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August 9, 2026

Walker County Board Of Education Plans Full Millage Rollback For 2026

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The Walker County Board of Education plans to adopt a full rollback millage rate of 14.013 mills during its meeting on Monday, August 17.

According to information released by Walker County Schools, the rollback rate is calculated using the previous year’s millage rate minus the millage equivalent of the total net assessed value added through property reassessments.

A public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rate will be held at 6 p.m. on August 17 in the boardroom of the Walker County Department of Education, located at 301 N. Cherokee Street in LaFayette.

School district officials say they continue to work to balance the growing needs of students with efforts to keep local taxes as low as possible while also maximizing state funding.

Walker County Schools noted that over the past six years, the district has either lowered or maintained its millage rate. In 2019, the rate stood at 17.404 mills. For 2026, the district plans to adopt the full rollback rate of 14.013 mills.

All concerned citizens are invited to attend the public hearing.

July 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Second Public Hearing Scheduled About Tiny Homes And Cargo Homes In Chattooga County

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen is considering new regulations for cargo trailers that have been converted into residences, citing concerns about public safety, infrastructure and emergency response access.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commission to Consider Data Center Moratorium, Budget, Land Development Changes

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will consider several significant items during its regular meeting Thursday, July 9, including a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers, the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, updates to the county’s land development regulations, and several major spending requests. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex IV in LaFayette.

June 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County FY2027 Budget To Be Presented June 26

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Walker County’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget is scheduled to be submitted later this week during a special called meeting of the Walker County Board of Commissioners.

The proposed budget will be presented at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 26, at Walker County Courthouse Annex I, located at 101 South Duke Street in LaFayette.

After the budget is submitted, it will be available for public review at the county administration building, also located at 101 South Duke Street, and online at walkercountyga.gov in the Government section.

Two public hearings have been scheduled to allow residents to review and comment on the proposed budget. The first hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, and the second will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6. Both hearings will take place at Walker County Courthouse Annex IV, located at 201 South Duke Street in LaFayette.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Proposes $14.7 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

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The Town of Trion has released its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and is inviting residents to review the spending plan before its adoption later this month.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council Will Vote To Adopt Fiscal Year Budget This Evening

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The Summerville City Council will hold a special called meeting this evening at 5 p.m. at Summerville City Hall.

June 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council to Hold Special Called Meeting Monday

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The Summerville City Council will hold a special called meeting on Monday, June 15, at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

According to the meeting agenda, council members will consider several items of business, including authorizing Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a UCBI financing resolution and approving Change Order No. 1 related to the city’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant project.

The primary item on the agenda is the second reading and adoption of the City of Summerville’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget ordinance. The budget consideration will include a public hearing, followed by discussion and possible action by the council.

The meeting will also include the mayor’s comments, approval of the agenda, public comments and adjournment.

Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearing regarding the proposed budget.

May 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commissioners To Meet Thursday Night

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners is set to hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex in LaFayette.

March 9, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Summerville City Council to Meet This Evening With Budget, Equipment, and Community Items on Agenda

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The Summerville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, with a full agenda that includes budget matters, equipment purchases, appointments, and several community-related requests. (See complete agenda below).

March 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Walker County Commissioners To Consider Rezoning Requests, Major Contracts March 5

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III in LaFayette.