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September 4, 2026

Walker County To Hold Patriot Day Service On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11

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Walker County will hold a Patriot Day service on Friday, September 11, to recognize and remember first responders on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

The public service, led by Walker County Fire Rescue and the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, will begin at 8:40 AM on the steps of the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette.

The September 11 attacks were the deadliest incident in U.S. history for firefighters, police officers and other first responders, with nearly 400 first responders killed that day. Hundreds more have since died from illnesses linked to their work at the attack sites.

Students from LaFayette High School’s JROTC and chorus programs, along with students from Ridgeland High School, will take part in the ceremony.

Also participating will be Congressman Clay Fuller, Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, Walker County Fire Chief Blake Hodge and other local first responders.

The ceremony will be held at the Walker County Courthouse, 103 South Duke Street in LaFayette, and is scheduled to conclude at 9:10 AM.

Limited seating will be available for those unable to stand.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Hiring For Welding Positions

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking applicants for two welding-related positions in Northwest Georgia.

GNTC is hiring a Welding and Joining Lab Assistant at its Walker County Campus. The position includes helping ensure welding lab equipment is secure and ready for instruction, maintaining supplies, assisting students as requested by instructors and helping maintain a clean and safe welding lab. The position typically requires evening hours and in-person work.

Applicants for the lab assistant position must be a former or current GNTC welding and joining student or have paid welding experience within the past seven years. Knowledge of welding and joining equipment and supplies is also required.

GNTC is also seeking a part-time Welding and Joining Dual Enrollment Adjunct Instructor at Dade County High School.

That position involves providing welding instruction to high school dual enrollment students, advising students in the Welding and Joining Technology program and participating in instructional activities. The position requires an on-campus presence and does not offer a telework option.

Minimum qualifications for the adjunct instructor position include a certificate, diploma or degree in Welding and Joining Technology or a related field, or qualifying industry experience or specialized training. Applicants must also have three years of paid work experience in the field within the past seven years.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Offices To Close Monday For Labor Day

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Chattooga County government offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

According to County Clerk Johnna Allen, the Chattooga County Transfer Station and all county dump sites will also be closed Monday.

County offices, the Transfer Station and dump sites will reopen Tuesday, September 8.

Residents who normally use the Transfer Station or county dump sites on Mondays should plan accordingly for the holiday closure.

The Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office wished everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunrise And Sunset Paddles Coming To Sloppy Floyd State Park

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Visitors to James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park will have two opportunities Saturday to get out on the Lower Lake with park rangers for special guided paddles.

The park will hold a Sunrise Paddle Saturday, September 5, from 7 until 8 AM. Participants should meet at the park office by 7 AM and bring water along with clothing that can get wet.

Later Saturday, rangers will head back onto the Lower Lake for a Sunset Paddle. Participants should meet at the park office by 7 PM, with the paddle scheduled for 7:30 PM.

For either event, the cost is $20 per person with kayak rental included, or $10 per person for those bringing their own kayak. A $10 park pass is also required.

Registration is required for both events. To register or get additional information, call the Sloppy Floyd State Park office at 706-857-0826.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Charged With Simple Assault Following Fair Street Dispute

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A 24-year-old man was arrested following a reported domestic dispute on Fair Street last Friday.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

State Audit Says Georgia Voter Rolls Achieve 99.9% Accuracy

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Georgia election officials say a new state audit found the state’s voter registration rolls have achieved a 99.9% accuracy rate when it comes to records that could potentially allow an ineligible or improperly verified individual to vote.

September 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – September 3, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, September 3, 2026:

September 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory Continues Today As Temperatures Reach Mid-90s

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Another very hot day is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and heat index values topping 100 degrees.

September 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

September Observed As National Suicide Prevention Month

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time set aside to raise awareness, share potentially lifesaving resources and encourage more open conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.

September 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Property Tax Meeting Explains Appeals, Tax Relief And Changes For Chattooga County Homeowners

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Chattooga County residents who missed Monday night’s meeting on property taxes and the assessment appeal process can now watch a recording of the program online.