If you’re looking for fresh, local produce head over to the 27 Farmer’s Market at the Walker County Civic Center today. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering everything from okra and potatoes to beans, corn, tomatoes, honey, and more. And while you’re there, consider giving back—Blood Assurance will be on site hosting a blood drive for eligible donors.
Starting Tuesday, August 5, 10-digit dialing will be mandatory for all local calls in the Chattanooga area and across the 423 area code. That means you’ll need to dial the area code plus the 7-digit number—even for local calls. The change is part of Tennessee’s rollout of the new 729 area code, which will overlay the existing 423 region due to a shortage of available numbers. Existing numbers won’t change, but new ones may carry the 729 code starting September 5. Make sure to update your contact lists, alarm systems, and any devices that still use 7-digit dialing.
As students head back to class, AAA is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert near schools and bus stops. The annual “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” campaign, launched in partnership with the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, aims to prevent child pedestrian crashes during the busy back-to-school season. A recent AAA survey shows nearly 70% of Georgia drivers travel through school zones in the fall. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, avoid distractions, and watch for kids walking or biking to school.
The High School Football season is just around the corner. This season you can hear all the action of LaFayette Rambler football on Georgia 93-7 and streaming online at DiscoverWalker.com. You can hear our pre-season interview with head coach Ethan Thompson on Friday following our noon news. The Ramblers will scrimmage Model and Coahulla Creek this Friday night. The regular season begins with a showdown against Chattooga County on August 15th. That game will be at Jack King Stadium and Jeff Suttle Field. That is the first of only four home games this year for LaFayette. Homecoming is set for September 19th against Adairsville. You can view the complete schedule on our website at DiscoverWalker.com