Chickamauga, GA - Walker County will step up its education and enforcement of the state’s unsecured and uncovered load law this month in an effort to address a growing concern over roadside trash. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-248.1) clearly states no vehicle shall be driven or moved on any public road unless such vehicle is constructed or … Continue reading Unsecured Loads Could Lead to Fines or Jail Time
LaFayette, GA - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits in Walker County next week. The bait drops are part of a nationwide effort to prevent the spread of racoon rabies in the eastern United States. ORV bait drops typically occur in the fall, but … Continue reading Oral Rabies Vaccination Bait Drops to Begin in Walker County April 7th
(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
Do you or a loved one have special needs that dispatchers should be aware of so those considerations can be relayed to first responders? If so, we invite you to fill out the Special Concerns Response Form, aka Logan's List, to let us know, so our first responders are aware of potential triggers that could escalate a … Continue reading Let Our Dispatchers Know In Advance About Special Concerns
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
A $434,131 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help Walker County complete the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we look at how the funds will be used to link two existing surfaced trails to complete a 2.2 mile trail system from the Chickamauga Battlefield at Wilder Road to … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 15 (May 3, 2024)
Chickamauga, GA (May 1, 2024) – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $434,131 grant to Walker County to help fund a direct connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and downtown Chickamauga, known as the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail. “Walker County is committed to enhancing access to … Continue reading Appalachian Regional Commission Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County
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
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
