Busy Weekend Ahead: Battle of Chickamauga, Ironman, Wildflower & Roses Auto Expo

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Chickamauga, GA - Walker County will serve as the setting for several big events the weekend of September 23-24. Visitors will be able to experience what it was like to live during the 1860's, watch world class athletes compete in a feat of endurance, and enjoy some cool cars while raising funds for area organizations … Continue reading Busy Weekend Ahead: Battle of Chickamauga, Ironman, Wildflower & Roses Auto Expo

Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

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LaFayette, GA (August 2, 2023) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings in August to provide citizens with a better understanding of a proposed millage rate rollback. The reduced rate aims to lessen the impact of higher property appraisals. Another year of surging home sales increased property values an average … Continue reading Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

Fireworks Safety and Where to See Professional Fireworks Displays in Walker County

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Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. It is important to know that fireworks are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks cause thousands of injuries each year. More than 19,500 reported fires are started by fireworks annually … Continue reading Fireworks Safety and Where to See Professional Fireworks Displays in Walker County

P52 Tackles Clean-up Projects Over the Summer in Walker County

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The partnership between Walker County Government and Project 52 will result in a number of clean-up projects being tackled this summer. With the help of volunteers from Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, watch as this property is transformed in just one day. P52 is always looking for volunteers. If you would like to serve, send them … Continue reading P52 Tackles Clean-up Projects Over the Summer in Walker County

Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project

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The public is invited to learn more about the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail project. A community meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19 at the Advancing Education Center, located at 925 Osburn Road in Chickamauga. The project will construct a 10-foot wide, multi-use, two directional trail that connects to an existing trail … Continue reading Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project

Mural Project Taking Shape in Walker County

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Look closely and you can see the outline of a man climbing a rock on the side of Courthouse Annex II in LaFayette. Soon, that outline will be bright with color as artist Jonathan Bidwell transforms this concrete block wall into a magnificent mural. The project, over a year in the making, will feature three tourism-centric scenes. … Continue reading Mural Project Taking Shape in Walker County

Walker 180 for May 2023

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The community responds to tire amnesty, changes ahead for the Public Safety Fee and the Battle of the Badges returns... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Walker 180 for April 2023

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It's almost time to retire your tire, some upcoming rate changes at the landfill and where and when to find the annual rabies clinics... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed