Big day on campus as LaFayette High School. Fall break may be happening but plenty is going on. The school is hosting two state playoff games today. The volleyball team will face Gilmer inside Dan Priest Arena. The action starts at 5 today and tickets are $10. The softball team will face Bainbridge in a doubleheader. The first game is set for 5pm. If a third game is needed in softball, that game will be played at noon on Thursday. Tickets for the softball doubleheader are $12.
Advance voting is now underway in Walker County for municipal elections in Chickamauga, LaFayette, and Rossville — along with a county-wide vote on the 2026 SPLOST, a proposed one-cent sales tax for local projects. Early voting runs weekdays from 8 to 5 through October 31st, with Saturday voting on October 18th and 25th from 9 to 5. Voting locations include the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette, the Chickamauga Civic Center, and the Rossville Municipal Civic Center. For a full list of SPLOST projects, visit walkercountyga.gov/2026splost.
Walker County is getting a $25,000 boost for historic preservation, thanks to a federal grant awarded through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The funding will support phase two of a project to resurvey historic resources in the southern part of the county — specifically between Highway 151 and West Armuchee Valley Road. Researchers will review more than 250 sites, including historic homes, businesses, community landmarks, and farm buildings — along with unique structures like water towers, wells, bridges, and monuments. The goal is to help preserve and document the county’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring will host an Open House this Thursday, October 16th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is part of a college-wide Open House happening at all six GNTC campuses, offering campus tours, program info, and a chance to meet faculty and staff. GNTC will also waive the $25 application fee for anyone who applies in person that day. Visitors can learn about admissions, financial aid, and career services — plus take home GNTC giveaways. For details, contact GNTC Admissions at 866-983-4682 or visit GNTC.edu.