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
Walker County Government and Thrive Regional Partnership will host another community engagement session on digital connectivity at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26th at the Walker County Civic Center. The purpose of this session will be to gather input from residents about the first draft of the county's Digital Connectivity Plan, which can be viewed … Continue reading Community Engagement Session on Digital Connectivity to be held August 26
From community idea to creation. A grand opening for the new inclusive playground at the soon to be designated Walker Rocks Park took place this week, marking the completion of a five-year project and beginning of a bigger effort to transform this space into a vibrant community asset. On this episode of Walker This Week … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 24 (August 2, 2024)
Rock Spring, GA (July 23, 2024) – Walker County invites children of all abilities to come play at the county’s new inclusive playground at Walker Rocks Park, located on the Walker County Civic Center campus at 10052 Hwy 27 in Rock Spring. Along with traditional playground components like slides and rockers, several climbing features were … Continue reading New Inclusive Playground Opens in Walker County
The Walker Rocks mural in LaFayette will soon have a sister showpiece in Rossville. On this episode of Walker This Week, we talk to artist Jonathan Bidwell, who recently started work on a new project on the back of the Food City building facing the John Ross Commons area. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 16 (May 10, 2024)
Preparations are underway for a big event at the Walker County Landfill. The Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day returns April 20th, in advance of Earth Day. In this episode, we get you set for the event. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Chickamauga, GA (April 4, 2024) - Walker County residents will have the opportunity to participate in a community clean-up effort in advance of Earth Day, as the county’s popular Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day event returns. On Saturday, April 20th, Walker County will accept tires free of charge from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at … Continue reading Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Event Set for April 20th
Violent storms have become more prevalent in recent years, bringing with them heavy rains and flooding to Walker County… and on occasion, a tornado. This week, we look at how you can stay weather aware and be the first to know when you need to take action to protect yourself and your family. SUBSCRIBE to … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 3 (February 2, 2024)
LaFayette, GA (January 24, 2024) Walker County Emergency Management will host a free community weather awareness event early next month to inform residents about the many ways they can protect themselves and their families during times of severe weather. First responders will be on hand from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3rd at … Continue reading Walker County Emergency Management to Host Community Weather Awareness Event February 3rd
Walker County Government offices will be closed Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 26 and Monday, January 1. The landfill will be closed on Saturday, December 23 through Monday, December 25 and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, December 26. The landfill will also be closed on Monday, January 1. The county's annual recycling … Continue reading Holiday Season Prompts Adjustment to Office Hours
