2021 Audit Now Available for Review

the cover of the fiscal 2021 audit

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, December 8, 2022. The audit covers October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. The 140 page document, prepared by Rushton LLC, is now available for community review on the county's … Continue reading 2021 Audit Now Available for Review

Walker County’s Erlanger Fee to be Eliminated

Erlanger Health System

LaFayette, GA - Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield made an important announcement this morning that will benefit every property owner in Walker County. Whitfield proclaimed an end to the Public Health Facilities and Services fee, the ordinance created to pay down the county’s debt to Erlanger Health System over the course of three years.  “We … Continue reading Walker County’s Erlanger Fee to be Eliminated

Whitfield Hand Delivers Checks to Pay Off Two Loans Early

Commissioner Whitfield with Henry Gilbert from Bank of LaFayette and Elijah Parker from First Volunteer Bank

LaFayette, GA – Walker County’s financial status continues to show significant improvement.  For the second year in a row, Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield repaid two Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN) well before an end of year deadline. In August, the Bank of LaFayette and First Volunteer Bank agreed to loan Walker County up to $6 million, … Continue reading Whitfield Hand Delivers Checks to Pay Off Two Loans Early

Walker County Pays Off $7.5 Million in Loans Early

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LAFAYETTE, GA – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield successfully repaid two Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN) before an end of year deadline, saving the county an estimated $12,194 in interest. Walker County borrowed $4 million from the Bank of LaFayette in January and received a $4 million line of credit from First Volunteer Bank of … Continue reading Walker County Pays Off $7.5 Million in Loans Early