A tale of two counties. On this edition of WALKER This Week, we look at recent developments in the housing market in Walker County. While new home construction posted record growth last year, home buyers are battling high interest rates and surging prices… following a 45% increase in property values over the past two years. … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 4 (February 9, 2024)
New Home Construction in Walker County Grew at a Record Pace in 2023
LaFayette, GA (January 22, 2024) Walker County experienced record housing growth in 2023, despite high interest rates and inflation impacting home buyers and home builders across the nation. The number of new homes under construction in unincorporated Walker County last year was so robust, it actually outpaced the previous two years combined. The Walker County … Continue reading New Home Construction in Walker County Grew at a Record Pace in 2023
New Home Construction Remained Consistent in Walker County in 2022
After posting record growth the past two years, new home construction in unincorporated Walker County, Georgia remained consistent in 2022. Despite modest growth last year, county officials anticipate a strong 2023, as two new subdivisions begin construction. The Walker County Planning Office issued 142 permits for the construction of new single-family homes last year. While … Continue reading New Home Construction Remained Consistent in Walker County in 2022
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-8-22
The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the FY2021 Audit -Resolutions to further define the Board Clerk as a Deputy Clerk, apply for a OneGeorgia grant, and make appointments to several boards -Purchase order for radios for first responders -PUD rezone for Happy Valley Farms development -Appeals of Planning Commission items -November Department statistics … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-8-22
Walker 180 for January 2022
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Walker County Continued to Experience Robust Housing Growth in 2021
LaFayette, GA - New home construction continued to grow at a record pace in Walker County in 2021, posting gains for the third consecutive year. Data tracked by the Walker County Planning Office shows a nearly 5% increase year over year in the number of permits issued for the construction of new single-family homes. Housing … Continue reading Walker County Continued to Experience Robust Housing Growth in 2021
Town Hall Planned on Affordable Workforce Housing Development
Rossville, GA - Due to renewed interest and inaccurate information being spread in the community about a proposed affordable workforce housing development, a town hall meeting on the Gateway at Rossville project will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13 at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Highway 27 in Rock Spring. Walker County … Continue reading Town Hall Planned on Affordable Workforce Housing Development
Walker 180 – July 2021 Edition
The hot housing market hits Walker County, the state makes changes to the burn notification law and let's get to paving roads! All that and more in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
New Home Construction in Walker County Posts Best of the Decade Numbers
LaFayette, GA - 2020 proved to be a banner year for new home construction in unincorporated Walker County. In fact, it was the best of the decade. Data tracked by the Walker County Planning Office shows a 17% increase year over year in the number of permits issued for the construction of new single-family homes. … Continue reading New Home Construction in Walker County Posts Best of the Decade Numbers
New Residential Development Planned off Happy Valley Road
Rossville, GA - A new residential development is planned in northern Walker County. Hagaman Construction recently received approval for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at the corner of Happy Valley Road and Battlefield Parkway. "What we're planning here is a nice, walkable community," said Ben Hagaman, President of Hagaman Construction. Early design plans call for … Continue reading New Residential Development Planned off Happy Valley Road