The Walker County Board of Commissioners will set the county’s 2025 millage rate at a public meeting on Thursday, September 4, at 6 p.m. The meeting takes place at the Courthouse Annex IV in LaFayette. A slight tax reduction of 0.53 percent is proposed, offering minor relief for property owners. Residents are encouraged to attend and learn how the adjustment could affect local services and tax bills.
As Labor Day weekend nears, the Georgia DOT is suspending all interstate lane closures to ease traffic and improve safety. The suspension begins at noon Friday, and runs through 5 a.m. Tuesday. Expect heavy congestion on I-75, I-16, and around Macon. Lighter traffic is forecast near the Alabama and South Carolina borders. Drivers are urged to plan ahead, stay alert, and use the free 511GA app for real-time updates. HERO and CHAMP roadside units will be on duty statewide. For more, visit 511ga.org or dial 5-1-1.
In response to the deadly violence in Minneapolis yesterday, President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. flags flown at half-staff. The proclamation calls for flags to remain lowered through sunset on Monday as a mark of respect for the victims. The order applies to all federal buildings, military posts, U.S. embassies, and naval vessels at home and abroad.
All lanes of I-75 near Dalton were closed for a portion of yesterday afternoon. A commercial vehicle crash caused the traffic snarl. The incident happened at mile marker 331, just before the Walnut Avenue exit. According to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, the crash brought down power lines across the roadway, causing significant delays.
LaFayette High School’s softball game at LFO scheduled for yesterday was cancelled. Varsity and JV will travel today to Gilmer. First pitch for the varsity game is set for 5pm.