Charlotte Reames

The holidays can be a rough time of year for many especially older folks in the community who are isolated or experiencing a recent loss. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reported on a 2021 survey by Sesame Care showed that 3 in 5 Americans feel their mental health is negatively impacted by the holidays.

The Bradshaw Library in Valley is hosting a holiday open house and book sale for browsers to enjoy. The book sale begins on the day of the holiday open house, December 16, and runs through January 3.

When LaFayette High student Chasidy Lewis traveled all the way to Hawaii to participate in the All-American Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, she probably wasn't expecting to have to learn a whole routine in four days but that's what a true athlete does.

During the Chambers County Commission meeting, County Engineer Josh Harvill gave a brief update on the plans for the Chambers County Lake off of County Road 83 which is in the process of being reopened to the public since 2020.

At the Monday night commission meeting, the Chambers County Commissioners approved several equipment purchases for the Highway Department totaling $216,500 at the request of County Engineer Josh Harvill.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Valley Times-News is doing a Q&A with all of the support staff of the year in the Chambers County School System. Today, we are writing about Tina Wilkins, a P.E. Aide at Huguley Elementary. We asked her 17 questions, and we included her responses below. For all six years that Tina Wilkins […]

County Engineer Josh Harvill gave an update on county road maintenance projects at Monday night's county commissioners meeting. Many roads in the county have been getting striping and pavement markers recently.

Coffee addicts on both sides of the Chattahoochee River are in luck as Starbucks is coming to West Point in the new year.

LaFayette Main Street held a mural dedication and city sign reveal on Thursday, ushering in a new era for ‘first impressions' into the city of LaFayette.

Most people want to be home with their families during the holidays, which usually means that businesses need to close, phones go to voicemail and mailboxes are empty. With Christmas coming up next week, it's a good time to find out what the hours are for local businesses and municipalities and plan errands ahead of time.