Ever wonder what it takes to secure a rocky mountainside after a rock fall? On this episode of Walker This Week, we take you behind the scenes of the work happening on Dougherty Gap Road… where crews are immersed in a rockfall mitigation project. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-28-23
The following occurred at this meeting: Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) to provide limited licensing procedures in a Crossroad Community. Resolution to Set the Annual Compensation for the Walker County Coroner Resolutions to appoint members to the Board of Directors of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority, the Walker County Board of Health, … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-28-23
Walker 180 for December 2023/January 2024
Walker County turns 190 years old, the burn ban comes to an end, plus holiday schedule changes... all ahead in this edition of Walker 180. The deadline to submit a letter for the time capsule is January 31, 2024. The time capsule will be sealed shortly thereafter and not reopened until December 18, 2033! By … Continue reading Walker 180 for December 2023/January 2024
Walker 180 for May 2023
The community responds to tire amnesty, changes ahead for the Public Safety Fee and the Battle of the Badges returns... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker 180 for July 2022
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Walker County Receives Emergency Funding to Make Repairs to Dougherty Gap Road
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded Walker County emergency funding to make repairs to Dougherty Gap Road, following a landslide late last year. GDOT will commit up to $475,000 or 70% of the project cost, whichever is less. Geotechnical engineers estimate the total project cost will be around $900,000 to stabilize the road … Continue reading Walker County Receives Emergency Funding to Make Repairs to Dougherty Gap Road
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 2-10-22
The following occurred at this meeting: -Ordinance amendment to exempt farm wineries from certain restrictions -Resolutions to call for a Referendum on TSPLOST and to sign documents to request emergency assistance to repair Dougherty Gap Road -Purchase Orders for turnout gear and a new vehicle for Fire Rescue -Contract for monitoring of the landfill -January … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 2-10-22