John Culpepper Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Links Battlefield with Downtown Chickamauga

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A group of people standing on a trail with a blue ribbon as they prepare to cut the ribbon to open the trail

Chickamauga, GA (May 22, 2026) — Trust for Public Land (TPL), Walker County, and the City of Chickamauga today officially dedicated the John Culpepper Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail — a new 2.2-mile multi-use path, named for Chickamauga’s longtime former City Manager, linking the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to downtown Chickamauga. A ribbon-cutting ceremony … Continue reading John Culpepper Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Links Battlefield with Downtown Chickamauga

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

Walker County to Ask Voters to Renew the SPLOST

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several copper pennies with the words 2026 SPLOST on top

The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution calling for a referendum on the special purpose local option sales tax, commonly referred to as SPLOST. On November 4th, voters will be requested to renew the SPLOST for a new six-year cycle. The 2026 SPLOST would not begin until the 2020 SPLOST expires on … Continue reading Walker County to Ask Voters to Renew the SPLOST

Walker County Fire Marshal Investigates Fatal Fire Near Chickamauga

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A house fire in Walker County claimed the life of a 64-year old man this evening. Walker County Fire Rescue responded to 52 Liberty Drive, outside of Chickamauga, around 6:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they found smoke showing from the home. Once inside, they discovered the body of the victim in the living room. Investigators have … Continue reading Walker County Fire Marshal Investigates Fatal Fire Near Chickamauga

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 15 (May 3, 2024)

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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)

WALKER This Week – Episode 9 (March 22, 2024)

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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)

Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals

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A mugshot for a 57-year old woman and 72-year old man.

Updated at 8:45 a.m. on September 14 to reflect new numbers and information. A Walker County couple faces charges of animal cruelty after the discovery of nearly 200 dogs, pigs, rabbits and chickens on their property, many living in unsanitary conditions and without shelter. 57-year old Patty Bryant and her husband, 72-year old Jerry Bryant, … Continue reading Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals

Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project

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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

Walker 180 for December 2022

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Developers unveil plans for a new subdivision, the county teams up with the state for a new prison dog program, and connecting the Chickamauga Battlefield to Chickamauga... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch the video version of this production. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed