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Walker County Coroner’s Office Moves into Health Department Building in LaFayette

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Coroner Billy Sims, a caucasian male wearing a black shirt, sits in a black chair at his desk and works on a computer

Walker County Coroner Billy Sims has a new location to conduct business and meet with the public. Sims and his team recently moved into the northeastern corner of the Walker County Health Department building on Villanow Street in LaFayette. Along with office space, the new location is equipped with a refrigerated morgue, providing family members … Continue reading Walker County Coroner’s Office Moves into Health Department Building in LaFayette

Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in John Culpepper’s Honor

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John Culpepper received a plague from the Walker County Board of Commissioners.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners and the City of Chickamauga recently approved a Joint Resolution to name the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector trail in John Culpepper's honor. Culpepper first envisioned the development of this trail in 2013 and laid the groundwork for its creation while serving as Chickamauga’s City Manager. A key figure in local … Continue reading Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in John Culpepper’s Honor

Phase Two of Historic Resources Survey in Walker County Getting Underway

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A map of Walker County with two small areas shaded in red and green.

Walker County has hired historic preservation consulting firm WLA Studio to complete Phase II of the county’s comprehensive Historic Resources Survey (HRS). This work is being completed under the direction of Walker County, as well as the Historic Preservation Division of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs. The goal of the survey project is to identify … Continue reading Phase Two of Historic Resources Survey in Walker County Getting Underway

USDA Plans Oral Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops in Walker County

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A red USDA helicopter prepares to take off as wildlife officials watch

USDA provided release: The United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS) will distribute oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits in Walker County and other parts of northwest Georgia April 7-15. The ORV baits are to vaccinate raccoons against the rabies virus. Bait distribution in Georgia is part of a nationwide, cooperative effort by USDA … Continue reading USDA Plans Oral Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops in Walker County

4 Pickleball Courts Now Open at Walker Rocks Park

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4 people play pickleball on a green and blue court

Four new pickleball courts are now available for play at Walker Rocks Park on the Walker County Civic Center campus. These are the first pickleball courts in unincorporated Walker County. The U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service (NPS) awarded a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to Walker County to support the third … Continue reading 4 Pickleball Courts Now Open at Walker Rocks Park

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

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A blonde headed woman wearing a black blouse has her hand raised as she takes an oath of office read by the sheriff

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

Walker County to Host Strawapalooza this Tuesday

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Stacks and stacks of straw bales loaded into a truck trailer

UPDATED: Strawapalooza turned out to be an overwhelming success! We handed out nearly 300 bales of straw today (293 to be exact), which is more than we thought was in the trailer. Unfortunately, that means we have to cut the event short. Chickamauga, GA (March 23, 2026) In celebration of the first full week of … Continue reading Walker County to Host Strawapalooza this Tuesday

Fiscal Year 2025 Audit for Walker County Now Available

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The annual audit of governmental and business-type activities of Walker County is now available. The audit covers October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The 115 page document, prepared by Rushton LLC, is now available for community review. Public Works was the largest categorial expense in FY25. 37% or $32,651,354 was invested in providing road … Continue reading Fiscal Year 2025 Audit for Walker County Now Available