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Dang, that Board of Commissioners meeting was lonng. They're still going, I left "early". But we did it - 180-day #moratorium on #DataCenters in #WalkerCounty, #Georgia. 👍👍

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August 7, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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Ok, #HUNTSVILLETX let’s gooooo!!!! Proud to see some of our members out there today!

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May 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Walker Co. Animal Shelter at 'critical capacity,' set to euthanize 30 dogs if no homes found
Walker County Animal Shelter faces critical capacity, must rehome 30 dogs by January 13 to avoid euthanasia due to space constraints. Every adoption makes a difference in saving lives.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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#WalkerCounty, bring this to the BOC meeting tomorrow night! #NoDataCenters
pattydurand.bsky.social Patty Durand @pattydurand.bsky.social · Aug 5
When I first approached AJC Opinion Editor David Plazas several months ago, he agreed to publish an essay explaining how Georgia Power will soon shift the costs of serving massive data centers onto the rest of us. As the data center landscape changed, I updated the piece several times.
August 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Repeating Walker County at the #handsoff Conroe, TX protest today!
April 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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#WalkerCounty #Sheriff Nick Smith indicted & arrested along with Chief Deputy
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June 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Walker County is making strides in fiscal health and environmental care, with impressive revenue reports and innovative litter control initiatives unveiled at the latest Board of Commissioners meeting.

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Christian Roach presents Walker County financials and updates committee on litter control strategies
Christian Roach shares Walker County's financial performance and litter control initiatives in meeting.
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July 12, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Walker County faces a daunting $1.9 million budget gap for FY2027, and commissioners are exploring tough choices to bridge the financial divide.

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Walker County board examines $1.9 million FY2027 budget gap and funding options
County CFO told commissioners the preliminary FY2027 budget shows a roughly $1.9 million shortfall; the board discussed reversing part of last year's millage rollback, increasing the public safety fee, tapping fund balance, or redirecting the insurance-premium rebate to cover public safety costs.
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July 31, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Walker County's SPLOST collections have skyrocketed, with projections now estimating a whopping $33.2 million by cycle end—$5 million more than expected!

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Walker County CFO: SPLOST collections exceed early expectations; projects $33.2 million county share
Christian Roach, Walker County chief financial officer, reported on SPLOST collections and projections for the 2020 SPLOST cycle. He said the county has collected about $26.9 million to date and projects $33.2 million by cycle end, and commissioners discussed the local revenue implications.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Commissioners have rejected multiple utility-installation requests from Grand Prix Pipeline LLC, demanding clear contact information and meetings before reconsidering their applications.

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Commissioners deny multiple Grand Prix Pipeline permit requests pending a named contact and meetings over eminent-domain concerns
The court repeatedly denied or deferred multiple Grand Prix Pipeline LLC and related utility-installation requests until the county has a named contact person and has met with company representatives; commissioners referenced ongoing eminent-domain hearings.
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September 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Walker County residents can now access $268,000 in grants to repair failing septic systems, improving water quality and public health in the Chattanooga Creek Watershed.

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$268,000 in grants available for septic repairs in Chattanooga Creek Watershed
Limestone Valley RCD announced $268,000 in assistance to reimburse eligible property owners for septic system repairs over three years in parts of the Chattanooga Creek Watershed; the program will reimburse 60% of contractor costs after permitting and health-department inspection.
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September 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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Walker County is set to invest $2.2 million to revitalize its historic courthouse, tackling crucial attic and roof repairs that emerged after extensive inspections.

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Commission awards $2.2 million contract for courthouse attic remediation using SPLOST funds
The board approved R-064-26 to award a $2,200,000 contract to FH Passion for courthouse attic remediation and roof repairs, funded from the 2020 SPLOST; staff said the work required rebidding after discovery of additional issues and that inspections and permits will be managed by county project staff.
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September 7, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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Walker County is stepping up its game with a new budget that adds three firefighters and a 3% pay raise for employees, all while maintaining a healthy reserve of over $24 million!

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Walker County adopts FY2027 budget including 3 firefighters and 3% cost-of-living increase
The Walker County Board of Commissioners adopted its FY2027 general fund and enterprise budgets, which include funding for three additional firefighters, a 3% cost-of-living increase for employees and no other new positions; the chair cited more than $24 million in unassigned fund balance and roughly seven months of reserves.
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September 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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A $75,000 grant will help create a lasting tribute at District Hill Cemetery, honoring the 170 individuals, including enslaved people and veterans, who shaped the history of Chickamauga.

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District Hill Cemetery to get memorial honoring African American laborers; dedication set for Oct. 24
The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission received a $75,000 Riverview Foundation grant to erect a monument listing the names of people buried at District Hill Cemetery in Chickamauga; historians confirmed 170 burials and a dedication is scheduled for Oct. 24 at 11 a.m.
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September 7, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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Walker County is set for a transformation as the board greenlights the rezoning of three properties for exciting new commercial development!

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Board approves rezoning of three adjacent parcels to allow commercial development
The board approved a simultaneous rezone of three adjacent parcels presented by Mr. Hester to allow potential storefronts and shared access off Highway 27. Planning and Zoning had considered the three parcels together and the commission approved the group vote at the meeting.
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September 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Walker County is set to boost safety and support its employees with a new budget that adds three firefighters and a 3% cost-of-living increase!

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Walker County adopts fiscal 2027 general fund budget with three new firefighters and 3% COLA
The Walker County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2027 general fund budget on Sept. 3, 2026. The plan includes funding for three additional firefighters, a 3% cost-of-living increase for all county employees and maintains department allowances at last year’s levels; the budget takes effect Oct. 1, 2026.
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September 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced 29-year-old Larry King II of Quinton to 50 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. #wbrc #walkercounty
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August 31, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Walker County is backing UFP Industries for a Texas Enterprise Zone designation that could secure 500 jobs and $6 million in investments!

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Walker County nominates UFP Industries for Texas Enterprise Zone designation
UFP Industries, a manufacturing facility near New Waverly expected to retain about 500 jobs and invest more than $6 million, was nominated by Walker County for a five-year Texas Enterprise Zone designation that could provide up to $1.25 million in state sales-tax refunds over five years.
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August 25, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Walker County just approved a budget for FY2026-27 that includes a property tax rate increase of 2.6%, impacting how much residents will pay!

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Walker County adopts FY2026-27 budget, approves tax rate of $0.4690 per $100
Walker County Commissioners Court approved the FY2026-27 budget and adopted a property tax rate of 0.4690 per $100 of assessed value (operations 0.4512; debt 0.0178), a 2.6% effective increase. The actions were recorded by a roll-call vote after a public hearing and budget amendments.
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August 25, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Walker County's proposed FY2027 budget faces a daunting $1.9 million shortfall, prompting officials to seek urgent solutions before the September deadline.

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Walker County delays FY2027 budget vote after $1.9 million shortfall revealed
The Walker County Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on the FY2027 budget after officials reported the proposed plan contains roughly $1,900,000 more in expenses than projected revenues; the board scheduled a work session before Sept. 30 to seek fixes.
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August 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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A bold initiative is underway in Walker County as officials propose a $787,500 project to enhance water service for 3,825 residents and support a new fire station!

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Walker County Special Utility District seeks county sponsorship for $787,500 CDBG water main project
James Morrison of the Walker County Special Utility District asked the court to sponsor a Community Development Block Grant application for an 8‑inch water main along Highway 30 to improve redundancy and serve an estimated 3,825 residents; project estimate is $787,500 including administration and engineering.
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August 12, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Walker County has hit pause on data-center development for 180 days, sparking heated debates over environmental risks and community impact.

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Walker County imposes 180-day data-center moratorium and forms study group
After extended public comment, the board adopted a temporary 180‑day moratorium on data centers and approved a citizen study group to research zoning, water, power and noise implications and recommend local ordinances.
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August 11, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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Walker County has put a 180-day hold on data center development amid rising community concerns over groundwater, noise, and potential land seizures.

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Board imposes 180‑day moratorium on data centers and creates citizen study group
After an hour-plus of public comment expressing water, noise and eminent‑domain worries, the board approved a 180‑day moratorium on data centers and established a study group to recommend zoning, code changes, and rules for potential data-center projects.
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August 8, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Walker County's recent commissioners meeting featured major decisions, including a 180-day data center moratorium and the controversial vote to abandon part of Concord Road.

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At-a-glance: key votes and actions at the Aug. 6 Walker County commissioners meeting
Summary of formal actions taken Aug. 6: removal of FY2027 budget adoption items from the evening's agenda, adoption of a 180‑day data‑center moratorium and creation of a study group, approval of three planning variances, denial of a transit fare increase, approvals of purchase orders for emergency and infrastructure projects, and a vote to abandon part of Concord Road (one abstention).
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August 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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<sigh>Here we go AGAIN Walker County…more shenanigans #fypシ #fyp #foryoupage #crime #walkercounty
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August 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM