The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution calling for a referendum on the special purpose local option sales tax, commonly referred to as SPLOST. On November 4th, voters will be requested to renew the SPLOST for a new six-year cycle. The 2026 SPLOST would not begin until the 2020 SPLOST expires on … Continue reading Walker County to Ask Voters to Renew the SPLOST
Rossville, GA (June 18, 2025) – AARP announced today Walker County has been selected to receive a 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant to expand digital connectivity at the county’s first signature park, Adventure Acres. “AARP Community Challenge projects may be quick to launch, but their impact is long-lasting,” said Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice … Continue reading Walker County Awarded 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant to Provide Wi-Fi Hotspot at Adventure Acres
Rossville, GA (June 16, 2025) – Two people face charges of aggravated animal cruelty after their dogs charged at a realtor trying to show a property on Ridgeland Road near Rossville. 43-year old Tabitha Henley was arrested on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty. A warrant has also been issued for the arrest of her … Continue reading Aggressive Animal Call Leads to Aggravated Animal Cruelty Charges in Walker County
Rossville, GA (November 12, 2024) – A month after revealing design plans for Adventure Acres, the community gathered today to break ground on Walker County’s first signature park. Adventure Acres will be located on roughly eight-acres off Salem Road in Rossville. The park will feature a multitude of outdoor recreational experiences including a nature themed … Continue reading Walker County Breaks Ground on Adventure Acres
Rossville, GA (October 9, 2024) – Walker County revealed plans today for Adventure Acres, the county’s first signature park. Adventure Acres will remake an eight-acre site off Salem Road into a vibrant activity hub for the community. Adventure Acres will feature a nature themed playground, splash pad, pavilion with restrooms, quarter mile walking trail, and … Continue reading Walker County’s First Signature Park Prepares for Spring 2025 Opening
The following occurred at this meeting: -Presentation of the FY2025 proposed budget -Request from the District Attorney’s Office to Reallocate FY24 Budget Surplus Funds for a One Time Retention Supplement -Approval of Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Subgrant Award, Project Name: Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant, Subgrant Number: Y25-8-023 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for August 8, 2024
The following occurred at this meeting: -Intergovernmental agreement with Rossville concerning recreational services -Planning & Zoning -Resolution to appoint a member to the Bridge Health Board -Purchase orders for a metal jail pod building and painting/hvac at the Ag Center SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
The Walker County Board of Commissioners debate the future of recreational services in Rossville. That’s ahead on Walker This Week. Following a structural change in how Rossville plans to provide recreational programming – and the lack of a formalized use agreement between the city and county… the two government entities continue to explore options to … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 22 (July 12, 2024)
The following items were on the agenda for consideration: Discussion of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Rossville for Recreational Services Resolution R-024-24 to Revise the Schedule of Fees for the Planning Department Purchase order to paint the Marsh House June 2024 Departmental Statistics SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed
The following items were on the agenda at this meeting: Approval of Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Subgrant Award, Project Name: Adult Felony Drug Court, Subgrant Number: J25-8-032 Approval of Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Subgrant Award, Project Name: Mental Health Court, Subgrant Number: J25-8-073 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for June 27, 2024
