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Advanced Voting Ends Friday, May 20th; General Primary on May 24th

Monday, May 16

Advanced voting is in it's last week in Georgia and Dade County. The last day to vote before the General Primary on May 24th is this Friday. So far, 672 people have voted in Dade County with 31 of those being returned absentee ballots. Advanced... Read More.

New Home Fire Claims House; No Reported Injuries

Friday, May 13

From the New Home Fire Department: Around 1 am Davis Volunteer Fire Department , New Home Fire Department , and Trenton-Dade County Fire we're dispatched to a fully involved structure fire off of Shelton Rd. An off-duty officer found the fire on their way home. Upon... Read More.

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Early Voting Numbers Skyrocket in Georgia, Dade County

Thursday, May 12

Georgia Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger sent the Mountain Valley Independent the following press release: (Atlanta) – As the second week of early voting for Georgia’s 2022 primary election continues, Georgia voters are turning out in record numbers across the state. Through Wednesday, May 11th,... Read More.

U.S. 11’s Antique Alley to Run from May 12 – May 15

Thursday, May 12

Thursday, May 12th marks the first day of the 4-day event spanning 5 states known as "Antique Alley." The event brings over 30,000 unique visitors to the 502-mile route along Highway 11; spanning from Meridian, Mississippi to Bristol, Virginia. Since 1997, every post-Mother's Day weekend,... Read More.

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Dade County ask for help to solve three “forced-entry” burglaries

Wednesday, May 11

On Friday May 6th, there were three "forced-entry" burglaries in Dade County within 2 miles of each other. These three burglaries occurred between 11:00am and 5:00pm. Two of those burglaries occurred in the area of Byrds Chapel Rd and Highway 11, and the other... Read More.

City of Trenton Finalizes Alcohol-Related Ordinance Plans in May Meeting

Tuesday, May 10

Trenton City Council held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 9th. During the meeting, the ordinance to regulate distilled spirits by the package was finalized and passed. A copy of the ordinance can be seen here; if you are unable to read these on your... Read More.

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Dade County’s Makenna Case Will Continue Storied Cheerleading Career at Jacksonville State University

Monday, May 9

Another amazing Dade County athlete is going to be taking her talents to the next level. On May 4th, Dade County Cheerleader Makenna Case signed a letter of intent to join Jacksonville State University Gamecocks' Cheer squad. Case is the first cheerleader from Dade County... Read More.

Premier Georgia Gun Rights Group Endorses Steven Henry for Senate

Monday, May 9

An official statement from the Steven Henry for Senate campaign has announced that they are proud to be supported by one of the premier gun-rights groups in the State of Georgia with the following statement: The Steven Henry Campaign is proud to announce his candidacy... Read More.

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Lamar Lowery Officially Announces Bid for District 1 Re-election

Monday, May 9

I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as District 1 commissioner. I am 63 years old and a life long Dade Countian, married to my wife, Kathy, for 41 years, and have two adult children and five grandchildren. The reason I’m late in announcing is... Read More.

Dade Resident Accuses Georgia State Senate Candidate of Bullying; Files Formal Complaint Asking Commissioners For Help

Friday, May 6

Lookout Mountain resident Carol Dixon approached the podium during the citizen's participation portion of Thursday night's meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners. Dixon was there to lodge a formal complaint against the property owners of the farm that neighbored hers; Colton Moore... Read More.

Advanced Voting Ends Friday, May 20th; General Primary on May 24th

New Home Fire Claims House; No Reported Injuries

Early Voting Numbers Skyrocket in Georgia, Dade County

U.S. 11’s Antique Alley to Run from May 12 – May 15

Dade County ask for help to solve three “forced-entry” burglaries

City of Trenton Finalizes Alcohol-Related Ordinance Plans in May Meeting

Dade County’s Makenna Case Will Continue Storied Cheerleading Career at Jacksonville State University

Lamar Lowery Officially Announces Bid for District 1 Re-election

Dade Resident Accuses Georgia State Senate Candidate of Bullying; Files Formal Complaint Asking Commissioners For Help

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