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County Commission Names April National Donate Life Month in Monthly Meeting

Saturday, April 8

At their monthly Workshop on April 6th, the Board of Commission began with proclamations and appointments. April has been proclaimed Child Abuse Protection Month. Arbor Day for Tree City USA will be observed on April 28th. April 2023 has also been proclaimed National Donate... Read More.

Government Offices to be Closed for Good Friday

Thursday, April 6

Local and State government offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday tomorrow, April 7th. Federal offices and USPS will observe normal hours.

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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to Host Town Hall in Walker County

Thursday, April 6

Citizens of Northwest Georgia's District 14 are invited to register to attend a Town Hall held by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in LaFayette on Tuesday, April 11th at 6:00PM. Those interested in attending should register on Congresswoman Greene's site. Attendance is limited to constituents... Read More.

Trenton Pressing breaks ground on new $10 million manufacturing facility

Thursday, April 6

Trenton Pressing breaks ground on new $10 million manufacturing facility TRENTON, Ga. (April 6, 2023) – Trenton Pressing, a tier one manufacturing supplier located in Dade County, Ga., broke ground today on a $10 million, 105,000-square-foot facility. This additional space will allow for expanded... Read More.

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Alliance for Dade to Host Northwest Georgia Travel Association

Wednesday, April 5

The Alliance for Dade and the Dade County Chamber of Commerce have announced they will be hosting the Northwest Georgia Travel Association on April 12th. This opportunity to showcase Dade's tourism assets will be help at Cloudland Canyon State Park in group shelter #1... Read More.

Georgia will soon resume checking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility

Tuesday, April 4

Georgia DHS and DCH Urge 2.7 Million Medicaid Members to Keep Contact Information Updated as Redetermination Begins Georgia will soon resume checking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia will begin checking eligibility for all Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids®... Read More.

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Remains Located in Valley Head Identified as 19-year-old Makenna Joy Purvis

Tuesday, April 4

It is with great sadness that the remains that were located in Valley Head, Al on March 23, 2023, have been identified by the Alabama Department of Forensic Science Laboratory in Huntsville, Al, as those of 19-year-old Makenna Joy Purvis. Makenna was reported missing in... Read More.

City of Trenton looking for a Patrolman

Monday, April 3

*** Job Vacancy *** We are now accepting applications for a Patrolman. Minimum Qualifications Include: * Must have current Georgia P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification * Must have a minimum of one year of patrol experience Benefits Include: *Retirement and Insurance plans *13 Paid Holidays *Paid Sick Time *Paid Vacation Time *Paid FOP dues Apply in... Read More.

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Northwest Georgia Sees a Drop in Unemployment

Sunday, April 2

Georgia Labor Commissioner reported last week that nonfarm employment increased 0.1 percent, in February 2023. Employment expanded in transportation, and utilities, government, and construction. However, the professional and business services, information, and manufacturing sectors lost jobs over the month. Over the year, employment in... Read More.

EMA Director Alex Case Gives Updates On Weather Services

Thursday, March 30

This weekend, residents of Northwest Georgia can expect some rough weather to arrive. It is predicted to get to northwest Alabama between 5:00AM and 7:00 AM. This comes one week after another severe storm formed extremely quickly, causing damages and power outages throughout Dade... Read More.

County Commission Names April National Donate Life Month in Monthly Meeting

Government Offices to be Closed for Good Friday

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to Host Town Hall in Walker County

Trenton Pressing breaks ground on new $10 million manufacturing facility

Alliance for Dade to Host Northwest Georgia Travel Association

Georgia will soon resume checking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility

Remains Located in Valley Head Identified as 19-year-old Makenna Joy Purvis

City of Trenton looking for a Patrolman

Northwest Georgia Sees a Drop in Unemployment

EMA Director Alex Case Gives Updates On Weather Services

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