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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Dade County School Board Recognized by Georgia Department of Education and Hears Report About Fine Arts

Thursday, March 30

The Dade County Board of Education met Monday evening and began with a performance by a small group of girls from Dade County High School’s chorus. Chorus Director and Fine Arts Department Head Gabrielle Haston presented information to the Board including congratulations to High... Read More.

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Dade County Schools Names New Elementary Principal and Middle School Assistant Principal

Tuesday, March 28

The Dade County Board of Education, at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, approved Ms. Melissa Valtierra as principal at Dade Elementary School beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Also joining the ranks of DCS administration is Rhonda Bradford. Mrs. Bradford will be stepping into the... Read More.

Dade County Schools and Sheriff’s Office Respond to Possible Gun Threat at Dade Middle School

Tuesday, March 28

A Dade County Middle School student reportedly had made threats on Tuesday, March 28th, regarding bringing a firearm to the school this Friday. Dade County Sheriff's Office and Dade County Schools have made statements in response. From Dade County Sheriff's Office: "On March 28th, a Dade... Read More.

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GNTC Announces Free Application Week for the Summer Semester

Friday, March 24

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, April 10-14, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the... Read More.

Sand Mountain Man Arrested in Conjunction With Shooting

Friday, March 24

Henagar Police Department received a call Thursday, March 23rd at approximately 6:27 pm reporting that a female subject had been shot. Henagar PD and DeKalb County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and located the female that had been shot. After arriving, officers and deputies... Read More.

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

Dade County School Board Recognized by Georgia Department of Education and Hears Report About Fine Arts

Dade County Schools Names New Elementary Principal and Middle School Assistant Principal

Dade County Schools and Sheriff’s Office Respond to Possible Gun Threat at Dade Middle School

GNTC Announces Free Application Week for the Summer Semester

Sand Mountain Man Arrested in Conjunction With Shooting

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