Phase Two of Historic Resources Survey in Walker County Getting Underway

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Walker County has hired historic preservation consulting firm WLA Studio to complete Phase II of the county’s comprehensive Historic Resources Survey (HRS). This work is being completed under the direction of Walker County, as well as the Historic Preservation Division of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs. The goal of the survey project is to identify … Continue reading Phase Two of Historic Resources Survey in Walker County Getting Underway

Walker County Awarded Grant for Historic Resources Survey

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LaFayette, GA (July 30, 2024) – Walker County will receive $20,000 from a federal grant program administered by the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The funds will be used to begin a phased resurvey of historic resources in Walker County. The first phase will take place in the southeastern portion … Continue reading Walker County Awarded Grant for Historic Resources Survey

Walker County Government Awarded Multi-million Dollar Grant to Improve Rural Broadband Access

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LaFayette, GA - Walker County Government will receive more than $6.2 million to improve broadband access in unserved and underserved communities. Georgia’s Broadband Infrastructure Committee selected Walker County’s proposal to expand gigabit access throughout the southern half of the county as one of 49 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant projects. Walker County will collaborate … Continue reading Walker County Government Awarded Multi-million Dollar Grant to Improve Rural Broadband Access