Cold days and nights are a thing of the past now. The sun is shining longer, and daytime temperatures are on the rise.

You've probably heard the saying: There's no free lunch.

Eight dishes; three rounds; 524 votes.

Benefiting Notre Dame High School, this sold-out event helped raise funds for new brick signage on the campus.

Combining its two signature events, Walker County Chamber hosted its formal annual gala and annual dinner, featuring food, live music and a ceremony recognizing outstanding local businesses and nonprofits.

An evening of beads, jazz music and hurricane cocktails, Chambliss Center for Children's 10th annual gala featured more than New Orleans-style fun — it also helped support the local nonprofit, which has been caring for community children since 1872.