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Walker, Dade and Catoosa Drivers See Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices After Memorial Day Weekend

Monday, May 25

Drivers returning home to Walker, Dade and Catoosa counties after the Memorial Day holiday weekend are seeing some of the lowest gas prices in Georgia, even as statewide and national averages remain elevated heading into the summer travel season. According to AAA – The Auto... Read More.

Dade County Schools Offering Free Summer Meals for Children in June

Friday, May 22

Dade County School Nutrition is helping families this summer by providing free meals for children through a weekly drive-thru meal pickup program at Dade Elementary School. The summer meal program will take place every Wednesday in June at the front of Dade Elementary, located at... Read More.

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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.

Walker, Dade and Catoosa Drivers See Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices After Memorial Day Weekend

Dade County Schools Offering Free Summer Meals for Children in June

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

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