Governor Kemp Issues Statewide State of Emergency

Governor Brian Kemp has issued a statewide State of Emergency ahead of tomorrow’s inclement weather to ensure Georgia is as prepared as possible for the winter storm.Hazardous conditions can develop quickly and make travel dangerous, so he encourages all Georgians to stay vigilant as... Read More.
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Weekly Discussion With County Executive Townsend

Join us for our weekly discussion about Dade County as Evan Stone talks with County Executive Townsend. Today, we talk about the storm coming, shelters, infrastructure, and more. Join us each week right here on DiscoverDade.com

GDOT Prepares for Winter Storm

Ahead of the increasing threat of snowfall and icy conditions expected to arrive across much of Georgia early Friday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) began active brine operations overnight which continued this morning across metro Atlanta and north Georgia, with application... Read More.
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Dade County Officials Attend Topping Out Ceremony For New Hospital

State Representative Mike Cameron, Dade County Executive Don Townsend, Dade County EMA Director Alex Case, and Dade County EMS Director Kyle Gross joined elected officials, community representatives, and others from northwest Georgia at the “topping out” ceremony for CHI Memorial’s new northwest Georgia hospital.... Read More.

School Closings In The Area

Dade County Schools are Closed Friday, January 10, 2025. All weekend activities are also canceled. Dekalb County, AL Schools are Closed Friday, January 10, 2025. Jackson County, AL Schools are Closed Friday, January 10, 2025. GNTC is Closed Friday, January 10, 2025. *We will update this list as we... Read More.
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Department of Health Closed Friday, January 10

The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District office in Rome and health departments in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk, and Walker counties will be closed Friday, January 10.
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Dekalb County, AL Warming Centers Open

Due to the forecast of life threatening brutal cold temperatures and wind chills through Saturday, January 11*, DeKalb County EMA, DeKalb County Council on Aging, Marked For Life Ministries, and the DeKalb County Association of Fire Departments (Henagar Fire Department) have coordinated the provision... Read More.

Dade County Warming Stations All Open

All Dade County Shelters are Currently OPEN as warming Shelters. * Sports Complex Storm Shelter - 9622 Us-Hwy 11, Trenton, GA 30752 * South Dade Storm Shelter - 265 School Street, Rising Fawn, GA 30738 * Davis Storm Shelter (Sand Mountain) - 249 Davis School Road, Trenton,... Read More.