Chattooga High School Invites Community To Red & Black Bash

Chattooga High School is inviting the entire community to show its Indian pride during the Red & Black Bash Block Party coming up Wednesday, September 30.

The event will be held from 6 until 8 PM in the Chattooga High School parking lot and is open to students, families and community members.

The Red & Black Bash will feature local vendors, food trucks, games and activities, along with an opportunity for the community to meet this year’s Chattooga High School Homecoming Court.

The evening will also feature an outdoor community pep rally as students and supporters come together to show their support for the Indians.

Best of all, admission is free and all games and activities are free.

School officials are encouraging everyone to wear their red and black, bring the family and enjoy an evening of food, fun and Chattooga Indian spirit.

The Red & Black Bash runs from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, September 30, at Chattooga High School.

Lauren Alaina and Mark Wills to Headline Labor Day at the Post

Country music stars Lauren Alaina and Mark Wills will headline the 2026 Labor Day at the Post celebration in Fort Oglethorpe on Monday, September 7, with a full day of free entertainment and family activities planned.

The free event will take place from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Barnhardt Circle in Fort Oglethorpe.

Live music begins at 1 p.m. with James Rogers, followed by Shelby Mosteller at 2 p.m., Hiwassee Bend at 3 p.m., Remembering January at 4 p.m., and special guest The Singing Barber, Noah Peters, at 5 p.m. Mark Wills will perform at 6 p.m., with Walker County native and Grand Ole Opry member Lauren Alaina taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to the music, the celebration will feature a classic car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with awards at 3:30 p.m., along with food trucks from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., a local vendor market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a free Kids Zone and petting zoo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is free, and organizers invite residents from across Northwest Georgia and the Chattanooga area to enjoy a full day of music, food, shopping, classic cars and family-friendly activities.

Lauren Alaina, Mark Wills To Headline Fort Oglethorpe’s Labor Day At The Post

 

Walker County native and Grand Ole Opry member Lauren Alaina along with Mark Wills have been named headliners for the City of Fort Oglethorpe’s 2026 Labor Day at the Post celebration.

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6th Annual Chattooga County Plant Swap Set for May 2 in Summerville; Vendors Now Wanted

The Free 6th Annual Chattooga County Plant Swap is set for Saturday, May 2nd, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Teloga Springs Farm, 9505 Hwy 337 in Summerville, bringing local gardeners together for an afternoon of swapping plants and supporting community causes. Organizers say all donations benefit the Animal Advocates of Chattooga County and the Teloga Fire Department, and note it will be a cash-only event.

Along with the plant swap, the event will feature raffle tickets, vendors, food trucks, and a bake sale, giving families plenty to do while shopping and connecting with fellow growers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.

Organizers are also seeking vendors and crafters to participate. Vendor setup is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and vendor spots are $30. Vendors should plan to bring their own pop-up tent and tables, as they will not be provided, and organizers say no power or Wi-Fi will be available.

For more information or to register as a vendor, contact Mandy at 423-802-8660 or email chattoogacountyplantswap@gmail.com.