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Catoosa County Couple Convicted of Child Cruelty; Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Monday, April 21

April 21st 2025 - A Catoosa County couple were tried by jury the week of March 24, 2025 for the offenses of Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree (2 counts) and Cruelty to Children in the 2nd Degree (2 counts). The couple were... Read More.

GNTC’s 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony

Monday, April 21

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Spring Commencement is Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m, at the Forum River Center, Rome, Georgia. Approximately 200 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Forum River Center on Thursday, April 24, armed with the... Read More.

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Trenton DDA Gets Off the Ground with Plans for Downtown Revitalization

Monday, April 21

After over a year of preparation, Trenton’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is officially up and running. The board, which meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 10 a.m. at City Hall, has held three meetings so far. In early 2025, the DDA focused on creating... Read More.

Dade County Commission Holds Special Meeting on Fire Services, Creek Restoration Project

Monday, April 21

On April 9, the Dade County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to vote on three time-sensitive items. Two of the items involved fire services. The commission approved an updated Fire Protection and Rescue Services Agreement, which now requires fire departments to submit... Read More.

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Trenton Animal Shelter Gets Boost from Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation

Saturday, April 19

Trenton’s city animal shelter is getting much-needed upgrades, thanks to a $5,000 cash donation and $3,000 in supplies from MuttNation, the nonprofit founded by country star Miranda Lambert. The support came after Audray Luck of Luck’s Rescue posted an Amazon wishlist in local Facebook groups,... Read More.

DCHS Golf Team Competed at Dogwood Hills

Saturday, April 19

The DCHS Golf Team competed at Dogwood Hills this week against North Sand Mountain and Section. The Wolverines secured 2nd place in the event with a total score of 169. North Sand Mountain took 1st place with a score of 158, while Section finished... Read More.

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4-H Watermelon Growing Contest

Saturday, April 19

This contest is open to all 4-H'ers, Kindergarten through 12th grade, and only one submission is allowed per 4-H'er. All weights must be measured and verified by the County Extension Office and are due in... Read More.

Dade County Cross Country/Track and Field Has a Great Week

Saturday, April 19

Thursday was a good bounce back day for Senior Halen Chaney and his 4x100 relay team. He ran a personal record of 11.49 in the 100M dash and won the 200M. The 4x100 relay team of Evan Avans, Nate Hurst, Harley Russell, and Halen... Read More.

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Jackson County Authorities Are Searching For A Man Who Briefly Kidnapped An 11-Year-Old Boy On Sand Mountain

Friday, April 18

We have a Information on a story out of Jackson County , where authorities are searching for a man who briefly kidnapped an 11-year-old boy on Sand Mountain in Flat Rock Wednesday. According to Sheriff Rocky Harnen, the incident happened just before 7 a.m. on... Read More.

Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.6% in March

Friday, April 18

Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% in March, unchanged from February’s revised rate, according to the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL). The state’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average by six-tenths of a percentage point. Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes... Read More.

Catoosa County Couple Convicted of Child Cruelty; Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

GNTC’s 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony

Trenton DDA Gets Off the Ground with Plans for Downtown Revitalization

Dade County Commission Holds Special Meeting on Fire Services, Creek Restoration Project

Trenton Animal Shelter Gets Boost from Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation

DCHS Golf Team Competed at Dogwood Hills

4-H Watermelon Growing Contest

Dade County Cross Country/Track and Field Has a Great Week

Jackson County Authorities Are Searching For A Man Who Briefly Kidnapped An 11-Year-Old Boy On Sand Mountain

Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.6% in March

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