Over 3,000 Tires Collected During 2025 Tire Amnesty Day in Walker County

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The Walker County Landfill played host to another succesful Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day event this month. On November 8th, residents could drop off their old, unwanted tires at the landfill or a satellite location in Rossville for free. The landfill collected 3,100 tires and Rossville collected 255 tires, for a total of 3,355 tires … Continue reading Over 3,000 Tires Collected During 2025 Tire Amnesty Day in Walker County

LaFayette High Teacher Killed in Morning House Fire

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An image of a home destroyed by a fire

Chickamauga, GA (November 9, 2025) - A house fire Sunday morning near Chickamauga claimed the life of a Walker County teacher and left his wife and two children suffering from serious injuries. Walker County Fire Marshal Scott Forrest says dispatchers received a call at 7:38 this morning concerning smoke inside a home at 127 Ridgewood … Continue reading LaFayette High Teacher Killed in Morning House Fire

State Board Over Hotel/Motel Tax Takes No Action on a Majority of Complaints Against Walker County, Chamber

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A large hotel sit on top of a mountain overlooking the valley with clouds and trees in the background

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) performance review board took no action on a majority of claims filed against Walker County and the Walker County Chamber of Commerce by Melissa and Jamie Hulsey (complainants). Walker County is responsible for the collection of the hotel/motel tax, while the Chamber, as the county’s Destination Marketing Organization … Continue reading State Board Over Hotel/Motel Tax Takes No Action on a Majority of Complaints Against Walker County, Chamber

2026 SPLOST Programs – Road Improvements & Equipment Replacement

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several copper pennies with the words 2026 SPLOST on top

There are 674 miles of roads in unincorporated Walker County. But in the world of road maintenance, that’s 1,348 miles, since these roads hold traffic going in both directions. That's 1,348 miles of roads to mow, 1,348 miles of trees to cut off the right of way, 1,348 miles of ditches to clean out, and … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Road Improvements & Equipment Replacement

2026 SPLOST Programs – Emergency Communications

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several copper pennies with the words 2026 SPLOST on top

It’s always there when you need it. “911, what’s your emergency?” But there could be a day in the not too distant future when the call to 911 doesn’t connect. “That's the heart of the operation," said Curtis Creekmur, Walker County Emergency Management Director. "They communicate between all agencies, all departments, and their response to … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Emergency Communications

2026 SPLOST Programs – Sheriff’s Office Initiatives

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several copper pennies with the words 2026 SPLOST on top

2026 SPLOST feature:  At 447 square miles, Walker County is geographically a large county. In fact, it’s the 40th largest out of Georgia’s 159 counties… which means law enforcement puts a lot of miles on their vehicles working to keep the public safe. "We patrol and transport inmates at the tune of about 1.5 … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Sheriff’s Office Initiatives

Questions about the 2026 SPLOST? Let Us Know.

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Chairwoman Angie Teems standing in front of a sign that says 2026 Splost Monday, 4pm

Would you like to know more about the 2026 SPLOST? Chairwoman Angie Teems will be live on the County’s Facebook page Monday, October 27th at 4:00 p.m. to answer your questions and talk about what SPLOST means for you. Drop by walkercountyga.gov/feedback to let us know what questions you have about the 2026 SPLOST.

2026 SPLOST Programs – Fire Rescue Improvements

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several copper pennies with the words 2026 SPLOST on top

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

Tourism Growth Jumps 19% in Walker County in 2024

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two women and a boy get their picture taken in from of fall colors and pumpkins

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 Homeowners to Continue to Benefit from Renewed 3/3Y ISO Rating

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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