Walker County Awarded Greater Chattanooga Realtors 2026 Placemaking Project

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A green and blue inclusive playground

Rock Spring, GA (November 14, 2025) – Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® announced today Walker County has been awarded its 2026 Placemaking Project to enhance the safety of Walker Rocks Park. The Placemaking Project will fund the addition of a protective fence around the playground’s perimeter to provide a containment zone for children with special needs. The … Continue reading Walker County Awarded Greater Chattanooga Realtors 2026 Placemaking Project

Walker Rocks Park Playground Expansion Now Open

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Two playgrounds with blue and green playground equipment

Primary construction on the playground expansion at Walker Rocks Park wrapped up late last week. The ground around the playground has been hydro-seeded, which gives it a light green look. The public is welcome to start using the playground, but visitors should avoid venturing off the rubber pad and into the hydro-seeded areas. Some of … Continue reading Walker Rocks Park Playground Expansion Now Open

National Park Service Awards Grant to Fund Third Phase of Walker Rocks Park

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Rock Spring, GA (August 23, 2024) – The U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to Walker County to support the third phase of Walker Rocks Park. Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommended Walker County’s project for approval citing its lasting impact on the … Continue reading National Park Service Awards Grant to Fund Third Phase of Walker Rocks Park

Walker This Week – Episode 24 (August 2, 2024)

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From community idea to creation. A grand opening for the new inclusive playground at the soon to be designated Walker Rocks Park took place this week, marking the completion of a five-year project and beginning of a bigger effort to transform this space into a vibrant community asset. On this episode of Walker This Week … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 24 (August 2, 2024)

New Inclusive Playground Opens in Walker County

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Rock Spring, GA (July 23, 2024) – Walker County invites children of all abilities to come play at the county’s new inclusive playground at Walker Rocks Park, located on the Walker County Civic Center campus at 10052 Hwy 27 in Rock Spring. Along with traditional playground components like slides and rockers, several climbing features were … Continue reading New Inclusive Playground Opens in Walker County

Walker 180 for December 2023/January 2024

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Walker County turns 190 years old, the burn ban comes to an end, plus holiday schedule changes... all ahead in this edition of Walker 180. The deadline to submit a letter for the time capsule is January 31, 2024. The time capsule will be sealed shortly thereafter and not reopened until December 18, 2033! By … Continue reading Walker 180 for December 2023/January 2024

Walker 180 for November 2023

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Voters approve a new TSPLOST, the county enacts a 45-day burn ban and the Animal Shelter reaches "no kill" status... all ahead in this month's edition of Walker 180. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Inclusive Playground Project Moves Forward at the Walker County Civic Center

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A multi-year effort to build an inclusive playground on the Walker County Civic Center campus will soon be a reality. The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted to invest $406,518.76 to construct what will be a "National Demonstration Site" for inclusive play near the Civic Center pavilion. The playground will include a poured in place … Continue reading Inclusive Playground Project Moves Forward at the Walker County Civic Center

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Appointment of a member to the LaFayette-Walker County Library board -Designating Sheriff's Office items for surplus -Accepting the terms of the Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionately Impacted Communities grant -Purchase Order for playground equipment -Approval of grants for Adult Felony Drug Court and Mental Health Court -MOU with Family … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 7-13-23