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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]

   • Largest city: LaFayette
   • Named for: Freeman Walker

   • Congressional district: 14th
   • Seat: LaFayette

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

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Appalachian Regional Commission Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County May 1, 2024 Upcoming Events Development Authority Board May 14, 2024 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am 10052 U.S. 27, Rock Spring, GA, United States

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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 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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   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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   About Walker County. 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 ...

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   Government. 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. Over ...

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   The original center of Walker County government was shared by two communities, Benton and Chattooga. By 1835, these settlements had nearly grown together. So, in 1836 the town was renamed, LaFayette, in honor of the Marquis de LaFayette who assisted George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Walker County is home to 17 sites on the ...

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   Board of Tax Assessors May 7, 2024 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am 122 GA-95, Rock Spring, GA 30739 Board of Commissioner Meeting May 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 201 South Main St, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA Development Authority Board May 14, 2024 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am 10052 U.S. 27, Rock Spring, GA, United States

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10. 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. In later years Dade (1837), Chattooga (1838), and Catoosa (1853) counties ...