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down syndrome

Commissioner Meeting Audio – 3-12-20

Posted on March 17, 2020June 12, 2020 by Joe Legge

Commissioner Shannon Whitfield issued Proclamations in support of Census Pledge Week, Down Syndrome Awareness and Multiple Myeloma Awareness. The meeting also included the signing of the 2020 road paving contract and review of February department statistics.

VideoPosted in News, Podcast, Public MeetingsTagged 2020 road paving contract, census, down syndrome, Multiple Myeloma Awareness, Podcast

March 21st is Down Syndrome Day in Walker County

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Joe Legge
World Down Syndrome Day logo

Walker County residents are encouraged to wear brightly colored socks and share pictures of those socks on social media with the hashtag #LotsOfSocks joining a global effort to get the world talking about Down syndrome.

Posted in Events, NewsTagged #LotsofSocks, down syndrome

Commissioner Meeting – 3/14/19

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Joe Legge

Public nuisance and blight issues, road construction, a hotel/motel tax and a business license all garnered attention at this meeting.

Posted in News, Podcast, Public MeetingsTagged Blight, business license, clean and lien, down syndrome, hotel, motel, Podcast, Public Nuisance, road construction

The Latest News

  • Patriot Day Service Planned in Walker County September 1, 2026
  • Walker County Study Committee Tackles Data Center Regulations Amid Growing Community Interest August 28, 2026
  • Walker County Board of Commissioners Plans Full Millage Rate Rollback August 26, 2026

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Upcoming Events

  • Development Authority Board September 8, 2026 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am 10052 U.S. 27, Rock Spring, GA, United States
  • Election Commission September 10, 2026 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am 311 South Main St, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
  • Data Center Committee Meeting September 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 10052 US-27, Rock Spring, GA 30739, USA

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