Public nuisance and blight issues, road construction, a hotel/motel tax and a business license all garnered attention at this meeting.
2019 Walker County Community Forum – Chickamauga
The final community forum from February 2019 occurred in Chickamauga. Commissioner Shannon Whitfield answered questions centered around trash, blight, roads, industry and other topics.
Commissioner Meeting – 2/28/19
Glamping, blight and roads highlighted this meeting.
Five Points Road Closed March 4th-8th
Chickamauga, GA – A section of Five Points Road will be closed to thru traffic March 4th – 8th. Utility crews will close Five Points between Hamel Drive and Johnson Road from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Workers will be replacing 2” water lines with 6” water mains, to accommodate additional fire hydrants in the … Continue reading Five Points Road Closed March 4th-8th
Walker County Seeks Bids for 2019 Road Resurfacing Project
Walker County plans to pave nearly a dozen roads in 2019. See what's on the list.
2019 Walker County Community Forum – LaFayette
The Community Forum series moves to LaFayette for questions from a new group of citizens.
Road issues – 2/24/19
Be Advised: Travel along State Highway 136 is currently down to one lane on the LaFayette side going up the mountain toward Villanow. Drive with caution in this area. Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Department of Transportation are reviewing the issue. Updated at 4:05 p.m. - West Cove Road is now open following a temporary … Continue reading Road issues – 2/24/19
Mountain Cove Farms Resort Named ‘Best of the Best’ for 2019
Chickamauga, GA – Customer service, hospitality and communication have rejuvenated Walker County’s Mountain Cove Farms Resort. Along with a boost in nightly stays at the cabins and Cove House, the resort has become a favorite among brides who yearn to capture a truly unique experience for the wedding of their dreams. Voters across Catoosa, Dade, … Continue reading Mountain Cove Farms Resort Named ‘Best of the Best’ for 2019
2019 Walker County Community Forums – Center Post
A more intimate Community Forum from Center Post, amid a thunderstorm.
Two Hikers Rescued from Swift Moving Water in Walker County
Villanow, GA – First responders in Walker County rescued two men this morning trapped by the swift moving waters of East Armuchee Creek. Firefighters with Walker County Fire Rescue and the Georgia Department of Corrections, along with deputies from the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a call for help at 8:49 a.m. coming from … Continue reading Two Hikers Rescued from Swift Moving Water in Walker County