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Walker County offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, attractions and unique places to stay when you want to escape.

There are dozens of hiking, biking, equestrian and OHV trails in Walker County, along with some of the best caving opportunities imaginable, including the deepest unobstructed underground pit, featuring a vertical shaft of 586 feet! Outdoor enthusiasts can also hang glide and experience a variety of pristine wildlife preserves.

If you’re looking for attractions, Rock City Gardens ranks as “one of America’s Top 101 places to visit,” according to National Geographic. Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species and the breathtaking “See 7 States” panoramic view.

Extend your stay in Walker County by booking one of our cottages at Mountain Cove Farms Resort. Each unit sleeps up to eight and features a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, gas fireplace, laundry room, fire pit and patio area. You can also play disc golf on the grounds.

We invite you to discover Walker County!

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Want to know about the latest developments in your community. Our news section includes articles straight from the source. This section provides updates on various programs, department efforts, budget matters and further explanation about hot button topics so you know all the buzz around the water cooler.

Mountain Cove Farms

Mountain Cove Farms

Mountain Cove Farms Jenna Stevens, Director 994 Dougherty Gap Rd Chickamauga, GA 30707 706-539-2683 Mountain Cove Farms Resort is located on the south end of Chickamauga, GA. Surrounded by amazing country views, we are just a 30 minute drive to downtown Chattanooga. The Cove House at our resort features a large, fully furnished home, which…

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Recreation

There are dozens of hiking, biking, equestrian and OHV trails in Walker County, along with some of the best caving opportunities imaginable, including the deepest unobstructed underground pit, featuring a vertical shaft of 586 feet! Outdoor enthusiasts can also hang glide and experience a variety of pristine wild life preserves.

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Southern Blooms Festival at Rock City

Attractions

Rock City Gardens ranks as “one of America’s Top 101 places to visit,” according to National Geographic. Rock City features massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species and the breathtaking “See 7 States” panoramic view. Lake Winnie, Chickamauga Battlefield and several other attractions offer leisure time activities outdoors.

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Newsletter

Never miss an issue of the Walker County Newsletter. Subscribe for free by clicking this link. All you need is an email address to get started. Then, about once a month, you’ll get an email filled with information about what’s happening with your local government. If you missed any of our previous issues, you can…

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Social Media

Walker County offers a variety of social media options for the public interact with us. In 2017, we launched a new county government facebook page, Youtube channel and reestablished several other communication platforms. In 2018, we partnered with the Walker County Chamber of Commerce on a new Instagram offering. In 2019, we launched an Apple…

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Business & Economic Development

Walker County boasts a labor force of 30,209. Nearly 39% of local jobs are in the service sector, while manufacturing accounts for 33% of all private employment positions. Roper Corporation, Shaw Industries Group, Hitachi Astemo (formerly Nissin Brake Georgia) are among Walker County’s top employers. The Walker County Development Authority, an entity independent of Walker County…

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Cherokee Regional Library System

The Cherokee Regional Library System features branches in three Walker County cities – LaFayette, Rossville and Chickamauga. Each location features a collection of special events for various age groups. Did you know the library has more than just books? Along with the latest reads, you can check out a family pass to the Atlanta Zoo…

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Cities

Five cities are incorporated within Walker County: LaFayette (6,888 residents according to the 2020 Census) Rossville (3,980 residents according to the 2020 Census) Chickamauga (2,917 residents according to the 2020 Census) Lookout Mountain (1,641 residents according to the 2020 Census) Fort Oglethrope (358 residents in Walker County and 10,065 in Catoosa County according to the…

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