ARPA Grant to Fund Audio-Video Courtroom Upgrades in Walker County

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A judge sits at a brown bench listening to a court hearing being presented remoted on video equipment.

The Judicial Council of Georgia Ad Hoc Committee on ARPA Funding has awarded grants totaling $20,712,972 to be distributed among 39 judicial circuits that applied for CY 2024 – 2025 funding. The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC), which includes Walker County, received $1,702,543, the largest amount awarded by the committee. The funds will be used … Continue reading ARPA Grant to Fund Audio-Video Courtroom Upgrades in Walker County

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

Fire on Lookout Mountain in Walker County Ruled Arson

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This release comes from the Georgia Forestry Commission with additional information from Walker County Government: A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist in northwest Georgia, where wildfires have been on the increase in recent days. Georgia Forestry Commission investigators determined one fire in Walker County was … Continue reading Fire on Lookout Mountain in Walker County Ruled Arson

Funding for Septic System Repairs Available for Walker County Residents Along the Chattanooga Creek Watershed

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Property owners along the Chattanooga Creek watershed in northwest Georgia are now eligible for grant funds to assist with the repair of failing septic systems. The Limestone Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council secured the funding to support eligible property owners in Walker and Dade counties who live along the watershed in Rossville, Flintstone, High … Continue reading Funding for Septic System Repairs Available for Walker County Residents Along the Chattanooga Creek Watershed

Public Hearing Planned on Joint Comprehensive Plan for Walker County and its Cities

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Cover of Walker County Joint Comprehensive Plan 2022-2032

Walker County and the cities of Chickamauga, LaFayette, Lookout Mountain, and Rossville have prepared a draft Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2032 according to the 2018 Minimum Planning Standards set by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Planning Act of 1989. Accordingly, a joint public hearing is scheduled for the County and Cities … Continue reading Public Hearing Planned on Joint Comprehensive Plan for Walker County and its Cities

Walker County to Roll Back Millage Rate, Minimizing Impact of Higher Appraisals on Property Owners

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Houses

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings in August to provide citizens with a better understanding of a proposed millage rate reduction to offset an inflationary increase evaluation. The hot housing market has enhanced the value of many properties in Walker County, leading to higher appraisals. The Board of Commissioners proposes … Continue reading Walker County to Roll Back Millage Rate, Minimizing Impact of Higher Appraisals on Property Owners

Eighth Community Forum Added to February Calendar

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Mt. Pleasant Community Center sign

Lookout Mountain, GA - Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield added an additional community forum to next month's calendar.  This brings the number of public outreach events in February to eight. The additional community forum will take place at the Mountain Pleasant Community Center, 5270 GA-157 in Rising Fawn, on Monday, February 25th. All eight forums will … Continue reading Eighth Community Forum Added to February Calendar

McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain joins the Curio Collection by Hilton

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An artist rendering of the McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain, GA - Designed as a mountaintop haven for guests looking for weekend getaways, special occasions and weekday corporate events, The McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio Collection by Hilton is the result of a partnership between Chattanooga-based Scenic Land Company and Hilton (NYSE: HLT). The upper upscale hotel, conference center and spa, set to join Curio Collection by … Continue reading McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain joins the Curio Collection by Hilton