The following occurred at this meetings: -Public hearings on the millage rate, 2022 budget and several planning/zoning requests -Resolution to set the millage rate -Resolution to authorize the Chair to sign stormwater agreements -Purchase order for air packs for the fire department -Purchase order for culverts and drainage pipe repairs SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-26-21
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Northwest Georgia Health Departments Offering Third Vaccine Dose to Qualifying Individuals
Rome, GA - According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an additional (third) dose of COVID-19 vaccine should be considered for people with moderate to severe immune compromise due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments. People should get the same vaccine … Continue reading Northwest Georgia Health Departments Offering Third Vaccine Dose to Qualifying Individuals
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-12-21
The following occurred at the Board of Commissioners meeting on August 12, 2021: -Public hearing on Walker County Landfill Expansion -Public hearing on adoption of 2021 Code Book -Ordinance adopting the 2021 Code Book -Resolution to add fees that were previously in the Code Book to the fee schedule -Resolution to adopt policies for Walker … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-12-21
State Approves $7 Million Bridge Replacement Project in Walker County
Chickamauga, GA - The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently awarded nearly $23 million in contracts for projects across northwest Georgia, including one in Walker County. Wright Brothers Construction will be tasked with replacing the existing structurally deficient bridge over West Chickamauga Creek near the Walker/Catoosa County line. The $7-million project will not require a … Continue reading State Approves $7 Million Bridge Replacement Project in Walker County
Walker County Health Department to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Event in Rossville
Rossville, GA – The Walker County Health Department will host a COVID-19 vaccination event at the Rossville Athletic Center gym, located at 301 Williams Street in Rossville, from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Thursday, August 19. First and second doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available during this free event. Everyone 12 years … Continue reading Walker County Health Department to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Event in Rossville
Walker County Government Hour on UCTV (8/4/21)
Walker County Government hour on UCTV from August 4, 2021. Audio courtesy UCTV. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker 180 – August 2021 Edition
The Walker County Board of Commissioners proposes to rollback the millage rate -- and your help is needed to solve two arson cases and develop a future growth plan for the county. That’s all ahead in this month’s edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch the video version of Walker 180. … Continue reading Walker 180 – August 2021 Edition
Walker County to Roll Back Millage Rate, Minimizing Impact of Higher Appraisals on Property Owners
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings in August to provide citizens with a better understanding of a proposed millage rate reduction to offset an inflationary increase evaluation. The hot housing market has enhanced the value of many properties in Walker County, leading to higher appraisals. The Board of Commissioners proposes … Continue reading Walker County to Roll Back Millage Rate, Minimizing Impact of Higher Appraisals on Property Owners
Walker County Government Hour on UCTV (7/28/21)
Walker County Government hour on UCTV from July 28, 2021. Audio courtesy UCTV. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker County Fire Investigators Seek Help Solving 2 Recent Arsons
LaFayette, GA -Fire investigators with Walker County Fire Rescue recently investigated two cases of arson. The intentionally set fires occurred in vacant structures at 601 James Street Lot 66 in Rossville and 980 Wheeler Road in LaFayette. Fire investigators do not believe the two incidents are connected. Georgia Arson Control is offering a reward up … Continue reading Walker County Fire Investigators Seek Help Solving 2 Recent Arsons