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1. walkercountyga.govWalker County, GA | Official Government Site

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   May 17, 2024 · Learn about Walker County, Georgia, a part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA. Find information on county services, attractions, employers and more.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Walker_County,_GeorgiaWalker County, Georgia - Wikipedia

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   Walker County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,654, [1] down from 68,756 in 2010. [2] The county seat is LaFayette. [3] The county was created on December 18, 1833, from land formerly belonging to the Cherokee Indian Nation .

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   In addition to Chattanooga, Walker County is conveniently located within a short drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham and Knoxville. With two of Georgia’s top 25 tourist attractions, nearly half a million people from all over the world visit Walker County each year.

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5. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org › walker-countyWalker County - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Sep 15, 2006 · Walker County, in northwest Georgia, is the state’s ninetieth county and comprises 447 square miles. Its northern border is shared with Tennessee. The county was created in 1833 from Murray County and named after Major Freeman Walker, an Augusta lawyer and U.S. senator.

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   Where is Walker County Georgia?

   • Follow us on facebook for daily updates from Walker County Government. Walker County, Georgia is part of the thriving Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA. Walker County offers various outdoor recreation options, attractions (Rock City, Chickamauga Battlefield) and unique places to visit when you want to escape.

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   How many people live in Walker County Georgia?

   • Over 69,000 people live in Walker County. The county boasts a labor force of 30,209. Nearly 39% of local jobs are in the service sector, while manufacturing accounts for 33% of all private employment positions. Roper Corporation, Shaw Industries Group and Nissin Brake Georgia are among Walker County’s top employers.

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   What is Walker County known for?

   • Walker County is home to 17 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Courthouse, which was constructed in 1917. Several major battles have occurred in Walker County over the years, including the Battle of Chickamauga, the second bloodiest battle during the Civil War.

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   How did Walker County get its name?

   • Formed in 1833, Walker County was named after Freeman Walker, a U.S. Senator from Augusta. The county currently operates under a Board of Commissioners form of government. Until January 1, 2021, the county operated under a Sole Commissioner form of government, which gave the Commissioner both legislative and executive powers.

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