Newcomer Information
Thinking of moving to Walker County?
The Walker County Chamber provides those new to the area with a newcomer's packet containing the information below and much more.
Please note that if you are requesting a Walker County Map there will be a charge of $2.00 per map; before a map will be mailed a check must be received by the Chamber office. Maps may still be picked up for free at the chamber office.
If you are interested in obtaining a newcomer's packet please click here.
Index of Services:
LaFayette Barwick Airport, 706-638-7071
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, 423-855-2202
For non-emergency ambulance service call Angel Emergency Medical at 706-861-1234 or Hutcheson Ambulance Service at 706-931-2211. For emergencies dial 911.
If you are moving to Walker County from out of state, you are required to obtain your auto tag within 30 days of residency. You must have a Georgia driver's license before you get a tag. You will need the mileage of the vehicle and proof of insurance. You may change the title and get new tags in LaFayette at the Walker County Annex III Building on Main Street or in Rossville at the Walker County North Tag Office at 2012 McFarland Avenue. Bring the original title or name and business of lien holder, proof of ownership and insurance. Ad valorem taxes are due on the birthday of the first person listed on the title or paperwork. For more information call the LaFayette office at 706-638-2961 or Rossville office at 706-861-1212.
For a list of churches in the area click here.
For a list of civic clubs in the area click here
Regular fee $15. Organ donor fee $8. Office location: Pin Oak Dr., Rock Spring. Office open Tuesday - Saturday. 706-764-3755.
City of:
- Chickamauga, 706-375-3177
- LaFayette, 706-639-1500
- Rossville, 706-866-1325
- Allied Waste , 1-800-321-8128
- Groves Disposal Services, 706-375-6303
- H&R Sanitation, 1-800-314-9791
- Valley Garbage Service, 706-398-3039
- Wallins Garbage Service, 706-375-4587
- White's Sanitation Service, 1-800-981-0999
Local realtors can assist you with your housing needs whether you wish to purchase or rent a home.
Cherokee Regional Library locations:
- Building/Re-zoning Permits, Walker Co. Planning Commission, 706-638-4048
- Burning Permits, Georgia Forestry, 706-638-5556
- Business Licenses required for businesses inside the city limits:
- Chickamauga, 706-375-3177
- LaFayette, 706-639-1500
- Lookout Mtn., 706-820-1586
i>Rossville, 706-866-1325
- To report an emergency, dial 911
- Non-emergencies, call 706-375-7810
- Chickamauga, Zip Code 30707, 207 W. 10th Street, 706-375-7793
- Flintstone, Zip Code 30725, 4685 Happy Valley Rd., 706-820-1901
- LaFayette, Zip Code 30728, 220 Foster Blvd. at US 27 bypass, 706-639-9072
- Lookout Mtn., Zip Code 30750, 824 Scenic Hwy., 706-821-2741
- Rock Spring, Zip Code 30739, 36 Rock Spring Dr., off US 27, 706-764-2410
- Rossville, Zip Code 30741, 301 Chickamauga Ave., 706-866-7668
Walker Transit offers service to Walker County residents to run errands, go to doctor's appointments, go to work, visit with family or friends or any other personal business. Walker Transit operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. To schedule a pick up, reservations must be made at least one day prior to your desired trip. Call (706) 375-0803 to schedule a pick up. For more information, visit the Walker County government website.
City, state and county real estate taxes are normally due by December 20 of each year. Individuals may be eligible for exemption based on age and income. All Georgia residents who own and occupy property as their primary residence qualify for homestead exemption. Returns are based on property owned January 1 of each year. Residents within the city limits may call their respective city hall and county residents should inquire at the County Tax Commissioner's office at 706-638-2929.
- Alltel - 1-800-501-1754 (serving the areas of Kensington, LaFayette, Noble, Rock Spring, Villanow)
- BellSouth - 1-800-753-0223 (serving the areas of Flintstone, Lookout Mtn., Rossville)
- Chickamauga Telephone - 706-375-3195 (serving the areas of Chickamauga, High Point, Rock Spring)
- Trenton Telephone - 706-657-4367 (serving the area of Lookout Mtn.)
Cable (all communities):
Gas:
- City of LaFayette - 706-639-1500
- Georgia Natural Gas - 1-800-427-5463 (serving the areas of Chickamauga, Flintstone, LaFayette, Lookout Mtn., Noble, Rock Spring, Rossville)
- Chattanooga Gas Company - 1-800-427-5463 (serving the community of Lookout Mtn)
- Call before you dig (72 hours) 1-800-282-7411
Electricity:
Water:
- Chickamauga: 706-375-3177
- LaFayette: 706-639-1500 (serving LaFayette, Noble, Rock Spring)
- Dade County Water Authority: 706-657-4341 (serving the area of Lookout Mtn.)
- Tennessee-American Water Company: 866-736-6420 (serving the community of Lookout Mtn.)
- Walker County Rural Water: 706-764-2950 (serving Rock Spring)
- Walker County Water & Sewage Authority: 706-820-1455 (serving the areas of Chickamauga, Fairview, Flintstone, High Point, Kensington)
There are 16 registration locations throughout Walker County. Newcomers are encouraged to contact the main voter registration office at 706-638-4349.
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