From last night’s Walker County Commission meeting…Commission Chair Angie Teems confirmed last month’s crash of a firefighting ladder truck was gross underinsured. For a modest savings of just one thousand dollars annually. <<>> Now the cost to replace the truck? Just under one-point-five million dollars. The commission voted to approve the purchase last night. How the truck will be purchased and where the funds will come from, will have to be voted on later. Two county employees were fired as a result of the June 25th crash. Get more on last night’s commission meeting at Discover Walker dot com.
Walker County is hiring school bus drivers. Training and certification classes will be provided by Walker County Schools Transportation Office. You can learn more by calling, 706-375-2050.
Georgia’s net tax collections for June hit $3.15 billion — up 4.1% from last year. Year-to-date revenue reached $33.62 billion, with most of the gain tied to motor fuel tax collections resuming after a fall suspension. Individual income tax rose 12.5% in June, driven by higher withholding and return payments. Sales tax was up 2.8%, while corporate income tax dropped nearly 10%. Motor fuel and vehicle fees saw slight declines.
Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods is urging the release of federal education funds as the new school year approaches. Woods says fiscal responsibility means using funds wisely — but also releasing money already approved by Congress and signed by President Trump. He says Georgia schools need those resources now to ensure student success.
Ford is recalling over 850,000 vehicles due to a risk of engine stalling caused by failing low-pressure fuel pumps. The issue affects several Ford and Lincoln models from 2021 to 2023, including F-150s, Mustangs, Explorers, and Navigators. Symptoms include engine misfiring or a check engine light. No injuries have been reported. Ford will begin notifying owners by mail on July 14. For details, visit NHTSA.gov, This marks Ford’s 89th recall of the year.