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Podcast

Commissioner Meeting – 6-27-19

Posted on June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 by Joe Legge

Topics include the purchase of two trucks and a trailer for the Public Works Department, a truck for Animal Control and hoses and nozzles to replace old Fire Rescue equipment.

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Commissioner Meeting – 6-13-19

Posted on June 14, 2019June 28, 2019 by Joe Legge

Topics include a resolution to refinance Series 2015 bonds at a lower rate, library board appointment and monthly department statistics.

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Kaleidoscope Supported Employment is Transforming Lives in Walker County

Posted on June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 by Joe Legge

15 businesses in Walker County work with the Kaleidoscope Supported Employment program, hiring individuals with developmental disabilities.

VideoPosted in Jobs, News, PodcastTagged Kaleidoscope, Lookout Mountain Community Services, PodcastLeave a comment

Walker County Tax Commissioner Offices to Close for State Mandated System Upgrade

Posted on May 13, 2019May 15, 2019 by Joe Legge

Don't be the last in line! If you need a vehicle transaction done in late May or early June, go ahead and get it done today.

VideoPosted in Events, News, PodcastTagged Georgia DRIVES, License, Motor Vehicle, Podcast, Tags, Tax Commissioner, VehicleLeave a comment

Commissioner Meeting – 5-9-19

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Joe Legge

Commissioner Shannon Whitfield held two public meetings (ordinance change and planning) prior to the regular meeting. A Senior Day proclamation, April department statistics and a MOU with the Family Crisis Center highlighted the agenda.

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How Walker Works – Elections Office Prepares for the Transition to a Board of Commissioners

Posted on May 9, 2019May 10, 2019 by Joe Legge

The first Board of Commissioners election doesn’t take place until 2020, but the staff at the Walker County Elections Office is already hard at work making sure every voter is placed in the correct district.

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Commissioner Meeting – 4-19-19

Posted on April 22, 2019May 10, 2019 by Joe Legge

Topics include a tire amnesty day agreement with the state and surplusing an ice machine for the Sheriff's Office.

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Commissioner Meeting – 4/11/19

Posted on April 13, 2019May 10, 2019 by Joe Legge

Walker County Commissioner meeting audio from April 11, 2019 http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

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How Walker Works – Business License

Posted on April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 by Joe Legge

Walker County's business license starts July 1, 2019 for new businesses and January 1, 2020 for existing businesses.

VideoPosted in Development, News, PodcastTagged business license, Existing Business, How Walker Works, New Business, Podcast1 Comment

Do You Know How to Two-Step with Fire Ants?

Posted on March 30, 2019March 29, 2019 by Joe Legge

Walker County UGA Extension Agent Wade Hutcheson tells us how to two-step our way to get rid of fire ants in our yards.

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