Ironman Returns to Walker County May 17, 2026

Several teenagers hold bottles of water for people on bicycles riding by to grab to drink

In less than three weeks, the IRONMAN 70.3 event will return to Walker County and Chickamauga. The May 17th triathlon received approval from the prior county and city administration as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU was executed on December 19, 2024 between Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield, Chickamauga Mayor Trey Deck … Continue reading Ironman Returns to Walker County May 17, 2026

Agriculture Pavilion Coming to Ridgeland High School

A new learning space will be added to Ridgeland High School thanks to a grant secured by Walker County Government. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded the county, in partnership with Walker County Schools, $100,000 for the construction of an Agricultural Pavilion. The roughly 80’ x 140’ structure will be located north of the … Continue reading Agriculture Pavilion Coming to Ridgeland High School

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-8-22

The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the FY2021 Audit -Resolutions to further define the Board Clerk as a Deputy Clerk, apply for a OneGeorgia grant, and make appointments to several boards -Purchase order for radios for first responders -PUD rezone for Happy Valley Farms development -Appeals of Planning Commission items -November Department statistics … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 12-8-22

Ridgeland Honors Academy Makes Large Donation to Walker County Animal Shelter

Dr. Darren Crutcher, Dr. Ryan Bandy and Sandy Weathers from Ridgeland Honors Academy make donation to Walker County Animal Shelter

Pictured are Dr. Darren Crutcher, Dr. Ryan Bandy & Sandy Weathers from Ridgeland Honors Academy Chickamauga, GA - The Honors Academy at Ridgeland High School recently made a large donation to the Walker County Animal Shelter. The donation included 40 blankets, 80 bottles of bleach, 40 dog toys, 40 cats toys, 100 bags of treats … Continue reading Ridgeland Honors Academy Makes Large Donation to Walker County Animal Shelter