A $434,131 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help Walker County complete the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we look at how the funds will be used to link two existing surfaced trails to complete a 2.2 mile trail system from the Chickamauga Battlefield at Wilder Road to … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 15 (May 3, 2024)
Appalachian Regional Commission Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County
Chickamauga, GA (May 1, 2024) – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $434,131 grant to Walker County to help fund a direct connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and downtown Chickamauga, known as the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail. “Walker County is committed to enhancing access to … Continue reading Appalachian Regional Commission Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County
Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project
The public is invited to learn more about the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail project. A community meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19 at the Advancing Education Center, located at 925 Osburn Road in Chickamauga. The project will construct a 10-foot wide, multi-use, two directional trail that connects to an existing trail … Continue reading Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project
Chickamauga Battlefield Multi-Use Connector Trail Gains Support from Walker County
A plan to connect the Chickamauga National Battlefield to downtown Chickamauga may soon get a big boost. The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted last week to invest $50,000 in an effort by the Trust for Public Land (TPL) to connect an existing trail on the east side of Highway 27 at Wilder Road to … Continue reading Chickamauga Battlefield Multi-Use Connector Trail Gains Support from Walker County
Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-22-22
The following occurred at this meeting: -Proclamation of Service for State Senator Jeff Mullis -Resolutions to support the Chickamauga Battlefield Multi-use Connector Trail, increase the supplement compensation for the Walker County State Court Judge and Solicitor-General, jail renovations, appointments to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Planning Commission, and setting the LOST percentage. -Purchase order for … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-22-22