Walker County Awarded Georgia Recreational Trail Program Grant to Remediate Walker Rocks Trail

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An old gravel trail is seen off in the distance behind some trees.

Walker County has been awarded a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant to help fund remediation of Walker Rocks Trail on the Walker County Civic Center campus. The county will renovate the existing public access pedestrian trail by replacing the temporary gravel surface with a permanent surface, like asphalt or bonded rubber. Renovating the trail will … Continue reading Walker County Awarded Georgia Recreational Trail Program Grant to Remediate Walker Rocks Trail

Appalachian Regional Commission Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County

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A road with two trail signs on both sides

Chickamauga, GA (May 1, 2024) – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $434,131 grant to Walker County to help fund a direct connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and downtown Chickamauga, known as the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail. “Walker County is committed to enhancing access to … Continue reading Appalachian Regional Commission Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County

Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for April 11, 2024

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The following occurred at this meeting: Resolution to award a road paving contract Resolution to submit a formal Recreational Trails Program application Resolution to establish a policy for the adoption of the county's fiscal year budget Purchase orders for mowing equipment and a HVAC unit Proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Senior Citizens Day … Continue reading Walker County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for April 11, 2024

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

Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project

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The public is invited to learn more about the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail project. A community meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19 at the Advancing Education Center, located at 925 Osburn Road in Chickamauga. The project will construct a 10-foot wide, multi-use, two directional trail that connects to an existing trail … Continue reading Public Meeting Set for June 19 to Provide Update on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Project

Walker 180 for June 2023

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Plans for a new multi-million dollar activity hub take shape, completing a missing trail link, and a new ag pavilion for student... 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

Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Project Coming to Northern Walker County

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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

#WalkerRocks Selfie Trail Invites Visitors to Capture and Share Walker County Destinations with the World

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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

LaFayette, GA – Thousands of people visit Walker County each year, spending time at popular outdoor attractions like Rock City Gardens, the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail and McLemore. These and other scenic destinations are now linked on a new selfie trail developed by the Walker County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee. The #WalkerRocks Selfie Trail … Continue reading #WalkerRocks Selfie Trail Invites Visitors to Capture and Share Walker County Destinations with the World