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
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 11-9-23
The following occurred at this meeting: Walker County Fire Rescue - Life Saving Award presentation Veterans Day Proclamation Discussion on a CN to C-1 rezone request Resolution to urge the state to continue efforts to reform mental health services Resolution to ratify the Executive Order initiating a 45 day burn ban Cell Tower application October … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 11-9-23
Walker County to Start Licensing Liquor Stores
The Walker County Board of Commissioners revised the county’s Code of Ordinances last week to provide for the licensing of package sales of distilled spirits in the unincorporated areas of the county. 67% of Walker County voters approved a referendum last fall giving the county the ability to start issuing liquor store licenses, but it’s … Continue reading Walker County to Start Licensing Liquor Stores
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-24-23
The following occurred at this meeting: Millage Rate Public Hearing Planning and Zoning Public Hearing Ordinance for Alcoholic Beverages Resolution to set the fee structure for Alcoholic Beverages Resolution to set the initial application process for Package Sales of Distilled Spirits Resolution to set the Millage Rate Appointments to the Chickamauga Library Board and Code … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-24-23
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-10-23
The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing on revisions to the Alcohol Ordinance Board discussion on revisions to the Alcohol Ordinance Board discussion on a new fee schedule for alcohol license Approval of a contract for Walker State Prison to train shelter dogs SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-27-23
The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing on updating the Alcohol Ordinance to allow package retail sales of distilled spirits, aka liquor stores Intergovernmental Agreement for distribution of 2024 TSPLOST funds Resolution to call for a Referendum on TSPLOST on November 7, 2023 Approval of Grant for Juvenile Justice June 2023 Departmental Statistics SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-27-23
Board Begins Discussion on Liquor Stores Following Voter Approval
Proposed changes to Walker County’s alcohol ordinance may soon result in the first liquor store being opened in the county. 67% of voters approved granting the county government the authority to issue licenses for retail package sales of distilled spirits during a referendum last November. Before the county can issue licenses, it must first establish … Continue reading Board Begins Discussion on Liquor Stores Following Voter Approval
Walker 180 for June 2022
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Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-9-22
The following occurred at this meeting: Presentation on the Animal Shelter Resolution to call for a referendum on distilled spirits Resolutions to appoint library board members SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Sunday Alcohol Sales Now Legal in Walker County
LaFayette, GA – Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield signed off on an ordinance amendment last night giving local businesses the ability to sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays. In November, voters approved two ballot measures addressing alcohol sales. 61% approved giving restaurants the ability to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits by the drink on Sundays … Continue reading Sunday Alcohol Sales Now Legal in Walker County