The Walker County Board of Commissioners approved another historically low millage rate at their September meeting. The Board rolled back the rate used to calculate property taxes to the lowest point since 2012. The new millage rate for a home with a fair market value of $250,000 will result in a property tax reduction of … Continue reading Walker County Residents to Benefit from Reduced Taxes in 2025
Primary construction on the playground expansion at Walker Rocks Park wrapped up late last week. The ground around the playground has been hydro-seeded, which gives it a light green look. The public is welcome to start using the playground, but visitors should avoid venturing off the rubber pad and into the hydro-seeded areas. Some of … Continue reading Walker Rocks Park Playground Expansion Now Open
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
Walker County, Trust for Public Land (TPL), and the City of Chickamauga recently broke ground on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail, a 2.2-mile multi-use trail that will link the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to downtown Chickamauga. Upon completion, the Battlefield Connector Trail will provide a safe and scenic route for pedestrians and cyclists, … Continue reading Walker County and Trust for Public Land Break Ground on Battlefield Connector Trail
Chickamauga, GA (August 7, 2025) – The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will waive adoption fees this Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th, in an effort to place more animals into loving homes. The move is part of the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of adoption and fostering of … Continue reading Fees Waived for Adoptions at the Walker County Animal Shelter this Friday & Saturday
Walker County Government recently invited residents to join a new community panel to provide us with quick input via one-minute surveys that will be issued every few months on important local issues. The first survey, which asked questions about strengths and priorities, was launched last week and the results are already in. Survey questions focused on … Continue reading Survey Says! Community Panel Weighs in on Strengths and Priorities
The Walker County Animal Shelter is proud to announce that 53 pets were adopted during the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters® event, held last month. In partnership with over 300 shelters and rescues in 40 states, the nation’s largest funded adoption event helped 16,027 cats and dogs find loving homes. Walker County Animal Shelter … Continue reading 53 Pets Adopted During July Empty the Shelters Event in Walker County
LaFayette, GA (July 24, 2025) – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million to expand its footprint in Georgia. The company will build a new, multi-phase prepared foods facility in Walker County, supporting more than 630 new jobs at full capacity. “Georgia's No. … Continue reading Pilgrim’s to Build New Prepared Foods Facility in Walker County Creating 630 New Jobs
Chickamauga, GA (July 7, 2025) - The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will join nearly 300 shelters across the country to offer reduced adoption fees during the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters® event. WCAS will waive adoption fees for cats and dogs over four months of age from July 7 through July 19. The … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Sets Goal of 100 Adoptions During Empty the Shelter Event
Do you have about one minute a month to help make Walker County better? Walker County is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable input from residents to inform our decisions. FlashVote is a public survey research platform that recruits a panel of residents to answer short surveys to represent the entire … Continue reading Join Our New FlashVote Community Panel and Help Make Walker County Better
