Teems & Team Present Fiscal 2026 Walker County Budget Proposal

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LaFayette, GA (June 27, 2025) – Walker County Chairwoman Angie Teems and her staff presented the proposed fiscal 2026 county budget to the Board of Commissioners last night during a special called meeting. The $36.8 million spending plan reflects the Chairwoman’s commitment to responsible stewardship, aimed at strengthening the government’s ability to deliver high-quality services … Continue reading Teems & Team Present Fiscal 2026 Walker County Budget Proposal

Walker This Week – Episode 25 (August 9, 2024)

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Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield presented a balanced budget to the Board of Commissioners this week. The $34.6 million dollar spending plan includes funding for a full-time Emergency Management position, two additional Public Works team members, an additional staff member in the buildings and shop departments, office equipment for the new Elections headquarters, a new … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 25 (August 9, 2024)

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for August 8, 2024

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the FY2025 proposed budget -Request from the District Attorney’s Office to Reallocate FY24 Budget Surplus Funds for a One Time Retention Supplement -Approval of Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Subgrant Award, Project Name: Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant, Subgrant Number: Y25-8-023 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for August 8, 2024

Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024

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20 departments presented their FY 2025 budget requests to the Walker County Board of Commissioners during a work session earlier this week. Walker County operates on an October 1 to September 30 fiscal year, so a new budget must be approved by September 30. You can listen to the budget work session here: https://walkercountyga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FY25-Budget-Hearing.mp3 SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024

Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for April 11, 2024

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The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to award a road paving contract Resolution to submit a formal Recreational Trails Program application Resolution to establish a policy for the adoption of the county's fiscal year budget Purchase orders for mowing equipment and a HVAC unit Proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Senior Citizens Day … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for April 11, 2024

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 9-28-23

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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

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 9-14-23

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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

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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

Walker County Board of Commissioners Approve Millage Rate Lower Than Originally Proposed

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LaFayette, GA (September 2, 2022) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners adopted a millage rate for 2022 below what was originally proposed. Citing a desire to hold firm on taxes, the board unanimously approved a property tax rate that will be the lowest since 2013. The new millage rate of 6.8283 mills in the … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Approve Millage Rate Lower Than Originally Proposed