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September 7, 2026

Cooler Labor Day Weather Arrives In Northwest Georgia

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A cold front moving through Georgia is bringing a noticeable change in the weather for Labor Day, with cooler temperatures replacing the heat that has dominated much of the past several days.

September 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

When Labor Unrest Turned Deadly In Trion: The Textile Strike Of 1934

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For generations of Chattooga County families, the textile mill at Trion was more than a place to work.

It was at the center of a community.

Families depended on the mill for their livelihoods. Generations worked there, and the history of Trion itself became inseparable from the history of textile manufacturing.

But during the depths of the Great Depression, tensions between textile workers and mill management were growing throughout the South.

In September 1934, those tensions reached Trion.

And on September 5, they turned deadly.

Two men — Deputy Sheriff W. M. “Milton” Hix and strike sympathizer J. B. Blalock — were fatally shot during a confrontation outside the Trion Cotton Mill.

The events in Trion were part of a much larger labor uprising that became known as the General Textile Strike of 1934, one of the largest labor disputes in American history and the largest labor protest the South had seen.

September 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Labor Day Travelers Urged To Use Caution As Holiday Weekend Comes To An End

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The Labor Day holiday weekend comes to an end today, and motorists should be prepared for heavier traffic as thousands of travelers make their way home.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat And Severe Storms Possible Today, Cooler For Labor Day

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A Heat Advisory remains in effect today across much of North and Central Georgia as another hot and humid afternoon is expected. In Chattooga County, the high will reach around 95 degrees, with the heat index potentially climbing to around 102.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory In Effect Today As Temperatures Climb Into Upper 90s

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Dangerous late-summer heat will continue across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today, with the National Weather Service keeping a Heat Advisory in effect until 8 PM this evening.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Labor Day Gospel Fest Coming Up Monday In Cloudland

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The Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department is getting ready for its Labor Day Gospel Fest, coming up Monday at Cloudland Community Park.

The event will run from 10 AM until 2 PM Eastern Time, with no admission charge.

There will be open-mic gospel music, and sound equipment will be provided. Anyone who would like to participate is encouraged to bring an instrument and join in.

The Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department will also be serving barbecue plates for $10, including a drink.

Again, the Labor Day Gospel Fest is Monday from 10 AM until 2 PM at Cloudland Community Park, sponsored by the Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Labor Day Gospel Fest Set For Monday In Cloudland

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The Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Labor Day Gospel Fest this Monday, September 7, at Cloudland Community Park.

The event will be held from 10 AM until 2 PM Eastern Time and there is no admission charge.

The Gospel Fest will feature open-mic gospel music, and sound equipment will be provided. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in during the event.

The Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department will also be selling barbecue plates for $10, which includes a drink.

The Labor Day Gospel Fest offers residents an opportunity to enjoy gospel music, food and fellowship while supporting the Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department.

Again, the event is Monday from 10 AM until 2 PM at Cloudland Community Park, with no admission fee.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Urges Drivers To Prepare Vehicles Before Labor Day Road Trips

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AAA says nearly 405,000 drivers needed roadside assistance during last year’s Labor Day holiday travel period. The most common problems involved towing, battery issues and flat tires.

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 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Patrol Stepping Up Patrols For Labor Day Weekend

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With thousands of Georgians expected to travel for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety is warning motorists to expect increased enforcement on highways and secondary roads across the state.