The Walker County Board of Commissioners approved another historically low millage rate at their September meeting. The Board rolled back the rate used to calculate property taxes to the lowest point since 2012. The new millage rate for a home with a fair market value of $250,000 will result in a property tax reduction of … Continue reading Walker County Residents to Benefit from Reduced Taxes in 2025
SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendments Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code (tabled on 10/24/24) Ordinance O-02-24 to Amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code Ordinance O-03-24 to Amend the Animal Code Public Comment Unfinished Business Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 11-14-24
Rossville, GA (November 12, 2024) – A month after revealing design plans for Adventure Acres, the community gathered today to break ground on Walker County’s first signature park. Adventure Acres will be located on roughly eight-acres off Salem Road in Rossville. The park will feature a multitude of outdoor recreational experiences including a nature themed … Continue reading Walker County Breaks Ground on Adventure Acres
SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed The following items were on the agenda: Public Hearings on: -Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code -Ordinance O-02-24 to Amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code -Ordinance O-03-24 to Amend the Animal Code New Business: -Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code -Resolution R-034-24 … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 10-24-24
Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield presented a balanced budget to the Board of Commissioners this week. The $34.6 million dollar spending plan includes funding for a full-time Emergency Management position, two additional Public Works team members, an additional staff member in the buildings and shop departments, office equipment for the new Elections headquarters, a new … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 25 (August 9, 2024)
Voters approve a new TSPLOST, the county enacts a 45-day burn ban and the Animal Shelter reaches "no kill" status... 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
This release comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health: Atlanta, GA –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has reached its goal of testing 100,000 individuals in 10 days. More than 108,000 tests were processed since Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H, set the DPH goal last week. “This is an important benchmark for … Continue reading COVID-19 Testing Now Available to All Georgians
LaFayette, GA - The threat of severe storms remains a possibility this time of year, as we transition from winter to spring. Since the conditions outside can change quickly, Walker County provides a phone and email notification system to the public. Hyper-Reach sends out weather and community alerts to those who subscribe to this free … Continue reading Get Weather Alerts Directly from Walker County
LaFayette, GA – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield is excited to announce two new members to his administration, as the county pivots from debt management as a primary focus to laying the foundation for sustainable growth. Robert Wardlaw has been named Economic and Community Development Director and Matt Williamson has been named Legal and … Continue reading With Growth In Mind, Whitfield Announce Staffing Changes for Walker County Government
UPDATE (7:30 p.m on 2/27/18) - North Marble Top Road has reopened. One lane remains closed near Diamond Drive. Please use caution while traveling in this area, as this is a temporary fix until a water line can be moved in the coming days. A sinkhole has forced the closure of a section of road … Continue reading Travel Impacted by Sinkhole on North Marble Top Road
