Rock Spring, GA (March 10, 2025) – Walker County Government unveiled an updated design today for a playground expansion at Walker Rocks Park on the county’s Civic Center Campus. Walker County received a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service (NPS) to help complete the third … Continue reading Updated Design Revealed for the Next Phase of Walker Rocks Park
Several current Walker County Government employees started the new year with new responsibilities. Dakiya Porter started her career with Walker County in 2020 as an administrative assistant and most recently served as a communications specialist. During her tenure with the county, she has also managed the COVID-19 Hotline call center and has been interim manager at the Walker … Continue reading Porter, Legge & Gily Take On New Roles
Rossville, GA (May 25, 2023) – Walker County will receive $2.2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to invest in a much needed recreational project in the fast growing northern end of the county. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the grant award for Walker County, which is one of 142 qualified projects across … Continue reading Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Project Coming to Northern Walker County
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Cartersville, GA – Walker County’s growing reputation as an outdoor adventure destination just received a boost from regional travel industry professionals. Northwest Georgia’s Historic High Country Travel Association (HHCTA) recognized Walker Rocks with the 2018 Award for Association Excellence for Best Marketing Campaign. Walker Rocks, a partnership between the Walker County Chamber of Commerce and … Continue reading Walker County & City of LaFayette Recognized for Tourism Efforts
LaFayette, GA - Commissioner Shannon Whitfield is pleased to announce the hiring of Joe Legge as Walker County’s new Public Relations Director. Legge will be tasked with improving citizen awareness of county government activities through various forms of media. “I’ve established this position with the objective of keeping the citizens informed, as well as making … Continue reading Commissioner Whitfield announces Joe Legge as new Public Relations Director
