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It's a great time to See Rock City
See Rock City is an ideal vacation spot for anyone, especially residents in Walker County who are experiencing the economic crisis and will not be able to travel far for vacation.
Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Walker County
Thefts of catalytic converters are on the rise in Walker County, very much in step with a similar increase statewide and nationwide.
Walker Commissioner Bebe Heiskell defeats Republican challenger
The following article is with 99 percent of the votes counted. Walker County Commissioner Bebe Heiskell will face Democrat P.J. Wilson in November.
Walker County voters extend collection of special sales tax
The following article is with 99 percent of the votes counted. Walker County voters on Tuesday decided to keep paying a special one-cent sales tax to help pay for government in Walker County and its cities.
Volkswagen plant is good news for Walker, Catoosa
This is certainly big news for us, state Sen. Jeff Mullis of Chickamauga said Tuesday.
Rossville receives donation, insurance money for vets memorial
Standing in front of the destroyed memorial are, from left, Paul "Rip" Connell, Steve Davis, Mayor Johnny Baker, Kenneth Strickland, Ricky Connell and Frank Flanagan.
State partnering with county to preserve land in Walker
McLemore's Cove, Camp Adahi set aside as wildlife preserves On Friday, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced that the state would partner with Walker County to purchase and preserve two tracts of land in south Walker ...
Officer smells meth on a man during trial, leads to meth lab
A Walker County man on trial for DUI drug charges was arrested after an officer smelled meth on his clothing.
Walker officials cracking down on politicking near voting sites
Signs like this are used to warn against politicking within 150 feet of a polling location.
Sales tax vote will be on July 15 ballots in Walker County
On Tuesday, July 15, voters in Walker County will be asked whether they want to continue the current special purpose local option sales tax, or SPLOST, which is used help pay for government.
Dow Reichhold in Chickamauga closing
From Walker County Messenger Dow Reichhold in Chickamauga closing The Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex will close its manufacturing plant in Chickamauga on Aug.
Battlefield Farmers' Market extends time in LaFayette
Battlefield Farmers Market is reaping the benefits of its LaFayette market, which will continue to operate into August.
July 15 primary: Ballots for Walker County voters
The following listings are as they will appear on ballots in Walker County for the July 15 primary.
Two voting sites in Walker County have new locations
Voters in the Chattanooga Valley voting precinct have a new voting site at Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene.
State of the County address: Walker County commissioner praises community involvement
SOUNDOFF : Post your comments During her State of the County address on Tuesday, Walker County Commissioner Bebe Heiskell outlined the successes of her eighth year as sole commissioner, but credited community ...
Preserving Walker County's McLemore Cove: State, county partnering to preserve area
The state of Georgia is partnering with Walker County to purchase approximately 18,000 acres at the junction of Lookout and Pigeon mountains, an area known to locals as McLemores Cove.
Water restrictions eased for many Walker County residents
Many of the water-use restrictions that were placed on some county residents last fall have been lifted.
Actions from the Board of Natural Resources May meeting
Submitted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources ATLANTA - The Board of Natural Resources held its monthly meeting on June 24-25 in Atlanta.
Board okays deal to buy land near Lookout Mountain
The Georgia Board of Natural Resources wants to purchase more than 1,560 acres of land near Lookout Mountain to protect it from development.
WWII veteran honored on 92nd birthday
It was 1942, and Edgar Hall's ship was hit by a torpedo just six days after leaving New York.