Fall break is over for Walker County Schools. Students head back to the classroom today. Watch out for school busses and slow it down when you’re going through a school zone.
Early voting turnout in Walker County is lagging behind most of Georgia. After the first week, Walker ranks 158th out of 159 counties, with just 4-point-87 percent of registered voters casting ballots. The Walker County Elections Officer says 1,793 votes were recorded through Friday. Early voting continues through October 30th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours October 27th. Saturday voting will be available from 9 to 5 at the Elections Office, plus voting locations in Chickamauga, Rossville and Lookout Mountain. Any registered Walker County voter can vote at any early voting location.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting tomorrow with a presentation on a forensic audit. The meeting will take place from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, on Highway 27 in Rock Spring. The meeting comes after State Representatives Mike Cameron and Steve Tarvin announced plans in August to introduce legislation requiring a forensic audit of Walker County Government. The proposed legislation would require the county to disclose negative quarterly budget variances and develop plans to address them.
A Chattooga County family caring for 11 foster children is facing a major need after losing their home and vehicles in a fire. Jimbo and LaRita Burke and all the children escaped safely. The family needs clothing, shoes, diapers and other essentials. Donations can be dropped off at The Well in Summerville, behind the courthouse at the former Son Rise Church. To arrange a donation, call 706-331-1963. The fire remains under investigation.
LaFayette is getting ready to shine for the holidays with a “Rhinestone Christmas” theme for this year’s annual Christmas parade. The theme was selected through a community vote. The parade is set for Friday, December 4th, beginning at 6 p.m. in downtown LaFayette. Local businesses, organizations and community groups can now sign up to enter a float. Registration is available through the City of LaFayette’s website and social media pages.
The LaFayette Lady Ramblers continue their run in the state volleyball tournament Wednesday, hosting Lumpkin County in the Sweet Sixteen. The number-one-seeded Ramblers face the number-17 Indians at Dan Priest Arena. First serve is at 5:30 p.m. Admission is ten dollars.