The following items were on the agenda for consideration: Discussion of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Rossville for Recreational Services Resolution R-024-24 to Revise the Schedule of Fees for the Planning Department Purchase order to paint the Marsh House June 2024 Departmental Statistics SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for June 27, 2024
The following items were on the agenda at this meeting: Approval of Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Subgrant Award, Project Name: Adult Felony Drug Court, Subgrant Number: J25-8-032 Approval of Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Subgrant Award, Project Name: Mental Health Court, Subgrant Number: J25-8-073 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for June 27, 2024
Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for June 13, 2024
The following occurred at this meeting: Resolutions to appoint members to the Chickamauga Library Board, Rossville Library Board and Department of Family and Children's Services Local Advisory Board Resolution to Amend the FY2024 Budget for the Purpose of Settling the Series 2019 Bond Resolution to Settle the Series 2019 Bond SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for June 13, 2024
WALKER This Week – Episode 16 (May 10, 2024)
The Walker Rocks mural in LaFayette will soon have a sister showpiece in Rossville. On this episode of Walker This Week, we talk to artist Jonathan Bidwell, who recently started work on a new project on the back of the Food City building facing the John Ross Commons area. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 16 (May 10, 2024)
WALKER This Week – Episode 9 (March 22, 2024)
Nine miles of new sewer lines are being installed in northern Walker County, along with additional infrastructure, in order to redirect the flow of sewer away from Chattanooga and back to the treatment plant in Chickamauga. Because it is so costly to treat sewer in Chattanooga, the move is expected to save the Walker County … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 9 (March 22, 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
Walker 180 for October 2023
The truth about TSPLOST, get ready for a new play experience and affordable housing units hit the market... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23
The following occurred at this meeting: -Appointment of a member to the LaFayette-Walker County Library board -Designating Sheriff's Office items for surplus -Accepting the terms of the Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionately Impacted Communities grant -Purchase Order for playground equipment -Approval of grants for Adult Felony Drug Court and Mental Health Court -MOU with Family … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23
Walker 180 for June 2023
Plans for a new multi-million dollar activity hub take shape, completing a missing trail link, and a new ag pavilion for student... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Project Coming to Northern Walker County
Rossville, GA (May 25, 2023) – Walker County will receive $2.2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to invest in a much needed recreational project in the fast growing northern end of the county. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the grant award for Walker County, which is one of 142 qualified projects across … Continue reading Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Project Coming to Northern Walker County