LaFayette, GA (November 13, 2025) – Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, broke ground today on its new prepared foods facility in Walker County. The new facility, which is scheduled to open in early 2027, will support more than 630 new jobs at full capacity. It will be located on a 100-acre site … Continue reading Pilgrim’s Breaks Ground on New Walker County Facility
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
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
LaFayette, GA (July 24, 2025) – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million to expand its footprint in Georgia. The company will build a new, multi-phase prepared foods facility in Walker County, supporting more than 630 new jobs at full capacity. “Georgia's No. … Continue reading Pilgrim’s to Build New Prepared Foods Facility in Walker County Creating 630 New Jobs
Several current Walker County Government employees started the new year with new responsibilities. Dakiya Porter started her career with Walker County in 2020 as an administrative assistant and most recently served as a communications specialist. During her tenure with the county, she has also managed the COVID-19 Hotline call center and has been interim manager at the Walker … Continue reading Porter, Legge & Gily Take On New Roles
LaFayette, GA (February 5, 2025) A year after posting record housing growth, Walker County continued to experience robust construction of new homes in 2024. Walker County’s Planning Office issued 276 permits for the construction of new single-family homes last year in the unincorporated areas of the county. The number of housing starts in 2024 rivaled … Continue reading Rapid Growth of New Home Construction Continued in Walker County in 2024
The following occurred at this meeting: -Adoption of Broadband Ready Community Standards -Amend Enabling Act to Require One Monthly Meeting -Elect a New Vice Chair -Set the Meeting Calendar -Appoint a County Clerk -Amend the Holiday Calendar -Appoint Members to the Walker County Water & Sewerage Authority, Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Trustees … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from January 9, 2025
Walker County Government released a Community Connectivity Plan today designed to serve as a guiding document for making decisions about future broadband deployment projects and digital skills training efforts. The plan compiles an inventory of internet assets in the county to help community leaders target disparities in broadband service. The county, in collaboration with Thrive … Continue reading Walker County Develops Community Connectivity Plan to Guide Future Broadband Development
Rossville, GA (November 12, 2024) – A month after revealing design plans for Adventure Acres, the community gathered today to break ground on Walker County’s first signature park. Adventure Acres will be located on roughly eight-acres off Salem Road in Rossville. The park will feature a multitude of outdoor recreational experiences including a nature themed … Continue reading Walker County Breaks Ground on Adventure Acres
