Chickamauga, GA (November 9, 2025) - A house fire Sunday morning near Chickamauga claimed the life of a Walker County teacher and left his wife and two children suffering from serious injuries. Walker County Fire Marshal Scott Forrest says dispatchers received a call at 7:38 this morning concerning smoke inside a home at 127 Ridgewood … Continue reading LaFayette High Teacher Killed in Morning House Fire
2026 SPLOST feature: Over the coming days, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the projects that would be funded in UNINCORPORATED Walker County, if voters choose to continue a special purpose local option sales tax, also known as SPLOST. Nearly $14,500,000 would fund improvements for Fire Rescue. Fire Chief Blake Hodge … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Fire Rescue Improvements
Walker County maintained a 3/3Y ISO rating following a rigorous review of fire services in the unincorporated areas of the county and city of Chickamauga. The 3/3Y classification by the Insurance Service Office will continue to benefit homeowners and business owners. Insurance companies use ISO ratings in their calculations to determine insurance rates in a … Continue reading Walker County Homeowners to Continue to Benefit from Renewed 3/3Y ISO Rating
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
(March 12, 2025 - Rossville, GA) As of early this morning, the brush fires in northern Walker County are contained. There will still be fires and smoke within the containment zone. Fire officials expect this will continue through tomorrow and residents with respiratory issues are advised to stay indoors. Georgia Forestry, Rossville Fire and Walker … Continue reading Brush Fires Now Contained in Walker County
Rossville, GA (March 11, 2025) – Walker County Fire Rescue crews continue to work multiple brush fires that were sparked along a four-mile stretch from Rossville to near Chickamauga. The fires appear to have been started by sparks from a train that ignited combustible material near the tracks. Firefighters staging on Chris Lane saved more … Continue reading Firefighters Battle Multiple Brush Fires in Walker County
A house fire in Walker County claimed the life of a 64-year old man this evening. Walker County Fire Rescue responded to 52 Liberty Drive, outside of Chickamauga, around 6:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they found smoke showing from the home. Once inside, they discovered the body of the victim in the living room. Investigators have … Continue reading Walker County Fire Marshal Investigates Fatal Fire Near Chickamauga
SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed The following occurred at this meeting: Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendments Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code (tabled on 10/24/24) Ordinance O-02-24 to Amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code Ordinance O-03-24 to Amend the Animal Code Public Comment Unfinished Business Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 11-14-24
Walker County Fire Rescue brought home one of their own this afternoon. Sgt. Christopher Lewis passed away earlier today from critical injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash. Sgt. Lewis was en route to a clinical for an AEMT class in Alabama Monday when the crash occurred. Sgt. Lewis received a hero's escort from Huntsville Hospital … Continue reading Walker County Firefighter Receives Hero’s Escort Home
Walker County Fire Rescue (WCFR) receives some new tools from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). The new equipment will help county firefighters fight wildland fires while Georgia Forestry travels to the scene. WCFR received seven wildland fire helmets and fire gloves, nine wildland yellow fire shirts, three fire rakes and four commercial blowers. The GFC's … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 23 (July 26, 2024)
