Commissioner Shannon Whitfield held the a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2021 budget, along with a public hearing on some planning/zoning requests. The regular meeting including the acceptance of a "Request for Proposal" for ambulance service in the county, along with the approval of some purchase orders for the Sheriff's Office.

Commissioner Shannon Whitfield holds the first of two public hearings on the proposed fiscal 2021 budget.

Commissioner Shannon Whitfield submitted the proposed fiscal 2021 budget, signed a proclamation for Patriot Day and reviewed August 2020 department statistics.

er first responders who worked tirelessly to render aid while in distress. On 9/11/2020, Walker County, Georgia observed Patriot Day in remembrance of those whose lives were lost and to honor the brave and selfless heroes who risked their lives that fateful day.

Commissioner Shannon Whitfield signed a resolution to accept grant terms for CARES Act funding through the state of Georgia, along with LMIG funding to repair a landslide on Nick-A-Jack Road.

Commissioner Shannon Whitfield signed a resolution to set the 2020 millage rate. The lower rate of 9.287 mills in the unincorporated areas represents a 5.45% decrease in county taxes. Also, a moratorium on tiny homes and container cargo homes was enacted for 180 days.

Commissioner Shannon Whitfield delayed penalties until September 30th for businesses that have not yet applied for a business license, approved a purchase order for a new tractor for mowing, accepted the Oath for three new Walker County Police officers and approved several conditional use variance requests.

Commissioner Shannon Whitfield appointed members to the DFCS Local Advisory Board and reviewed June departmental statistics, a purchase order for Fire Rescue vehicles, a storm water request and state lease agreement.

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