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Videos

How Walker Works – Taxing Authorities

Posted on July 25, 2019August 5, 2019 by Joe Legge

Let's talk taxes. Did you know there are eight taxing authorities in Walker County that have the ability to raise or lower the millage rate?

VideoPosted in Animal Shelter, Codes Enforcement, Fire Department, Health, Landfill, Money, News, Podcast, RoadsTagged Property, Schools, Taxes, Taxing AuthorityLeave a comment

Commissioner Meeting – 7-25-19

Posted on July 25, 2019August 9, 2019 by Joe Legge

Topics for this meeting included several purchase orders for vehicles for the Sheriff's Office, along with proclamations for Blood Assurance and Parents Day.

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Commissioner Meeting – 7-11-19

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Joe Legge

This Walker County Government podcast features the Walker County Commissioner meeting from July 11, 2019. Topics include the approval of a Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant and a review of the Departmental Statistics from June.

VideoPosted in News, Podcast, Public MeetingsTagged Commissioner Meeting, Department Statistics, PodcastLeave a comment

How Walker Works – Fireworks Safety

Posted on July 1, 2019July 2, 2019 by Joe Legge

They're enjoyable, but dangerous. Fireworks were involved in over 9,000 injuries that required a hospital visit in 2018.

VideoPosted in Fire Department, News, PodcastTagged Fire Rescue, Fireworks, Independence Day, Jeff Roerdink, July 4th, Safety1 Comment

Commissioner Meeting – 6-27-19

Posted on June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 by Joe Legge

Topics include the purchase of two trucks and a trailer for the Public Works Department, a truck for Animal Control and hoses and nozzles to replace old Fire Rescue equipment.

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Commissioner Meeting – 6-13-19

Posted on June 14, 2019June 28, 2019 by Joe Legge

Topics include a resolution to refinance Series 2015 bonds at a lower rate, library board appointment and monthly department statistics.

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Kaleidoscope Supported Employment is Transforming Lives in Walker County

Posted on June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 by Joe Legge

15 businesses in Walker County work with the Kaleidoscope Supported Employment program, hiring individuals with developmental disabilities.

VideoPosted in Jobs, News, PodcastTagged Kaleidoscope, Lookout Mountain Community Services, PodcastLeave a comment

Commissioner Meeting – 5-23-19

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Joe Legge

Topics include the formal signing of the ordinance to end the Erlanger Fee, along with Proclamations for Honeybee Festival Day, Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Foster Care Month.

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Walker County Tax Commissioner Offices to Close for State Mandated System Upgrade

Posted on May 13, 2019May 15, 2019 by Joe Legge

Don't be the last in line! If you need a vehicle transaction done in late May or early June, go ahead and get it done today.

VideoPosted in Events, News, PodcastTagged Georgia DRIVES, License, Motor Vehicle, Podcast, Tags, Tax Commissioner, VehicleLeave a comment

Commissioner Meeting – 5-9-19

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Joe Legge

Commissioner Shannon Whitfield held two public meetings (ordinance change and planning) prior to the regular meeting. A Senior Day proclamation, April department statistics and a MOU with the Family Crisis Center highlighted the agenda.

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The Latest News

  • 4 Pickleball Courts Now Open at Walker Rocks Park April 3, 2026
  • Sharon Evans Appointed Walker County Tax Commissioner Following the Retirement of Carolyn Walker March 31, 2026
  • Walker County Board of Commissioners Agenda for April 2, 2026 March 27, 2026

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