The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting Tuesday, April 21st at 4:00 p.m. at Courthouse Annex I, located at 101 S Duke Street in LaFayette.
Stolen Mountain Cove Farms Sign Recovered
Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says the Mountain Cove Farms sign that was stolen from the entrance of Mountain Cove Farms in October 2024 has been found. Walker County detectives located the sign, valued at more than $2,500, in the crawl space of a rental house in Chickamauga on March 23, 2026 while acting on … Continue reading Stolen Mountain Cove Farms Sign Recovered
Walker County Local Government Services Building Closed Through Thursday, April 23
Updated 4/19/26: The Tax Commissioners office in Rock Spring will remain closed to the public through Thursday, April 23rd. The Tax Commissioners office in Rossville (2012 McFarlane Gap Road) will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday to accommodate the public. The Walker County Local Government Services building, located at 122 … Continue reading Walker County Local Government Services Building Closed Through Thursday, April 23
Walker County Coroner’s Office Moves into Health Department Building in LaFayette
Walker County Coroner Billy Sims has a new location to conduct business and meet with the public. Sims and his team recently moved into the northeastern corner of the Walker County Health Department building on Villanow Street in LaFayette. Along with office space, the new location is equipped with a refrigerated morgue, providing family members … Continue reading Walker County Coroner’s Office Moves into Health Department Building in LaFayette
Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in John Culpepper’s Honor
The Walker County Board of Commissioners and the City of Chickamauga recently approved a Joint Resolution to name the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector trail in John Culpepper's honor. Culpepper first envisioned the development of this trail in 2013 and laid the groundwork for its creation while serving as Chickamauga’s City Manager. A key figure in local … Continue reading Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in John Culpepper’s Honor
Phase Two of Historic Resources Survey in Walker County Getting Underway
Walker County has hired historic preservation consulting firm WLA Studio to complete Phase II of the county’s comprehensive Historic Resources Survey (HRS). This work is being completed under the direction of Walker County, as well as the Historic Preservation Division of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs. The goal of the survey project is to identify … Continue reading Phase Two of Historic Resources Survey in Walker County Getting Underway
USDA Plans Oral Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops in Walker County
USDA provided release: The United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS) will distribute oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits in Walker County and other parts of northwest Georgia April 7-15. The ORV baits are to vaccinate raccoons against the rabies virus. Bait distribution in Georgia is part of a nationwide, cooperative effort by USDA … Continue reading USDA Plans Oral Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops in Walker County
4 Pickleball Courts Now Open at Walker Rocks Park
Four new pickleball courts are now available for play at Walker Rocks Park on the Walker County Civic Center campus. These are the first pickleball courts in unincorporated Walker County. The U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service (NPS) awarded a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to Walker County to support the third … Continue reading 4 Pickleball Courts Now Open at Walker Rocks Park
Sharon Evans Appointed Walker County Tax Commissioner Following the Retirement of Carolyn Walker
Rock Spring, GA (March 31, 2026) Sharon Evans has been appointed to serve as Walker County Tax Commissioner following the retirement of Carolyn Walker last week. Walker stepped down from her role after more than 25-years of dedicated service to focus on her health. Evans has worked in the Walker County Tax Commissioner’s office for … Continue reading Sharon Evans Appointed Walker County Tax Commissioner Following the Retirement of Carolyn Walker