The Farmer & the Belle 2 will be filming scenes this fall in Walker County! The movie continues the story of a New York City fashion model who falls in love with a childhood friend and farmer. Now married, the couple compete in their own unique ways to save a historic farm camp. The production … Continue reading The Farmer & the Belle 2 to Film Scenes this Fall in Walker County
WorkSource Georgia, in partnership with the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority, will host the Northwest Georgia Job Fair on Tuesday, September 22nd, from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052 North Highway 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739. The free event will bring together hiring employers from Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga, … Continue reading Northwest Georgia Job Fair to Connect Job Seekers with Local Employers
Walker County will hold a Patriot Day service to recognize and remember first responders on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. The public service, led by Walker County Fire Rescue and the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, begins at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, September 11, in front of the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette. … Continue reading Patriot Day Service Planned in Walker County
We're excited to share that Adventure Acres, our first signature park, officially opens Wednesday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m.! There will be a short program followed by a ribbon cutting and the energizing of the splash pad. Refreshments and event swag will be available for the community until we run out. Located at 370 Salem … Continue reading Adventure Acres, Our First Signature Park, Opens May 20th!
In less than three weeks, the IRONMAN 70.3 event will return to Walker County and Chickamauga. The May 17th triathlon received approval from the prior county and city administration as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU was executed on December 19, 2024 between Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield, Chickamauga Mayor Trey Deck … Continue reading Ironman Returns to Walker County May 17, 2026
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Chairwoman Angie Teems will hold six town hall style gatherings this spring to meet with residents. The open forums are designed to hear from the community about the issues important to them and how the county can be part of enhancing their quality of life. Each town hall will begin … Continue reading Chairwoman Angie Teems Plans Open Forums this Spring to Gather Input and Feedback from Residents
UPDATED: Strawapalooza turned out to be an overwhelming success! We handed out nearly 300 bales of straw today (293 to be exact), which is more than we thought was in the trailer. Unfortunately, that means we have to cut the event short. Chickamauga, GA (March 23, 2026) In celebration of the first full week of … Continue reading Walker County to Host Strawapalooza this Tuesday
Often the first voice heard in a time of crisis, Walker County dispatchers provide life-saving assistance to callers in distress, while calmly working behind the scenes to coordinate emergency services. In celebration of the upcoming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Walker County invites the community to help recognize the critical work of our Emergency Communications … Continue reading “Adopt a Dispatcher” from Walker County for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
UPDATED: Meeting format change: Backyard flock owners and commercial poultry owners concerned with the recent avian influenza cases in Walker County can join Extension Agent Wade Hutcheson for a webinar on biosecurity measures for poultry on February 5th at 5:30 p.m. Hutcheson will also address avian flu symptoms and answer prevention questions. To register and … Continue reading UGA Extension Plans Community Webinar on Avian Flu for Walker County
Walker County Government offices* will be closed on the following days in December: Wednesday, December 3 (closing at 11:00 a.m.) Wednesday, December 24 Thursday, December 25 Thursday, January 1 *The Walker County Tax Commissioner's office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to Noon on December 24, and then closed on December 25 & 26.
