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Dade County High School Names Paige Hill 2026 Teacher of the Year

Friday, May 22

Dade County High School has announced that U.S. History teacher Paige Hill has been named the school’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, recognizing her dedication, enthusiasm, and impact on students and staff. School leaders praised Hill for the positive influence she has made in just... Read More.

Major I-59 Reconstruction Project Set to Begin After Memorial Day in DeKalb County

Thursday, May 21

A major reconstruction project along Interstate 59 southbound near the Georgia state line is set to begin after Memorial Day, bringing lane closures, traffic shifts, and the temporary closure of the Alabama Welcome Center over the next several years. The $47.5 million project, awarded to... Read More.

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American Legion Post 106 to Host Memorial Day Service Saturday in Trenton

Thursday, May 21

American Legion Post 106 to Host Memorial Day Service in Trenton TRENTON, Ga. — American Legion Post 106 is inviting the community to attend a special Memorial Day service honoring the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States military. The... Read More.

Dade County Board of Elections Announces Recount, Certification Meeting, and Runoff Election Information

Thursday, May 21

Dade County Board of Elections Announces Recount, Certification Meeting, and Runoff Election Information TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Board of Elections & Registration has announced several upcoming election-related dates and procedures following the May 19 General Primary Election. Election officials say the board will move... Read More.

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GNTC Welding Program Continues to Meet Growing Industry Demand Across Northwest Georgia

Thursday, May 21

Georgia Northwestern Technical College officials say the college’s Welding and Joining Technology program continues to see strong demand as manufacturers and industrial employers across Northwest Georgia search for skilled workers to fill critical positions. The program, offered at GNTC’s campuses in Rome, Cedartown, Rock Spring... Read More.

Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

Thursday, May 21

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's labor force surged to an all-time high of 5,461,455, and that total employment also set a new record at 5,271,138. The April unemployment rate held steady at 3.5%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than... Read More.

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North Sand Mountain Names Coach Birchfield to Lead Lady Bison Basketball Program

Thursday, May 21

North Sand Mountain High School has announced the addition of Coach Birchfield to the Lady Bison basketball program, bringing years of playing and coaching experience to the school’s athletic department. Coach Birchfield is a 2013 graduate of Dade County High School and continued his basketball... Read More.

Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures for Memorial Day Travel Weekend

Wednesday, May 20

The Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending interstate lane closures statewide for the upcoming Memorial Day travel period to help reduce traffic delays and improve safety for motorists traveling during the busy holiday weekend. According to Georgia DOT, interstate lane closures will be suspended beginning... Read More.

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Clay Fuller Wins Republican Primary for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District With 81% Of The Vote

Wednesday, May 20

Clay Fuller Wins Republican Primary for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District Republican voters across Georgia’s 14th Congressional District have officially selected Clay Fuller as their nominee for Congress following Tuesday’s election. According to unofficial results with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Fuller won the Republican primary with... Read More.

Dade County District 1 Commission Race Headed to Runoff; SPLOST Approved by Voters

Tuesday, May 19

Dade County District 1 Commission Race Headed to Runoff; SPLOST Approved by Voters Unofficial results are now in from Tuesday’s election in Dade County, with the District 1 County Commission race headed to a runoff election and voters approving the continuation of the county’s one-cent... Read More.

Dade County High School Names Paige Hill 2026 Teacher of the Year

Major I-59 Reconstruction Project Set to Begin After Memorial Day in DeKalb County

American Legion Post 106 to Host Memorial Day Service Saturday in Trenton

Dade County Board of Elections Announces Recount, Certification Meeting, and Runoff Election Information

GNTC Welding Program Continues to Meet Growing Industry Demand Across Northwest Georgia

Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

North Sand Mountain Names Coach Birchfield to Lead Lady Bison Basketball Program

Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures for Memorial Day Travel Weekend

Clay Fuller Wins Republican Primary for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District With 81% Of The Vote

Dade County District 1 Commission Race Headed to Runoff; SPLOST Approved by Voters

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