Villanow Street, between Duke Street and Main Street, will close at 6:30pm today. The closure is for the final Music on Main event downtown. If you’re traveling in LaFayette this evening, plan to take an alternate route and allow some extra travel time.
Early voting is continuing in Walker County ahead of the November 3rd general election, with 1,321 votes cast since early voting began Tuesday, Early voting continues through Friday, October 30th, at the Walker County Elections Office, on 311 South Main Street in LaFayette. Regular voting hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Extended hours will be available Tuesday, October 27th, when the office will remain open until 6 p.m. Saturday early voting is available tomorrow and next Saturday. Additional early voting locations will open next Saturday, at the Chickamauga Civic Center, Rossville Civic Center and Fairyland Community Center. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precinct.
President Donald Trump is expected to draw a large crowd today when he visits Dalton Municipal Airport for a campaign rally. Whitfield County Sheriff Office says Airport Road, between Keith Mill Road and Browns Bridge Road, is expected to close from 12:30 until 5 this afternoon. Drivers should use alternate routes and expect heavier traffic on Walnut Avenue, Tibbs Bridge Road and the bypass. Rally parking is expected to begin at 8 a.m., with gates opening at 11:30. Attendees should review security restrictions before arriving. Backpacks and bags must meet size limits, and firearms, weapons, drones and coolers are among the prohibited items. Authorities are asking motorists to carpool when possible and warning that vehicles parked along the roadway will be towed.
Walker County Restaurant Report…, McDonald’s on LaFayette Road in Chickamauga received a score of 99. Sonic Drive-In on North Main Street in LaFayette scored 96, while the Sonic in Chickamauga received a 95. Key West Inn on North Main Street in LaFayette scored 92. Dairy Queen on North Main Street in LaFayette received the lowest score on the list, with an 86.
LaFayette High School volleyball begins its quest for a state championship tonight. The top-seeded Lady Ramblers host number-32 Jordan High School in the opening round of the GHSA Class AAA State Volleyball Tournament. The match is set for 5:30 at Dan Priest Arena in LaFayette. Georgia 93-7 will broadcast the best of five match. If you’re heading over to watch, ticket price is $10.