Georgia motorists are getting another break at the pump just as one of the busiest travel weeks of the year gets underway.
Fans of the legendary country music group Alabama are invited to Fort Payne for Alabama Fan Appreciation Week 2026, a three-day celebration of live music, songwriting, and special fan experiences.
The event will take place June 18 through June 20 in Fort Payne, the hometown of Alabama, bringing together fans for a weekend filled with music, memories, and Southern hospitality.
The celebration begins Thursday, June 18, with Teddy Gentry’s “Singing with the Stars” Talent Contest, showcasing rising talent while benefiting the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center.
On Friday, June 19, Toast Fore the Jam returns with a laid-back golf event featuring four-person teams, music from a DJ, lunch, swag, and plenty of fun, Alabama-style.
Also on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, the Alabama Songwriters Showcase will bring award-winning Nashville songwriters to the stage to perform hit songs and share the stories behind them. The showcase will be hosted by Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry.
Organizers say tickets are limited for several events, and fans are encouraged to plan ahead.
A Piedmont man is facing charges following a motorcycle theft investigation in Cherokee County, Alabama.
One of Northeast Alabama’s most popular summer traditions returns this weekend as Bluegrass on the Rim celebrates its 13th year at the Little River Canyon Center.
The event will take place Saturday, June 13, in the scenic setting overlooking Little River Canyon and will feature performances by Three On A String and Foggy Hollow Bluegrass.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, family and friends for an evening of music under the stars. J-Bird’s BBQ will be on site with food available for purchase, leashed pets are welcome, and children ages 10 and under will be admitted free.
Gates open at 5 p.m., with music beginning at 6 p.m.
Organizers say the event combines great bluegrass music, beautiful scenery and family-friendly entertainment, making it a favorite annual gathering for residents and visitors alike.
Additional information and tickets are available through the Little River Canyon Center.
Residents across Chattooga County and the surrounding counties of Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama can look forward to another stretch of pleasant early June weather through the weekend.
A new performing arts venue bearing the name of Alabama music legend Randy Owen has officially opened on the campus of Jacksonville State University.
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