Inside Walker County, Georgia

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