Tourism Spending Continues to Grow in Walker County

Posted on by Joe Legge
A young man and young woman take a picture of themselves in front of a Walker Rocks trailhead marker with a "We've Seen Rock City" barn in the background

A newly released Travel Economic Impact study, prepared by Tourism Economics, shows visitor spending continued to grow in Walker County last year. The report found visitors spent $43.6 million on lodging, food and beverage, recreation, retail, and transportation in 2023 resulting in a growth rate of 1.6%. The growth was mainly attributed to gains in the … Continue reading Tourism Spending Continues to Grow in Walker County

Georgia Search and Rescue Task Force 6 Conducts Cave Rescue Training in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA - Members of Georgia Search and Rescue Task Force 6 spent two days conducting cave rescue training in Walker County last week. The team, which is based out of the Calhoun Fire Department, includes members from various departments throughout the region, including nine members from Walker County Emergency Services, which also has its own … Continue reading Georgia Search and Rescue Task Force 6 Conducts Cave Rescue Training in Walker County