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September 7, 2026

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 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

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.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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

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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.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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

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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.