Walker County residents will have a chance to learn more about the proposed 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax — or SPLOST — later today. Chairwoman Angie Teems will host a live question-and-answer session on the county’s official Facebook page starting at four o’clock this afternoon. She’ll talk about what SPLOST means for local taxpayers and discuss potential projects that could be funded through the sales tax. Residents can submit questions ahead of time by visiting walkercountyga.gov slash feedback, or join the conversation during the livestream.
LaFayette’s Channing Wilson took the top spot on CBS-TV’s The Road Sunday night. Performing in Dallas, Wilson wrapped up the show with a lively cover of Waylon Jennings’ “Honky Tonk Heroes” and followed it with his original song, “Drink That Strong.” His performance energized the audience and impressed the judges, earning him the highest rating of the night among six performers. Two contestants, Jenny and Olivia, landed in the bottom two after audience voting. At the end of the episode, Olivia was sent home, while Jenny moved forward in the competition. The Road continues next week on CBS as the remaining artists return to the stage for another round of performances.
Drivers in Chattooga County should be prepared for a road closure on Hair Lake Road beginning today. County officials say the section between Mahan Road and Beavers Road will be closed to all traffic as maintenance and repair work continues. Crews have had temporary signs and steel plates in place over the weekend, but the full closure starts today—weather permitting—and is expected to last through the end of the business day on Tuesday. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes and drive with caution in the area.
A warning today for Georgia families who rely on SNAP benefits. Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says there’s not enough funding to cover November SNAP benefits. Unless Congress acts soon, Electronic Benefit Transfer cards will stop working on November first. The Georgia Department of Human Services urges recipients to plan ahead, use existing funds, and check balances through the ConnectEBT app or website. SNAP benefits are fully federally funded, and submitting multiple applications won’t speed up payments. For the latest updates, visit dhs.georgia.gov.