Tourism Growth Jumps 19% in Walker County in 2024

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two women and a boy get their picture taken in from of fall colors and pumpkins

A newly released Travel Economic Impact study, prepared by Tourism Economics, shows visitor spending increased significantly in Walker County last year. The report found visitors spent $51.9 million on lodging, food and beverage, recreation, retail, and transportation in 2024 resulting in a growth rate of 19.1% compared to 2023. All four sectors posted year over year gains, with the largest … Continue reading Tourism Growth Jumps 19% in Walker County in 2024

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 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

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 Breaks Ground on Adventure Acres

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Rossville, GA (November 12, 2024) – A month after revealing design plans for Adventure Acres, the community gathered today to break ground on Walker County’s first signature park. Adventure Acres will be located on roughly eight-acres off Salem Road in Rossville. The park will feature a multitude of outdoor recreational experiences including a nature themed … Continue reading Walker County Breaks Ground on Adventure Acres

Tourism Spending Continues to Grow in Walker County

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A young man and young woman take a picture of themselves in front of a Walker Rocks trailhead marker with a "We've Seen Rock City" barn in the background

A newly released Travel Economic Impact study, prepared by Tourism Economics, shows visitor spending continued to grow in Walker County last year. The report found visitors spent $43.6 million on lodging, food and beverage, recreation, retail, and transportation in 2023 resulting in a growth rate of 1.6%. The growth was mainly attributed to gains in the … Continue reading Tourism Spending Continues to Grow in Walker County

Walker County’s First Signature Park Prepares for Spring 2025 Opening

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an aerial rendering of a playground, pavilion and splash pad nestled in between several trees

Rossville, GA (October 9, 2024) – Walker County revealed plans today for Adventure Acres, the county’s first signature park. Adventure Acres will remake an eight-acre site off Salem Road into a vibrant activity hub for the community. Adventure Acres will feature a nature themed playground, splash pad, pavilion with restrooms, quarter mile walking trail, and … Continue reading Walker County’s First Signature Park Prepares for Spring 2025 Opening

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 9-12-24

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The following took place at this meeting: -Approval of the FY2025 Budget -Appointment of a new police chief -Contract with the Trust for Public Land for the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail project -Tourism Product Promotion and Development Agreement with Scenic Land Company concerning Cloudland at McLemore project SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 9-12-24

WALKER This Week – Episode 18 (May 24, 2024)

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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 16 (May 10, 2024)

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The Walker Rocks mural in LaFayette will soon have a sister showpiece in Rossville. On this episode of Walker This Week, we talk to artist Jonathan Bidwell, who recently started work on a new project on the back of the Food City building facing the John Ross Commons area. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 16 (May 10, 2024)