In this episode, the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail moves forward, and the county finalizes an agreement to promote the new Cloudland at McLemore Resort. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
Walker This Week – Episode 25 (August 9, 2024)
Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield presented a balanced budget to the Board of Commissioners this week. The $34.6 million dollar spending plan includes funding for a full-time Emergency Management position, two additional Public Works team members, an additional staff member in the buildings and shop departments, office equipment for the new Elections headquarters, a new … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 25 (August 9, 2024)
Walker This Week – Episode 22 (July 12, 2024)
The Walker County Board of Commissioners debate the future of recreational services in Rossville. That’s ahead on Walker This Week. Following a structural change in how Rossville plans to provide recreational programming – and the lack of a formalized use agreement between the city and county… the two government entities continue to explore options to … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 22 (July 12, 2024)
WALKER This Week – Episode 21 (June 21, 2024)
Creating a road map to digitally connect all of Walker County. On this episode of Walker This Week, we look at efforts to make Walker County a Broadband Ready Community. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video and follow the Walker County Civic Center on Facebook for more updates on the Farmers Market. … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 21 (June 21, 2024)
WALKER This Week – Episode 18 (May 24, 2024)
Breathing some new life into the old county courthouse. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we take a look at a renovation project that's set to get underway soon in downtown LaFayette. Walker County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day and we'll be on hiatus too … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 18 (May 24, 2024)
WALKER This Week – Episode 13 (April 19, 2024)
Some amazing dispatchers work in Walker County, Georgia. On this episode, we introduce you to Catessa Vines, our dispatcher of the year. Also featured this week, child abuse prevention and an update on road paving. In Georgia, reports of child abuse and neglect can be made to 1-855-GA CHILD (1-855-422-4453). SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 13 (April 19, 2024)
WALKER This Week – Episode 11 (April 5, 2024)
Preparations are underway for a big event at the Walker County Landfill. The Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day returns April 20th, in advance of Earth Day. In this episode, we get you set for the event. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
WALKER This Week – Episode 9 (March 22, 2024)
Nine miles of new sewer lines are being installed in northern Walker County, along with additional infrastructure, in order to redirect the flow of sewer away from Chattanooga and back to the treatment plant in Chickamauga. Because it is so costly to treat sewer in Chattanooga, the move is expected to save the Walker County … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 9 (March 22, 2024)
WALKER This Week – Episode 8 (March 8, 2024)
Years in the making. Walker County’s next major tourist destination, a mountaintop golf resort, becomes reality. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we take you to Cloudland at McLemore, high atop Lookout Mountain. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
WALKER This Week – Episode 5 (February 16, 2024)
On this edition of WALKER This Week, a popular ride in 2023. Walker Transit, Walker County's public transportation service, posted its best ridership numbers on record in 2023, rebounding from a ridership decline during the pandemic. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed