Only two days remain for early voting in Walker County’s General Primary Election. Early voting is available today at the Walker County Elections Office in LaFayette, and at the Rossville Municipal Civic Center. Voters are encouraged to take advantage of the quick and convenient early voting period. Early voting wraps up tomorrow. The primary is set for Tuesday.
The City of LaFayette is celebrating the official opening of Adventure Acres, the city’s first signature park. A grand opening ceremony is set for Wednesday, May 20th at 4 p.m. City officials say crews recently completed major landscaping work, including the installation of 22 pallets of sod across the main park grounds, completed by the city’s Road Department. Officials praised the department’s work, saying the new park reflects strong community pride and will become a valuable asset. Adventure Acres is part of LaFayette’s continued investment in parks, recreation, and outdoor amenities for residents and visitors.
Cleanup of the former Crystal Springs Print Works Factory site in Chickamauga is expected to take up to four years. The city recently accepted a $1.45 million federal grant to begin removing contamination from the 130-acre property and hopes to secure another $4 million by June. Officials say the former mill site could eventually become home to restaurants, businesses, and green space. Public meetings are also planned this summer as redevelopment efforts move forward.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety is warning residents about scam text messages claiming to be from the Georgia State Patrol. The fake messages say drivers have unpaid fines, violations, or enforcement actions tied to their vehicle. Officials say the Georgia State Patrol will never contact anyone by text message. Residents are urged not to click any links or respond to the messages. Instead, delete the text immediately.
Newborn safety devices, often called “baby boxes,” will now be allowed at fire stations, police stations, hospitals, and ambulance services across Georgia under legislation signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. The measure was authored by State Representative Mike Cameron. House Bill 350 creates a safe, secure, and monitored option for newborn surrender during emergencies. Facilities using the devices must also have emergency medical personnel on-site 24-hours a day.