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Dade County Board of Education Releases FY27 Tentative Budget

Tuesday, May 19

Dade County Board of Education Releases FY27 Tentative Budget The Dade County Board of Education has released its tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2027, outlining projected revenues, expenditures, and planned capital investments for the upcoming school year. According to the proposed budget, the school system expects... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces Free Application Week for Fall 2026 Semester

Tuesday, May 19

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is giving prospective students a chance to save money while preparing for the upcoming school year through its upcoming Free Application Week. Georgia Northwestern Technical College announced it will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students who apply for... Read More.

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Crash on Lookout Mountain Disrupts Service for Dozens of Customers

Monday, May 18

An auto accident on Sunset Drive on Lookout Mountain has left approximately 84 customers without service. Officials say crews are currently working to restore service, but repairs could continue into the evening hours due to the extent of the damage caused by the crash. Customers in... Read More.

Georgia Yellow Dot Program Helps First Responders Access Critical Medical Information

Monday, May 18

The State of Georgia’s Yellow Dot Program is providing drivers with a simple but potentially lifesaving way to communicate important medical information to first responders during emergencies. The free program is designed primarily with senior citizens in mind, but officials say it can benefit anyone... Read More.

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Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through Memorial Day Travel Period

Monday, May 18

Georgia drivers will continue to see relief at the gas pump through the Memorial Day holiday after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending the state’s gas tax for an additional two weeks. The new suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on May... Read More.

Free Medicare Education Event Sponsored by The Bank of Dade

Monday, May 18

Free Medicare Education Event Sponsored by The Bank of Dade Residents looking for help understanding Medicare will have an opportunity to get answers during a free educational event sponsored by The Bank of Dade later this month. The Medicare education session is scheduled for Wednesday, May... Read More.

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Scheduled Water Maintenance May Impact Residents in North Dade Area Monday

Friday, May 15

Scheduled Water Maintenance May Impact Residents in North Dade Area Monday Residents in parts of northern Dade County could experience low water pressure or temporary water outages Monday as scheduled maintenance work is performed on the water system. According to officials, maintenance work is set to... Read More.

Kemp Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Georgia

Thursday, May 14

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed legislation expanding access to medical marijuana in the state. The measure, known as the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” was signed into law Tuesday and will take effect statewide on July 1. The bill had previously passed both the... Read More.

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Georgia State Patrol Warns Residents About Scam Text Messages

Thursday, May 14

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is warning residents about scam text messages circulating across Georgia that falsely claim to be from the Georgia State Patrol. According to the agency, the messages tell recipients they have an outstanding violation, unpaid fine, or enforcement action connected... Read More.

Kemp Calls Special Georgia Legislative Session on Redistricting, Election Law Changes

Wednesday, May 13

Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly focused on redistricting and election law changes, with lawmakers set to convene June 17, 2026. The announcement comes just days after Tennessee Republicans approved a controversial redistricting plan in their state and follows... Read More.

Dade County Board of Education Releases FY27 Tentative Budget

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces Free Application Week for Fall 2026 Semester

Crash on Lookout Mountain Disrupts Service for Dozens of Customers

Georgia Yellow Dot Program Helps First Responders Access Critical Medical Information

Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through Memorial Day Travel Period

Free Medicare Education Event Sponsored by The Bank of Dade

Scheduled Water Maintenance May Impact Residents in North Dade Area Monday

Kemp Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Georgia

Georgia State Patrol Warns Residents About Scam Text Messages

Kemp Calls Special Georgia Legislative Session on Redistricting, Election Law Changes

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