Public to Vote on Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) to Repair Roads November 7th

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Road paving

Nearly a year after the first Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) came to an end, the public will be asked to authorize a new TSPLOST to restore the county's dedicated funding source to repair and resurface roads. On November 7, 2023, voters will be asked the following question: Shall a special one … Continue reading Public to Vote on Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) to Repair Roads November 7th

Walker 180 for August 2023

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A millage rate rollback, the debate over liquor stores begins and a vote to bring back the TSPLOST... 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 – 7-27-23

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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

Several Road Projects Targeted for Completion in 2023

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Photo of Jones Road newly paved

The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently adopted a list of roads to resurface in 2023. The list contains roughly 35-miles of roads, including Halls Valley Road, Straight Gut Road, Old Mineral Springs Road and Salem Road. Bids are currently being accepted by contractors for work on the 41 roads later this year. Funding for these projects … Continue reading Several Road Projects Targeted for Completion in 2023

Walker County Government to Place TSPLOST on May Ballot

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Road paving

Walker County Government will ask for a special referendum election to be held on May 24 to keep the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) in place.   The one-penny sales tax began April 1, 2018, after Walker County voters overwhelmingly approved the measure in 2017. The current single county TSPLOST was set … Continue reading Walker County Government to Place TSPLOST on May Ballot

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 2-10-22

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Ordinance amendment to exempt farm wineries from certain restrictions -Resolutions to call for a Referendum on TSPLOST and to sign documents to request emergency assistance to repair Dougherty Gap Road -Purchase Orders for turnout gear and a new vehicle for Fire Rescue -Contract for monitoring of the landfill -January … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 2-10-22