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Fireworks Safety and Where to See Professional Fireworks Displays in Walker County

Posted on June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 by Joe Legge

Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. It is important to know that fireworks are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks cause thousands of injuries each year. More than 19,500 reported fires are started by fireworks annually … Continue reading Fireworks Safety and Where to See Professional Fireworks Displays in Walker County

Commissioner Meeting Audio – 12-10-20

Posted on December 14, 2020December 16, 2020 by Joe Legge

A new ordinance to allow temporary fireworks stands was approved, contract for road paving in 2021 was awarded, several appointments to the Planning Commission were made and November department statistics were reviewed

Commissioner Meeting Audio – 11-19-20

Posted on November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by Joe Legge

Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield held a public hearing on two proposed ordinances. One would adopt several state minimum codes for construction, while the other would adopt the state code to allow localities to issue permits for temporary fireworks stands. Whitfield also approved an automatic aid agreement for fire protection with Catoosa County, a proclamation for Hospice Month, and signed a resolution authorizing the county to apply for a transit grant.

How Walker Works – Fireworks Safety

Posted on July 1, 2019July 2, 2019 by Joe Legge

They're enjoyable, but dangerous. Fireworks were involved in over 9,000 injuries that required a hospital visit in 2018.