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Walker County, GA transitions from a Sole Commissioner to a Board of Commissioners

On January 1, 2021, the governing authority of Walker County will transition from a Sole Commissioner to a Board of Commissioners. Walker County last changed its form of government in 1940. Watch today’s swearing in ceremony for the new Walker County Board of Commissioners on the county’s Youtube channel or on the county’s Facebook page.

The Board will hold its first meeting on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 6pm. The special called meeting will be to elect a Vice Chair and set the meeting calendar for 2021. An agenda packet is available on the county’s website.

Lauren Souther

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