2024 Public Notice of General Election and Qualifying Information

In an announcement for Dade County residents, Election Supervisor Lowanna T. Vaughan has issued a public notice detailing the essential information regarding the upcoming General Primary Election scheduled for May 21, 2024. The notice outlines the commencement of Qualifying on March 4, 2024, lasting... Read More.

Georgia Declares Severe Weather Preparedness Week from February 5-9, 2024

The state of Georgia has officially designated February 5 - 9, 2024, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The state has experienced several impactful severe weather incidents in recent years, prompting authorities to encourage residents to take proactive measures in anticipation of potential hazards. As the... Read More.
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Tempers Flare During Dade County Commission meeting

The February Dade County Commission meeting got off to a rough start as County taxpayer John Huffman addressed commissioners during Citizens Participation. Huffman used his five minutes, in what more than one commissioner referred to as a “rant”, to voice his objection to the... Read More.
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New Reading Program, Board Achievements, and Future Plans Unveiled

A new reading program is on the way to Dade County Schools. Chris Davis, the Director of Academics/Testing for Dade County Schools, presented a contract for training and supplies to the Dade County Board of Education during their January meeting. Davis spoke about the importance... Read More.

Dade County Schools Weekly Update: Students Recognized for Excellence

Dade County Schools Recognize Students for Outstanding Character Traits Students from Davis Elementary School, Dade Elementary School, Dade Middle School, and Dade County High School were acknowledged for embodying the virtue of Fairness. At Davis Elementary School, Parker Maddox, Kalix Tinker, Red Dehlinger, and Ms. Jocie... Read More.
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Dade Enjoying Lowest Unemployment Rate in North GA at 2.3%

The unemployment rate for the Northwest Georgia Region was down in the month of December with statistics for the year showing positive growth in the region. A January 2024 press release from the Georgia Department of Labor shows that the unemployment rate was down one-tenth... Read More.
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Flood Watch Issued for North Georgia

A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for north and portions of central Georgia, including Dade County, from 7 PM Wednesday through 7 PM Friday. Total rainfall amounts from 2 to 4+ inches are expected inside the watch area with higher amounts in training storms. OVERVIEW: Showers... Read More.