Walker County Develops Community Connectivity Plan to Guide Future Broadband Development

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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

Walker County Breaks Ground on Adventure Acres

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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

Brownfield Grant Program Update on October 22

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Photo of the Peerless Mill in Rossville, GA

Walker County, in partnership with Terracon Consultants, will hold a community meeting later this month on the county’s brownfield grant program. An update on properties currently in the program, like the Peerless Woolen Mill in Rossville and Crystal Springs Print Works Mill in Chickamauga, will be provided. Officials will also share information on the opportunity for property … Continue reading Brownfield Grant Program Update on October 22

Board to Consider Several Ordinance Revisions

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Board of Commissioners meeting

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will consider several revisions to the County Code of Ordinances before the end of the year. Many of the proposed changes have been in the works for several months. The amendments to be considered address a number of concerns, across three codes: Alcohol, Animals and Land Development. Chapter 4 … Continue reading Board to Consider Several Ordinance Revisions

Walker County’s First Signature Park Prepares for Spring 2025 Opening

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an aerial rendering of a playground, pavilion and splash pad nestled in between several trees

Rossville, GA (October 9, 2024) – Walker County revealed plans today for Adventure Acres, the county’s first signature park. Adventure Acres will remake an eight-acre site off Salem Road into a vibrant activity hub for the community. Adventure Acres will feature a nature themed playground, splash pad, pavilion with restrooms, quarter mile walking trail, and … Continue reading Walker County’s First Signature Park Prepares for Spring 2025 Opening

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 9-12-24

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The following took place at this meeting: -Approval of the FY2025 Budget -Appointment of a new police chief -Contract with the Trust for Public Land for the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail project -Tourism Product Promotion and Development Agreement with Scenic Land Company concerning Cloudland at McLemore project SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 9-12-24

First Draft of Walker County’s Digital Connectivity Plan Now Available

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Walker County, in partnership with Connect Humanity and Thrive Regional Partnership, created a Digital Connectivity Plan (DCP) working draft for the county. This document provides a snapshot of what internet access looks like in Walker County. Among the topics covered are which Internet Service Providers are in our community, how they provide access (fiber, cable, … Continue reading First Draft of Walker County’s Digital Connectivity Plan Now Available

WALKER This Week – Episode 10 (March 29, 2024)

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Construction begins on a new hospital for north Georgia. On this episode of Walker This Week, we take you to the groundbreaking for the new CHI Memorial hospital for Walker, Dade and Catoosa counties. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

WALKER This Week – Episode 9 (March 22, 2024)

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Nine miles of new sewer lines are being installed in northern Walker County, along with additional infrastructure, in order to redirect the flow of sewer away from Chattanooga and back to the treatment plant in Chickamauga. Because it is so costly to treat sewer in Chattanooga, the move is expected to save the Walker County … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 9 (March 22, 2024)

Walker This Week – Episode 4 (February 9, 2024)

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A tale of two counties. On this edition of WALKER This Week, we look at recent developments in the housing market in Walker County. While new home construction posted record growth last year, home buyers are battling high interest rates and surging prices… following a 45% increase in property values over the past two years. … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 4 (February 9, 2024)