The Governing Body of Walker County, Georgia is responsible for helping county departments carry out their day-to-day operations. These departments include the 911 center, Animal Services, Public Works, Finance, Administration, Purchasing, Payroll, Fire and Rescue, Emergency Management, Planning, Economic Development, Recreation, and Public Health and Welfare, among others. The Governing Body staff assists the Chair of the Board of Commissioners with carrying out departmental functions.
Angie Teems serves as Chairwoman/CEO of the Board of Commissioners. She was elected to a four-year term that began on January 1, 2025.
GOVERNING BODY STAFF
* Chairwoman/CEO, Angie Teems
* Chief of Staff, Dakiya Porter
* Communications & Community Development, Joe Legge
* Compliance Officer, Aleksandra Jagiella-Litts
* County Clerk, Lisa Richardson
* Economic Development Director, Stephanie Watkins
* Finance Officer, Christian Roach
* Fiscal Technician, Laura Ratcliff
* Human Resources Director, Hugh Delacruz
* Human Resources Generalist, Tina Stoker
* Office Manager, Accounts Receivable, Insurance Clerk, Valerie Baker
* Receptionist, Aneetra Harris
* Staff Accountant, Christian Martinez
* Staff Accountant, Keisha Underwood
CONTACT US
101 South Duke Street
P.O. Box 445
LaFayette, GA 30728
706-638-1437 Office
a.harris@walkerga.us
Departments and services supervised by the Chair of the Board of Commissioners:
- Animal Services
- Buildings & Maintenance
- Civic Center
- Code Enforcement / Litter
- Fire Rescue (includes Fire, Emergency Management & E-911)
- Human Resources
- Landfill
- Mountain Cove Farms Resort
- Planning, Zoning & Inspections
- Public Works
- Walker Transit