Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

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LaFayette, GA (August 2, 2023) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings in August to provide citizens with a better understanding of a proposed millage rate rollback. The reduced rate aims to lessen the impact of higher property appraisals. Another year of surging home sales increased property values an average … Continue reading Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

P52’s Reach Continues to Grow in Walker County

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A group of people clean up a messy property

A partnership between Walker County Government and Project 52 (P52) continued to yield positive results in 2022. Walker County code officials work with P52 to provide clean up assistance to residents who are unable to comply with property codes due to physical or financial difficulties. The non-profit organization tackled 28 clean-up projects in Walker County last … Continue reading P52’s Reach Continues to Grow in Walker County

Walker County to Roll Back Millage Rate, Minimizing Impact of Higher Appraisals on Property Owners

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Houses

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings in August to provide citizens with a better understanding of a proposed millage rate reduction to offset an inflationary increase evaluation. The hot housing market has enhanced the value of many properties in Walker County, leading to higher appraisals. The Board of Commissioners proposes … Continue reading Walker County to Roll Back Millage Rate, Minimizing Impact of Higher Appraisals on Property Owners

P52’s Passion for Service Shines in Walker County

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Members of P52 cleaning up

Rock Spring, GA - A partnership between Walker County Government and Project 52 (P52) continues to produce positive outcomes for the county, the non-profit organization and the residents being served. In 2017, Walker County refocused efforts to enforce existing property maintenance codes. Code Enforcement officers found 1,469 violations dealing with things like trash, debris and … Continue reading P52’s Passion for Service Shines in Walker County