Sharon Evans Appointed Walker County Tax Commissioner Following the Retirement of Carolyn Walker

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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

New Elections Office Improves Voter Experience in Walker County

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to purchase the old Family Dollar building in LaFayette in June 2023. Several ideas were floated at the time for its best use, before it was decided to relocate the Elections Office from the main courthouse to a standalone facility. The new office, located at 311 S. … Continue reading New Elections Office Improves Voter Experience in Walker County

Walker County Landfill Brush Pile Benefits Local Schools

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Walker County’s Solid Waste and Public Works departments are helping provide a real-world lesson in sustainability to agriculture students across the county. Approximately 65 tons of excess mulch from the landfill’s mulch program have been delivered and distributed to area schools for use with their agriculture classes. Students at Chattanooga Valley Middle, Saddle Ridge Elementary … Continue reading Walker County Landfill Brush Pile Benefits Local Schools

“Adopt a Dispatcher” from Walker County for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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Often the first voice heard in a time of crisis, Walker County dispatchers provide life-saving assistance to callers in distress, while calmly working behind the scenes to coordinate emergency services. In celebration of the upcoming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Walker County invites the community to help recognize the critical work of our Emergency Communications … Continue reading “Adopt a Dispatcher” from Walker County for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Over 3,000 Tires Collected During 2025 Tire Amnesty Day in Walker County

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The Walker County Landfill played host to another succesful Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day event this month. On November 8th, residents could drop off their old, unwanted tires at the landfill or a satellite location in Rossville for free. The landfill collected 3,100 tires and Rossville collected 255 tires, for a total of 3,355 tires … Continue reading Over 3,000 Tires Collected During 2025 Tire Amnesty Day in Walker County

2026 SPLOST Programs – Road Improvements & Equipment Replacement

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There are 674 miles of roads in unincorporated Walker County. But in the world of road maintenance, that’s 1,348 miles, since these roads hold traffic going in both directions. That's 1,348 miles of roads to mow, 1,348 miles of trees to cut off the right of way, 1,348 miles of ditches to clean out, and … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Road Improvements & Equipment Replacement

2026 SPLOST Programs – Emergency Communications

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several copper pennies with the words 2026 SPLOST on top

It’s always there when you need it. “911, what’s your emergency?” But there could be a day in the not too distant future when the call to 911 doesn’t connect. “That's the heart of the operation," said Curtis Creekmur, Walker County Emergency Management Director. "They communicate between all agencies, all departments, and their response to … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Emergency Communications

2026 SPLOST Programs – Sheriff’s Office Initiatives

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2026 SPLOST feature:  At 447 square miles, Walker County is geographically a large county. In fact, it’s the 40th largest out of Georgia’s 159 counties… which means law enforcement puts a lot of miles on their vehicles working to keep the public safe. "We patrol and transport inmates at the tune of about 1.5 … Continue reading 2026 SPLOST Programs – Sheriff’s Office Initiatives

2026 SPLOST Programs – Fire Rescue Improvements

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several copper pennies with the words 2026 SPLOST on top

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 Homeowners to Continue to Benefit from Renewed 3/3Y ISO Rating

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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