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County Commission to Hold Budget Hearing Thursday, June 8th

Wednesday, June 7

On Thursday June 8th, the Dade County Board of Commissioners will be holding a public meeting to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year Budget. This meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Public Meeting Room located inside the Dade County Administrative Building... Read More.

Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution to Occur on June 9th and July14th

Monday, June 5

Food boxes will be donated to those who need it this summer on June 9th and July 14th. Those in need should go to Dade County High School starting at 10:00am. Boxes will be given out on a "First come, first served" basis.

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County Commission Secures Grant for Library HVAC System and Warns Against Increase in Scams

Friday, June 2

The Board of Commissioners kicked things off with board appointments and proclamations. The reappointment of Department of Family and Children's Services member Tanina was discussed, as she was willing to retire if a replacement could be found. The Board also discussed reappointment of Sarah... Read More.

Parking Lot Maintenance Phase 2 Begins

Friday, June 2

Updates to parking lots has entered its second phase. The first phase included the area in and out of the Veterans Park. Phase Two includes the parking area around the administration building. This will begin Friday, June 2nd at 2:00 PM.

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Dade County Executive Talks on KWN Morning News Show About Recent Property Assessment Notices

Thursday, June 1

Dade County Executive, Ted Rumley, appeared of KWN's morning news segment to talk about the recent property assessment notices and discussed the upcoming appeal process. Residents will have until June 24th to appeal their assessments. Watch the segment here!

City of Trenton Announces Agenda for June 12 Workshop and Meeting

Friday, May 26

WORKSHOP:1. Approval of agenda2. Approval of previous meeting(s) minutes:3. Board Appointments and/or Proclamationsa. Re-Appointment of Reece Fauscett to Dade County Library Board of Trustees4. Approval of SPLOST / Capital Equipmenta. Street Dept. Edger5. Police Dept. Surplus K9 car to GovDeals REGULAR MEETING:1. Call to Order:... Read More.

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Dade County Students Pioneer New NASA HUNCH Programs and Become a National Model for the Platform

Friday, May 26

Dade County Schools are partnered with NASA to help students gain knowledge and interest in STEM fields as well as providing them with opportunities to create equipment for astronauts to use on the International Space Station. DCS Superintendent Josh Ingle shared the following press... Read More.

Board of Education Spotlights Academic Achievements and Discusses Facilities Upgrades

Friday, May 26

In this month's meeting of the Board of Education, an array of academic accomplishments and noteworthy projects took center stage. The event served as a platform to highlight the exceptional achievements within the school district, ranging from the renowned NASA HUNCH program to remarkable... Read More.

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Dade County Reports Slight Drop in Unemployment

Monday, May 22

Georgia Labor Commissioner shared their latest employment report. As of March of 2023, Dade County's unemployment dropped from 234 unemployed to 205. Dade also reports 8,019 in the work force, 7,814 currently working Walker County reports 31,276 in the work force, with 30,398 currently working,... Read More.

Board of Education Meeting Agenda Shared

Monday, May 22

The Dade County Board of Education will be having their regular meeting tonight, May 22nd. As such, the following will be on their agenda. The Board of Education meeting will be streamed on the KWN News Now Facebook Page at 5:00pm.

County Commission to Hold Budget Hearing Thursday, June 8th

Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution to Occur on June 9th and July14th

County Commission Secures Grant for Library HVAC System and Warns Against Increase in Scams

Parking Lot Maintenance Phase 2 Begins

Dade County Executive Talks on KWN Morning News Show About Recent Property Assessment Notices

City of Trenton Announces Agenda for June 12 Workshop and Meeting

Dade County Students Pioneer New NASA HUNCH Programs and Become a National Model for the Platform

Board of Education Spotlights Academic Achievements and Discusses Facilities Upgrades

Dade County Reports Slight Drop in Unemployment

Board of Education Meeting Agenda Shared

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