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A $434,131 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help Walker County complete the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we look at how the funds will be used to link two existing surfaced trails to complete a 2.2 mile trail system from the Chickamauga Battlefield at Wilder Road to … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 15 (May 3, 2024)

Early voting gets underway at the Walker County County on Monday, April 29th for the primary election. On this episode of Walker This Week, we cover some of the logistics voters need to know before heading to the polls, as well as the new doggy day out program at the animal shelter. SUBSCRIBE to our … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 14 (April 26, 2024)

Some amazing dispatchers work in Walker County, Georgia. On this episode, we introduce you to Catessa Vines, our dispatcher of the year. Also featured this week, child abuse prevention and an update on road paving. In Georgia, reports of child abuse and neglect can be made to 1-855-GA CHILD (1-855-422-4453). SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 13 (April 19, 2024)

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

A new outdoor classroom at Saddle Ridge Elementary / Middle School provides students with the opportunity to study the rich, diverse ecology on their campus. On this episode of Walker This Week, we learn more about the school's outdoor learning lab. Other topics covered this week: a STEM grant for Chattanooga Valley Middle and mowing … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 12 (April 12, 2024)

Preparations are underway for a big event at the Walker County Landfill. The Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day returns April 20th, in advance of Earth Day. In this episode, we get you set for the event. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed