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Nighttime Resurfacing Work to Resume on I-24 in Dade County May 27th

Friday, May 23

Dade County, GA – Resurfacing operations on Interstate 24 are set to resume Tuesday night, May 27, as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews return to work on a key stretch of the highway. Weather permitting, the project will begin at 9 p.m. and... Read More.

North Alabama Unemployment Holding Steady Also in Jackson and DeKalb Counties

Friday, May 23

North Alabama Unemployment Holding Steady in Jackson and DeKalb Counties While Georgia celebrates falling unemployment across every region this April, neighboring counties in North Alabama are also maintaining strong job numbers. According to the Alabama Department of Labor’s most recent data, as of March: Jackson County... Read More.

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Georgia Unemployment Drops Across All Regions in April – Dade County at 2.7%

Thursday, May 22

Georgia Unemployment Drops Across All Regions in April – Dade County at 2.7% The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment rates fell in every regional commission area of the state during the month of April—a strong sign for Georgia’s growing economy. Labor Commissioner Bárbara... Read More.

Thursday Discussion with Dade County Executive Townsend

Thursday, May 22

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Severe Storms Strike Dade County, Georgia, on May 20, 2025

Wednesday, May 21

Dade County, Georgia, experienced significant severe weather late Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, as a powerful storm system swept through the region. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning early on in the evening with a tornado warning following later on for... Read More.

Dade BOE buys into HMH instructionals for 2025-26

Tuesday, May 20

Trenton, GA- With the summer winddown in sight, the Dade County Board of Education begins looking ahead to the next school year, namely on its operational budget along with new instructional materials for the classroom, in its regularly scheduled board meeting Monday night. In addition to passing Superintendent... Read More.

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Dade County to Open Community Shelters Ahead of Tuesday Storms

Monday, May 19

In preparation for potentially severe weather moving into the tri-state area Tuesday afternoon and evening, Dade County officials will open all community shelters starting at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday. The shelters will remain open through 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. This decision comes following storm forecasts and advisories... Read More.

Severe Thunderstorms Possible in Northwest Georgia Tuesday Evening

Monday, May 19

A line of severe thunderstorms may move into northwest Georgia Tuesday evening, bringing the potential for damaging winds. The storms are expected to move south and east through the night. Stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts.

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Lt. Governor’s Office to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Trenton on May 20

Monday, May 19

Trenton, GA — Residents of Dade County will have the opportunity to meet directly with a representative from Lt. Governor Burt Jones’ office during upcoming mobile office hours on Tuesday, May 20. Luke Hetland, North Georgia Field Director for the Lt. Governor, will be available... Read More.

Weekend Adoption Event Brings New Homes for Shelter Dogs

Monday, May 19

Trenton, GA — Over the weekend, a successful adoption event at the Dade County Sports Complex, during the Antique Alley yard sale, brought a wave of community support and several happy endings for local shelter dogs. Hosted by the Trenton-Dade animal shelter and Luck's Rescue,... Read More.

Nighttime Resurfacing Work to Resume on I-24 in Dade County May 27th

North Alabama Unemployment Holding Steady Also in Jackson and DeKalb Counties

Georgia Unemployment Drops Across All Regions in April – Dade County at 2.7%

Thursday Discussion with Dade County Executive Townsend

Severe Storms Strike Dade County, Georgia, on May 20, 2025

Dade BOE buys into HMH instructionals for 2025-26

Dade County to Open Community Shelters Ahead of Tuesday Storms

Severe Thunderstorms Possible in Northwest Georgia Tuesday Evening

Lt. Governor’s Office to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Trenton on May 20

Weekend Adoption Event Brings New Homes for Shelter Dogs

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