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August 29, 2026

AAA Warns Labor Day Travelers To Expect Higher Costs And Heavy Traffic

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Americans planning a Labor Day getaway should prepare for higher travel costs and heavier traffic, according to a new holiday travel outlook from AAA.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

‘Hands Across The Border’ DUI Enforcement Campaign Begins Sunday

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Drivers across Northwest Georgia can expect an increased focus on impaired driving as the 35th annual “Hands Across the Border” enforcement campaign gets underway Sunday.

July 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Stocking Full of Love Car & Motorcycle Show Set for Labor Day

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The Walker County Stocking Full of Love Car and Motorcycle Show will return on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.

The event will be held at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School, located at 9858 U.S. Highway 27 in Rock Spring. Show hours will be from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., with registration from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Pre-registration is $20 through August 30, and day-of-show registration is $25. The event will feature cars, motorcycles, local vendors, a swap meet and food.

All proceeds will help Walker County Stocking Full of Love provide Christmas assistance for local children and families in need.

April 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Swim Guide Returns to Monitor Water Safety Across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama

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As warmer weather settles into Northwest Georgia, the Coosa River Basin Initiative is gearing up for another season of water safety monitoring ahead of the busy summer months.