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November 4, 2026

Walker County Panel Recommends Tougher Regulations For Data Center Development

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Walker County is moving closer to establishing new regulations governing the construction and operation of large data centers, with a special study committee recommending tighter restrictions on backup generators, water use and financial protections for the county.

November 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces November Open Houses At All Six Campuses

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a series of open houses throughout November at all six of its campuses, giving prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore educational programs, tour facilities and meet faculty and staff.

October 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commissioners To Discuss Forensic Audit At Special Meeting Today

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting today, Tuesday, October 20, to hear a presentation concerning a forensic audit of county government finances.

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commissioners Schedule Special Meeting To Discuss Forensic Audit

The Walker County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to hear a presentation concerning a forensic audit of county government.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Approves Land Swap For New Fire Rescue Headquarters In Rock Spring

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Walker County is moving forward with plans for a new Fire Rescue headquarters and replacement for Fire Station 1 in Rock Spring.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Educator Selected To Present Artificial Intelligence Research At Two National Conferences

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An educator at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is gaining national recognition for her work helping instructors adapt to the growing use of artificial intelligence in education.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Data Center Committee Reviews Proposed Development Standards

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Walker County officials are continuing work on proposed regulations governing future data center development, with a county study committee now reviewing a draft ordinance section by section.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Movie Sequel To Film In Walker County, Young Extras Needed

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A movie sequel is returning to Northwest Georgia this fall, and producers are looking for local children to appear as extras.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Job Fair Happening Today

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Job seekers from Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to meet directly with hiring employers today at a regional job fair in Rock Spring.

WorkSource Georgia and the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority are hosting the Northwest Georgia Job Fair from 10 AM until 1 PM today, Tuesday, September 22, at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052 North Highway 27.

Organizers say employers from Chattooga, Walker, Catoosa and Dade counties will be participating, with companies looking to fill current openings across a variety of fields.

Job seekers attending today’s event should bring multiple copies of their résumé and be prepared to speak directly with employers about available positions, qualifications and hiring requirements.

The event is designed for people who are unemployed, considering a career change or simply interested in learning about other employment opportunities available across Northwest Georgia.

The job fair is free and runs from 10 AM until 1 PM today at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring.

September 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Approves $39.9 Million Budget With No Tax Increase

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Walker County commissioners have approved a $39.9 million budget for fiscal year 2027 without increasing the county’s tax rate, following several months of discussion over rising expenses and how to balance the spending plan.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners approved the budget during its September 3 meeting. The new fiscal year begins October 1 and runs through September 30, 2027.

The final budget includes funding for three additional firefighters and does not add any other new county positions. County employees will receive a 3% cost-of-living adjustment.

Getting to the final spending plan took several months. When the budget process began this summer, county departments had submitted requests totaling more than $50 million. Chairwoman Angie Teems and county staff worked with department heads to reduce those requests by more than $10 million.

As recently as August, commissioners were still facing a projected $1.9 million gap between revenues and expenses, prompting the board to delay a budget vote while members considered additional changes. Among the pressures on the budget were inflation, state-mandated expenses, a new ambulance service contract, firefighter staffing and employee compensation.

The final $39.9 million spending plan was adopted without a tax increase.

For comparison, Walker County’s FY2026 General Fund budget was approximately $37.25 million.