Lucille “Lucy” Thomas Chandler, age 88, of LaFayette passed away Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born on December 9, 1937, to the late Amsar Thomas and Irene Gross Thomas in Trenton, Georgia.Lucy graduated from LaFayette High School. She went on to substitute teaching where she developed a love for early childhood education. Lucy received a bachelor’s degree from West Georgia College in 1975, and later earned a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 1979.She devoted more than two decades to shaping young minds through her work with the Walker County Board of Education, where she taught from 1976 until her retirement in 1998.Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jerry Chandler; her two sons, Thomas Lamar Chandler and Jeffrey David Chandler; sister, Jackie Shelby; and brother, Gary Thomas.Survivors include her son, Mark (Rhonda) Chandler of Rock Spring; grandsons, Clayton (Emily) Chandler of LaFayette, Tyler Chandler of LaFayette, Zach Chandler of LaFayette, and granddaughter, Brooke Chandler Hall of Atlanta; two great-grandchildren, Caroline Chandler and Leo Hall; sisters, Ann Snyder and Joyce Cook; brothers, Jim and Leon Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, at the funeral home with a graveside service to follow at the LaFayette City Cemetery with Rev. Danny Freeman officiating.Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

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GNTC Hosts Third Annual NC3 Signing Day

In case you missed our live-stream of our third annual NC3 Signing Day, here is a recording. During National Signing Day, participating National Coalition of NC3 – National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership Schools across the nation hosted high school students, parents, educators, industry partners, potential employers and others to watch students sign their letters of commitment to pursue a technical education at the college of their choice after they finish high school The post Video: NC3 Signing Day 202 appeared first on GNTC.

Wilson Road Bridge Closure Announced for June 4

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HAHarvey Walden

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Wilson Road Bridge Closure Announced for June 4

CHATTANOOGA, TN (May 28, 2026) – The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works is announcing the temporary closure of the Wilson Road bridge over Chattanooga Creek due to structural deficiencies in the 64-year-old bridge, as identified by a recent state inspection. To remain in compliance with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) safety regulations, the bridge, which connects Georgia and Tennessee, will be fully closed to all traffic starting Thursday, June 4, 2026, until repairs have been performed that satisfy state and federal requirements. Chattanooga Public Works staff will install advanced warning signage and physical blockades to divert traffic. The city is developing traffic control plans for implementation alongside the Walker County Department of Public Works. All residents are advised to follow the posted detour and avoid the Wilson Road crossing until further notice. City staff are also working to identify the scope, funding, and project delivery plan to remediate the deteriorating structural elements and return the bridge to service. Once a repair plan has been created and executed, the bridge will be re-inspected before it is reopened to the public. The Wilson Road bridge is among a large number of aging bridges that allow Chattanoogans to cross rivers, creeks, interstates, railroads and valleys. The cost to repair Wilson Road Bridge, built in 1962, is not yet known. Recommended detour routes per Chattanooga Public Works and Walker County Public Works: Northbound Detour Route (leaving Georgia) Turn onto Glentana Street Continue onto Maple Street Turn left onto Williams Street Continue onto Hooker Road northbound to reconnect with your route Southbound Detour Route (leaving Tennessee) Turn onto Workman Road Turn onto Rossville Boulevard southbound Turn onto McFarland Avenue southbound Merge/Continue onto Maple Street Turn onto Glentana Street to reconnect with your route Please follow all posted detour signs and allow extra time for your commute.

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