool cars while raising funds for area organizations … Continue reading Busy Weekend Ahead: Battle of Chickamauga, Ironman, Wildflower & Roses Auto Expo

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

Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals

A mugshot for a 57-year old woman and 72-year old man.

Updated at 8:45 a.m. on September 14 to reflect new numbers and information. A Walker County couple faces charges of animal cruelty after the discovery of nearly 200 dogs, pigs, rabbits and chickens on their property, many living in unsanitary conditions and without shelter. 57-year old Patty Bryant and her husband, 72-year old Jerry Bryant, … Continue reading Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals