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1. 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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   Where is Walker County Georgia?

   • 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, down from 68,756 in 2010. The county seat is LaFayette. The county was created on December 18, 1833, from land formerly belonging to the Cherokee Indian Nation.

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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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   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, Walker County operated under a Sole Commissioner form of government, which gave the Commissioner both legislative and executive powers.

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   What type of government does Walker County have?

   • The county currently operates under a Board of Commissioners form of government. Until January 1, 2021, Walker County operated under a Sole Commissioner form of government, which gave the Commissioner both legislative and executive powers. 69,410 people live in Walker County, according to the 2018 Census estimate.

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

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   Aug 22, 2024 · 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. Top employers include: Roper, Shaw, Nissin Brake & See Rock City.

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6. walkercountyga.gov › connect › aboutAbout Walker County - Walker County, GA - Official Government ...

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   69,410 people live in Walker County, according to the 2018 Census estimate. Five cities are incorporated within Walker County: LaFayette, Rossville, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and a small portion of Fort Oglethorpe. The county boasts a labor force of 31,576.

7. walkercountyga.gov › governmentOfficial Government Site - Walker County, GA

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   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.

8. 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.

9. www.census.gov › quickfacts › factU.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Walker County, Georgia ...

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   Jul 1, 2023 · Walker County, Georgia; Chatham County, Georgia. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

10. www.census.gov › map › walkercountygeorgiaU.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Walker County, Georgia

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    Jul 1, 2023 · Walker County, Georgia. population of 5,000 or more.