Walker County Awarded Greater Chattanooga Realtors 2026 Placemaking Project

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A green and blue inclusive playground

Rock Spring, GA (November 14, 2025) – Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® announced today Walker County has been awarded its 2026 Placemaking Project to enhance the safety of Walker Rocks Park. The Placemaking Project will fund the addition of a protective fence around the playground’s perimeter to provide a containment zone for children with special needs. The … Continue reading Walker County Awarded Greater Chattanooga Realtors 2026 Placemaking Project

Walker Rocks Park Playground Expansion Now Open

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Two playgrounds with blue and green playground equipment

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

Walker County to Ask Voters to Renew the SPLOST

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several copper pennies with the words 2026 SPLOST on top

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 and Trust for Public Land Break Ground on Battlefield Connector Trail

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A group of people standing around outside listing to speakers about a trail

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

Walker County Awarded 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant to Provide Wi-Fi Hotspot at Adventure Acres

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An overhead rendering of a new park with a playground, walking trail, splash pad and pavilion

Rossville, GA (June 18, 2025) – AARP announced today Walker County has been selected to receive a 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant to expand digital connectivity at the county’s first signature park, Adventure Acres. “AARP Community Challenge projects may be quick to launch, but their impact is long-lasting,” said Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice … Continue reading Walker County Awarded 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant to Provide Wi-Fi Hotspot at Adventure Acres

Walker County Awarded Georgia Recreational Trail Program Grant to Remediate Walker Rocks Trail

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An old gravel trail is seen off in the distance behind some trees.

Walker County has been awarded a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant to help fund remediation of Walker Rocks Trail on the Walker County Civic Center campus. The county will renovate the existing public access pedestrian trail by replacing the temporary gravel surface with a permanent surface, like asphalt or bonded rubber. Renovating the trail will … Continue reading Walker County Awarded Georgia Recreational Trail Program Grant to Remediate Walker Rocks Trail

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from April 3, 2025

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunicators Week -Presentation of the Fiscal 2024 Audit by Rushton LLC -Public Hearing on Planning and Zoning items -Resolution R-025-25 to Amend the Fiscal 2025 County Budget -Resolution R-026-25 to Participate in the Georgia Department of Transportation Local Bridge Replacement Program for East Armuchee Road … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from April 3, 2025

Updated Design Revealed for the Next Phase of Walker Rocks Park

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A design image of several pieces of playground equipment. No children are present.

Rock Spring, GA (March 10, 2025) – Walker County Government unveiled an updated design today for a playground expansion at Walker Rocks Park on the county’s Civic Center Campus. Walker County received a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service (NPS) to help complete the third … Continue reading Updated Design Revealed for the Next Phase of Walker Rocks Park

Porter, Legge & Gily Take On New Roles

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A woman in a black jacket is on the left, a man with a blue shirt and brown jacket is in the middle, and a man with a red shirt and dark glasses is on the right.

Several current Walker County Government employees started the new year with new responsibilities. Dakiya Porter started her career with Walker County in 2020 as an administrative assistant and most recently served as a communications specialist. During her tenure with the county, she has also managed the COVID-19 Hotline call center and has been interim manager at the Walker … Continue reading Porter, Legge & Gily Take On New Roles

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 11-14-24

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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