2026 SPLOST feature: Over the coming days, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the projects that would be funded in UNINCORPORATED Walker County, if voters choose to continue a special purpose local option sales tax, also known as SPLOST. Nearly $14,500,000 would fund improvements for Fire Rescue. Fire Chief Blake Hodge … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Fire Rescue Improvements
A newly released Travel Economic Impact study, prepared by Tourism Economics, shows visitor spending increased significantly in Walker County last year. The report found visitors spent $51.9 million on lodging, food and beverage, recreation, retail, and transportation in 2024 resulting in a growth rate of 19.1% compared to 2023. All four sectors posted year over year gains, with the largest … Continue reading Tourism Growth Jumps 19% in Walker County in 2024
Walker County maintained a 3/3Y ISO rating following a rigorous review of fire services in the unincorporated areas of the county and city of Chickamauga. The 3/3Y classification by the Insurance Service Office will continue to benefit homeowners and business owners. Insurance companies use ISO ratings in their calculations to determine insurance rates in a … Continue reading Walker County Homeowners to Continue to Benefit from Renewed 3/3Y ISO Rating
A message from Chairwoman Angie Teems: There has been considerable misinformation circulating in our community regarding the county’s recent transfer of $12 million in savings from the Bank of LaFayette to Regions Bank. I want to take this opportunity to share the facts and explain the reasons behind this decision to ensure our citizens have … Continue reading Setting the Record Straight on the County’s Banking Decisions
Walker County will receive $25,000 from a federal grant program administered by the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The funds will be used for the second phase of a resurvey of historic resources in Walker County. The project scope includes reviewing over 250 potentially historic resources in southern Walker County (shaded in … Continue reading Second Phase of Historic Resources Survey Moving Forward
The Walker County Landfill (5120 N Marble Top Road, Chickamauga) will play host to this year's Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day on Saturday, November 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the event, car and light truck tires with wheel sizes 20-inches or smaller will be accepted, as well as ATV (all-terrain vehicle) tires, free of charge. … Continue reading Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Returns November 8th
The Walker County Board of Commissioners approved another historically low millage rate at their September meeting. The Board rolled back the rate used to calculate property taxes to the lowest point since 2012. The new millage rate for a home with a fair market value of $250,000 will result in a property tax reduction of … Continue reading Walker County Residents to Benefit from Reduced Taxes in 2025
Primary construction on the playground expansion at Walker Rocks Park wrapped up late last week. The ground around the playground has been hydro-seeded, which gives it a light green look. The public is welcome to start using the playground, but visitors should avoid venturing off the rubber pad and into the hydro-seeded areas. Some of … Continue reading Walker Rocks Park Playground Expansion Now Open
The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution calling for a referendum on the special purpose local option sales tax, commonly referred to as SPLOST. On November 4th, voters will be requested to renew the SPLOST for a new six-year cycle. The 2026 SPLOST would not begin until the 2020 SPLOST expires on … Continue reading Walker County to Ask Voters to Renew the SPLOST
Walker County, Trust for Public Land (TPL), and the City of Chickamauga recently broke ground on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail, a 2.2-mile multi-use trail that will link the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to downtown Chickamauga. Upon completion, the Battlefield Connector Trail will provide a safe and scenic route for pedestrians and cyclists, … Continue reading Walker County and Trust for Public Land Break Ground on Battlefield Connector Trail
