Rebecca Pope Recognized as Walker County’s Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year

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A women in a black 911 dispatcher uniform holding a plaque with the inscription "Rebecca Pope, Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year, 2026"

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, our team took time out to recognize the heroes who work tirelessly each day behind the scenes in Walker County. Here are some of their accomplishments over the past year: Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year for 2026: Rebecca Pope Rebecca Pope has 28 years of service in 911. … Continue reading Rebecca Pope Recognized as Walker County’s Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year

Walker County Local Government Services Building to Reopen Monday, April 27

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a two story brick building with six columns in front and three black dumpsters and a green truck in the parking lot

The Walker County Local Government Services building, located at 122 Highway 95 in Rock Spring, will reopen to the public on Monday, April 27th. A pipe burst last week causing water damage throughout the lower level of the building. When the Tax Commissioner's office reopens Monday, there will be limited public space. Despite that constraint, … Continue reading Walker County Local Government Services Building to Reopen Monday, April 27

Two Charged with Animal Cruelty in Dog Death Investigation

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Rossville, GA (April 22, 2026) - The observation of a Georgia Department of Family and Children’s Services case manager leads to the arrest of a Rossville couple on several animal related charges. 33-year old Andrew James Groncki and 23-year old Megan Gibson stand accused of cruelty to animals, improper disposal of a dead animal and … Continue reading Two Charged with Animal Cruelty in Dog Death Investigation

Stolen Mountain Cove Farms Sign Recovered

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a sign for mountian cove farms that has been disassembled and is in pieces on the ground.

Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says the Mountain Cove Farms sign that was stolen from the entrance of Mountain Cove Farms in October 2024 has been found. Walker County detectives located the sign, valued at more than $2,500, in the crawl space of a rental house in Chickamauga on March 23, 2026 while acting on … Continue reading Stolen Mountain Cove Farms Sign Recovered

Walker County Local Government Services Building Closed Through Thursday, April 23

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Updated 4/23/26: The Tax Commissioners office in Rock Spring will reopen Monday, April 27th. The Tax Commissioners office in Rossville will resume regular hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th. The Planning office and Assessors office are open with limited public space. Updated 4/19/26: The Tax Commissioners office in Rock Spring will … Continue reading Walker County Local Government Services Building Closed Through Thursday, April 23

Walker County Coroner’s Office Moves into Health Department Building in LaFayette

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Coroner Billy Sims, a caucasian male wearing a black shirt, sits in a black chair at his desk and works on a computer

Walker County Coroner Billy Sims has a new location to conduct business and meet with the public. Sims and his team recently moved into the northeastern corner of the Walker County Health Department building on Villanow Street in LaFayette. Along with office space, the new location is equipped with a refrigerated morgue, providing family members … Continue reading Walker County Coroner’s Office Moves into Health Department Building in LaFayette

Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in John Culpepper’s Honor

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John Culpepper received a plague from the Walker County Board of Commissioners.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners and the City of Chickamauga recently approved a Joint Resolution to name the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector trail in John Culpepper's honor. Culpepper first envisioned the development of this trail in 2013 and laid the groundwork for its creation while serving as Chickamauga’s City Manager. A key figure in local … Continue reading Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in John Culpepper’s Honor

Phase Two of Historic Resources Survey in Walker County Getting Underway

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A map of Walker County with two small areas shaded in red and green.

Walker County has hired historic preservation consulting firm WLA Studio to complete Phase II of the county’s comprehensive Historic Resources Survey (HRS). This work is being completed under the direction of Walker County, as well as the Historic Preservation Division of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs. The goal of the survey project is to identify … Continue reading Phase Two of Historic Resources Survey in Walker County Getting Underway

USDA Plans Oral Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops in Walker County

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USDA provided release: The United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS) will distribute oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits in Walker County and other parts of northwest Georgia April 7-15. The ORV baits are to vaccinate raccoons against the rabies virus. Bait distribution in Georgia is part of a nationwide, cooperative effort by USDA … Continue reading USDA Plans Oral Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops in Walker County