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The following occurred at this meeting: -Planning and zoning matters -Spay/Neuter Awareness Month Proclamation -County Attorney appointment -Appointments to various boards, committees and commissions -Purchase orders for vehicles

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting today to consider a resolution to apply for a historic resources survey grant.

The following occurred at this meeting: -Adoption of Broadband Ready Community Standards -Amend Enabling Act to Require One Monthly Meeting -Elect a New Vice Chair -Set the Meeting Calendar -Appoint a County Clerk -Amend the Holiday Calendar -Appoint Members to the Walker County Water & Sewerage Authority, Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Trustees … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from January 9, 2025

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held its final regular meeting of 2024. The agenda packet included ordinances addressing broadband service, chicken houses, solar energy systems, bridge replacement and other topics. The Board adopted new setback requirements for feedlots, poultry, hog and dairy operations. The changes come after a multiyear review of land use regulations … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from December 19, 2024

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

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

In this episode, the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail moves forward, and the county finalizes an agreement to promote the new Cloudland at McLemore Resort. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

The following took place at this meeting: -Approval of the FY2025 Budget -Appointment of a new police chief -Contract with the Trust for Public Land for the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail project -Tourism Product Promotion and Development Agreement with Scenic Land Company concerning Cloudland at McLemore project SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 9-12-24

Walker County lands grants to expand outdoor recreation and provide emergency power during storms. On this episode of Walker This Week, we explore those topics - plus another millage rate reduction. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

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)

The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the FY2025 proposed budget -Request from the District Attorney's Office to Reallocate FY24 Budget Surplus Funds for a One Time Retention Supplement -Approval of Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Subgrant Award, Project Name: Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant, Subgrant Number: Y25-8-023 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for August 8, 2024

From community idea to creation. A grand opening for the new inclusive playground at the soon to be designated Walker Rocks Park took place this week, marking the completion of a five-year project and beginning of a bigger effort to transform this space into a vibrant community asset. On this episode of Walker This Week … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 24 (August 2, 2024)

The following occurred at this meeting: -Intergovernmental agreement with Rossville concerning recreational services -Planning & Zoning -Resolution to appoint a member to the Bridge Health Board -Purchase orders for a metal jail pod building and painting/hvac at the Ag Center SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Walker County Fire Rescue (WCFR) receives some new tools from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). The new equipment will help county firefighters fight wildland fires while Georgia Forestry travels to the scene. WCFR received seven wildland fire helmets and fire gloves, nine wildland yellow fire shirts, three fire rakes and four commercial blowers. The GFC's … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 23 (July 26, 2024)

The Walker County Board of Commissioners debate the future of recreational services in Rossville. That's ahead on Walker This Week. Following a structural change in how Rossville plans to provide recreational programming – and the lack of a formalized use agreement between the city and county… the two government entities continue to explore options to … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 22 (July 12, 2024)

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

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

Creating a road map to digitally connect all of Walker County. On this episode of Walker This Week, we look at efforts to make Walker County a Broadband Ready Community. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video and follow the Walker County Civic Center on Facebook for more updates on the Farmers Market. … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 21 (June 21, 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

The farmer's market returns to Walker County for a new season, under a new name. On this episode of Walker This Week, we take a look at what's planned this season. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video and follow the Walker County Civic Center on Facebook for more updates on the Farmers … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 19 (June 7, 2024)

20 departments presented their FY 2025 budget requests to the Walker County Board of Commissioners during a work session earlier this week. Walker County operates on an October 1 to September 30 fiscal year, so a new budget must be approved by September 30. You can listen to the budget work session here: https://walkercountyga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FY25-Budget-Hearing.mp3 SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024

The following occurred at this meeting: -Proclamation for Historic Preservation Month -Award a contract for courthouse renovations -Zoning SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Work begins on the 2024 road paving list in Walker County. On this episode of Walker This Week, we take you to the Mountain View subdivision, which hasn't been resurfaced in nearly 40 years. The entire 2024 road paving list is available here. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

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)

The following occurred at this meeting: Public hearing on a variance request Resolution to enact a moratorium on new solar farm Agreement for medical services at the jail Purchase order for new vehicles for the Sheriff's Office SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

A $434,131 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help Walker County complete the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we look at how the funds will be used to link two existing surfaced trails to complete a 2.2 mile trail system from the Chickamauga Battlefield at Wilder Road to … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 15 (May 3, 2024)

Early voting gets underway at the Walker County County on Monday, April 29th for the primary election. On this episode of Walker This Week, we cover some of the logistics voters need to know before heading to the polls, as well as the new doggy day out program at the animal shelter. SUBSCRIBE to our … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 14 (April 26, 2024)

Some amazing dispatchers work in Walker County, Georgia. On this episode, we introduce you to Catessa Vines, our dispatcher of the year. Also featured this week, child abuse prevention and an update on road paving. In Georgia, reports of child abuse and neglect can be made to 1-855-GA CHILD (1-855-422-4453). SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 13 (April 19, 2024)

The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to award a road paving contract Resolution to submit a formal Recreational Trails Program application Resolution to establish a policy for the adoption of the county's fiscal year budget Purchase orders for mowing equipment and a HVAC unit Proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Senior Citizens Day … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for April 11, 2024

A new outdoor classroom at Saddle Ridge Elementary / Middle School provides students with the opportunity to study the rich, diverse ecology on their campus. On this episode of Walker This Week, we learn more about the school's outdoor learning lab. Other topics covered this week: a STEM grant for Chattanooga Valley Middle and mowing … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 12 (April 12, 2024)

Preparations are underway for a big event at the Walker County Landfill. The Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day returns April 20th, in advance of Earth Day. In this episode, we get you set for the event. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

The following occurred at this meeting: -Various planning/zoning items SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Construction begins on a new hospital for north Georgia. On this episode of Walker This Week, we take you to the groundbreaking for the new CHI Memorial hospital for Walker, Dade and Catoosa counties. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

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)

The following occurred at this meeting: Proclamation for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation for Down Syndrome Day - March 21 Fiscal 2023 Audit Presentation Resolution R-009-24 to Make Budget Amendments to Fiscal Year 2023 Resolution R-010-24 to Accept the Terms and Conditions of the American Rescue Plan Act Public Safety and Community Violence … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting for March 14, 2024

Years in the making. Walker County's next major tourist destination, a mountaintop golf resort, becomes reality. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we take you to Cloudland at McLemore, high atop Lookout Mountain. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

When the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax resumes April 1st, there will once again be a dedicated funding source for road improvements in Walker County. On this edition of Walker This Week, we look at what went in to developing the 2024 road list. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

The following occurred at this meeting: -Proclamation for FFA -Approval of the 2024 Road Paving List SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

The Walker County Civic Center is more than just a meeting space. It's actually a hub of community activity. Over the past several years, the number of events hosted here has steadily grown - from 244 in 2021 to 372 last year. On this edition of Walker This Week, we look at the many different … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 6 (February 23, 2024)

On this edition of WALKER This Week, a popular ride in 2023. Walker Transit, Walker County's public transportation service, posted its best ridership numbers on record in 2023, rebounding from a ridership decline during the pandemic. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

A tale of two counties. On this edition of WALKER This Week, we look at recent developments in the housing market in Walker County. While new home construction posted record growth last year, home buyers are battling high interest rates and surging prices… following a 45% increase in property values over the past two years. … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 4 (February 9, 2024)

The following occurred at this meeting: -Conditional use variance request for property located at 40 Blessed Way, Rock Spring -Purchase Order for equipment and a consultants contract for the landfill -Resolution to Serve as Fiduciary Agent for LMJCs Grant from the Judicial County of Georgia Ad Hoc Committee on ARPA Funding SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting for February 8, 2024

Violent storms have become more prevalent in recent years, bringing with them heavy rains and flooding to Walker County… and on occasion, a tornado. This week, we look at how you can stay weather aware and be the first to know when you need to take action to protect yourself and your family. SUBSCRIBE to … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 3 (February 2, 2024)

The following occurred at this meeting: Presentation from Bridge Health R-004-24 Support the Application for a Historic Resources Survey Grant R-005-24 Amend the FY2024 Budget to Appropriate Funds for the Walker County Coroner's Office R-006-24 Designate and Approve a Defined Geographical Area for a Fire District to be Operated by the McLemore Volunteer Fire Department … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for January 25, 2024

Ever wonder what it takes to secure a rocky mountainside after a rock fall? On this episode of Walker This Week, we take you behind the scenes of the work happening on Dougherty Gap Road… where crews are immersed in a rockfall mitigation project. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Each week, we'll tackle a different topic, keeping you informed about various programs and projects in Walker County, Georgia. This week, Shannon Whitfield, Chairman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, provides an overview of what he's excited to work on in 2024. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

The following occurred at this meeting: -Election of a vice chairperson -Meeting schedule update -Qualifying fees set -LMJC and Public Defender agreements -December 2023 department stats SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

The following occurred at this meeting: Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) to provide limited licensing procedures in a Crossroad Community. Resolution to Set the Annual Compensation for the Walker County Coroner Resolutions to appoint members to the Board of Directors of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority, the Walker County Board of Health, … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-28-23

Walker County turns 190 years old, the burn ban comes to an end, plus holiday schedule changes... all ahead in this edition of Walker 180. The deadline to submit a letter for the time capsule is January 31, 2024. The time capsule will be sealed shortly thereafter and not reopened until December 18, 2033! By … Continue reading Walker 180 for December 2023/January 2024

The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to rescind the burn ban Resolution to add Heritage Day to the County holiday calendar Proclamation for Heritage Day (Walker County's 190th anniversary) Planning and zoning items SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

The following occurred at this meeting: Walker County Fire Rescue - Life Saving Award presentation Veterans Day Proclamation Discussion on a CN to C-1 rezone request Resolution to urge the state to continue efforts to reform mental health services Resolution to ratify the Executive Order initiating a 45 day burn ban Cell Tower application October … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 11-9-23