SPLOST funds are back in focus for Walker County. County leaders will meet this evening in a special called session to decide how to distribute millions of dollars from the 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST. An intergovernmental agreement on the use and distribution of those proceeds is expected to be on the table. In addition, commissioners will consider a resolution aimed at allocating excess revenue from the 2020 SPLOST, signaling more projects or services could benefit from the surplus funds. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Walker County Commissioners Office on South Duke Street in LaFayette. Other items on the agenda include approving minutes from the August 7th meeting, commissioner comments, and standard procedural business. And a quick reminder: the next regular commissioners meeting is set for Thursday, September 4th — now with a new location — at 201 South Duke Street.
Drivers heading north on I-75 tomorrow — be prepared for delays. The Georgia Department of Transportation says it will close the right northbound lane between mile markers 352 and 354 in Catoosa County to repair a section of the roadway. The lane closure is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. GDOT urges drivers to slow down, use caution, and expect backups in the area. Motorists may want to plan for extra travel time or consider an alternate route. For real-time updates, visit 511-G-A-dot-org or check the 511 Georgia app.
There’s a new face helping keep students safe at Ridgeland High School. The school has announced Corporal Nicole Flood as its new School Resource Officer. Flood joins the Ridgeland community after serving 10 years in Chattooga County. Corporal Flood is now officially on campus as the school year continues.
The LaFayette High School softball team continued its winning ways Monday night with a dominant performance on the field. The Lady Ramblers rolled past Heritage with a 9-1 victory, fueled by a strong showing at the plate and on the mound. Harley Perkins led the offense, going a perfect 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs and scoring a run.
Emma House chipped in with 2 hits, an RBI, and a run of her own. Addi Hogue and Bralie Blevins each drove in runs as well, combining for 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. On the mound, Marlie Day delivered a solid outing — pitching five innings, allowing just three hits, and striking out five. The Ramblers hit the road again as they face LFO on Wednesday at 5:30.
Emma House chipped in with 2 hits, an RBI, and a run of her own. Addi Hogue and Bralie Blevins each drove in runs as well, combining for 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. On the mound, Marlie Day delivered a solid outing — pitching five innings, allowing just three hits, and striking out five. The Ramblers hit the road again as they face LFO on Wednesday at 5:30.