Rossville, GA (May 25, 2023) – Walker County will receive $2.2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to invest in a much needed recreational project in the fast growing northern end of the county. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the grant award for Walker County, which is one of 142 qualified projects across … Continue reading Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Project Coming to Northern Walker County
LaFayette, GA - Property values in Walker County surged again this year, following another strong cycle of home sales. Assessment notices mailed this week show another significant increase in value for many property owners in Walker County. “Because of how the market went in the past year, we had to raise our values,” said Terry … Continue reading Property Values Surge Another 30% in Walker County
The following occurred at this meeting: -Public hearing on a variance request -Proclamation for Senior Citizens Day -Annual property assessment report -Resolution to authorize a grant submission -Purchase order for Fire Department equipment -April 2023 department statistics SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Imagine this scenario. You are traveling down one of Georgia’s highways or the Interstate system, such as U.S. Highway 27, Georgia Highway 2, or Interstate 75. You are in the far left-hand lane (also known as the fast lane or passing lane) and you meet another vehicle traveling in the same direction, but that vehicle is traveling … Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – May 2023
The community responds to tire amnesty, changes ahead for the Public Safety Fee and the Battle of the Badges returns... 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
The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently adopted a list of roads to resurface in 2023. The list contains roughly 35-miles of roads, including Halls Valley Road, Straight Gut Road, Old Mineral Springs Road and Salem Road. Bids are currently being accepted by contractors for work on the 41 roads later this year. Funding for these projects … Continue reading Several Road Projects Targeted for Completion in 2023
The annual audit of governmental and business-type activities of Walker County was received by the Walker County Board of Commissioners during their meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The audit covers October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. The 135 page document, prepared by Rushton LLC, is now available for community review on the county's … Continue reading 2022 Audit Now Available for Public Review
The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the FY2022 Audit -Presentation on the Public Safety Fee -Resolution to approve a road paving list for 2023 -Resolution to revise the Public Safety Fee assessed in the Walker County Fire and Rescue District -Resolution to appoint a member to the Northwest Georgia Regional 1 Emergency Medical … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 4-13-23
The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted to maintain the current level of fire service for residents and businesses by making an adjustment to the county’s public safety fee. The investment in fire protection comes in advance of an Insurance Service Office (ISO) review later this year, which can affect insurance rates for homeowners and … Continue reading Walker County to Maintain Current Level of Fire Service
As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, our team took time out to recognize the heroes who work tirelessly each day behind the scenes in Walker County. The Teamwork Award was bestowed to all of our E-911 dispatchers for their exceptional work. This team includes Rebecca Pope, Meagan Henderson, Catessa Blansit, Lisa Pless, Holly … Continue reading Walker County Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
