Dade County to Break Ground on New Elections Building Wednesday

TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Board of Commissioners will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the county’s new Elections Building at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, on Georgia Avenue in Trenton. The event is open to the public.

Members of the Board of Commissioners will be joined by the Dade County Board of Elections, county officials, and community leaders to officially mark the beginning of construction.

The new purpose-built facility will serve as the permanent home for Dade County’s elections operations. The building will include dedicated space for election equipment storage, staff offices, poll worker training, and other administrative functions necessary to conduct local, state, and federal elections.

“This ceremony marks a significant milestone for Dade County,” said Commission Chairman Don Townsend. “The Board of Commissioners remains committed to ensuring that elections are administered in a secure, professional, and efficient manner, and this facility will support that responsibility for years to come.”

Construction will be overseen by Robert Roberts, owner and general contractor of Robert Roberts LLC of Chattanooga. County officials noted that the projected cost of the facility is $1.79 million — significantly lower than the original estimate of more than $3.2 million.

The project is being funded through Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) revenues designated for capital improvements. County leaders have emphasized that the facility is designed to meet operational and legal requirements while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Residents are encouraged to attend Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony.