You may be wondering, 'why is a helicopter flying in a pattern over Walker County?' The U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies vaccination baits across our community and others, in an effort to protect people and pets by preventing rabies in wildlife.
Is My Tree Dying? UGA Extension Addresses Tree Flagging in Walker County
UGA Extension Agent Wade Hutcheson looks at tree flagging and what can be done to help our trees during this extended period of hot, dry conditions.
High Fire Danger Could Impact Open Burning Season
With the arrival of October, Georgia’s seasonal burn ban, which impacts Walker and 53 other counties, comes to a close. While burning is allowed from October 1st through April 30th, residents need to obtain a permit and be aware of what is legal and illegal to burn.
Commissioner Meeting – 9-30-19
Walker County Commissioner meeting audio from September 30, 2019. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Commissioner Meeting – 9-24-19
Walker County Commissioner meeting audio from September 24, 2019. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Public Hearing on Fiscal 2020 Budget
Walker County Commissioner meeting audio from the Public Hearing on the Fiscal 2020 Budget on September 19, 2019. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this meeting http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Commissioner Meeting – 9-12-19
Topics included the submission of the fiscal 2020 General Fund Budget and the fiscal 2020 Enterprise Funds & Special Revenue Budget, along with a revision to a line of credit agreement concerning the expansion of the landfill and the August 2019 department stats.
Commissioner Meeting – 8-22-19
Walker County forms a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee and signs proclamations for Patriot Day, among other action items.
Commissioner Meeting – 8-8-19
Topics include the setting of the millage rate with no tax increase and the July 2019 department statistics.
Commissioner Meeting – 8-7-19
Walker County refinances old Series 2015 bonds, saving taxpayers nearly $4 million during this special called meeting.