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(UPDATED) Dade County Schools Tighten COVID-19 Procedures Starting Today August 16

Monday, August 16

New COVID-19 Procedures go into effect today Monday August 16. Rising numbers of COVID-19 has caused the School system to update the guidelines. The big changes are in quarantine procedures and temperature checks. Below are the full guidelines. Dade County School Superintendent said the... Read More.

New High School Football Preview Show/Podcast to Air on News Radio KWN 101.3FM/1420AM

Friday, August 13

News Radio KWN 101.3 FM and 1420 AM is proud to present, “Friday Night Showdown.” Friday Night Showdown will feature weekly in-depth, professional breakdowns of high-profile and rivalry high school match ups across the Tennessee Valley. The radio show and podcast will run for... Read More.

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With Delta Variant on the Rise, Sheriff’s Department Limits Visits to Appointment-Only

Thursday, August 12

As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to rise within the region, the Dade County Sheriff's Department has decided to close their lobby due to safety concerns. The following is a notice from their Facebook page: The Lobby of the Sheriff's Office will be closing... Read More.

Liquor-by-the-Drink and Liquor Stores are Now in the Hands of the Voters

Tuesday, August 10

Due to a change in State Law this past year that now gives local city voters control over liquor sales, the Trenton City Council on Monday moved to allow three different resolutions to come before the voter in November. Sunday Alcohol Sales, Liquor-by-the-Drink, and... Read More.

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Controversial Ordinance Amendments Tabled by Commission Until Future Meetings

Tuesday, August 10

The Dade County Board of Commissioners had their scheduled August meeting on Thursday, August 5th; and those that attended to see the results of the highly controversial proposed amendments to the Parades and Special Events Ordinances and Alcoholic Beverage Ordinances will have to wait... Read More.

State Honors Philip Street With Memorial Designation of US HWY 11 and GA HWY 299

Monday, August 9

Family, friends, and Dade County residents gathered at the intersection of US HWY 11 and GA HWY 299 on Monday to honor the memory of beloved Sheriff Philip Street. Street was Sheriff of Dade County for 20 years, spanning from 1984 to 2004. Street passed last... Read More.

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Employee’s Positive COVID Test Puts Dade Health and Rehabilitation Back in Outbreak Mode

Monday, August 9

According to the Dade Health and Rehabilitation’s Facebook page, an unnamed employee tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. This update is forcing the facility into outbreak mode: all in-person visitation, including indoor and outdoor, is halted along with resident excursions. Resident excursions may... Read More.

David Carroll Recounts Dade History at Alliance for Dade Lunch & Learn

Friday, August 6

The Alliance for Dade, Dade’s Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Lunch & Learn Thursday, August 5th. Over 50 members of the community, including investors in the Alliance, attended the luncheon. Chairman George Williams thanks the attendees and investors. Special guest speaker David Carroll (Evening Anchor at... Read More.

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Intersection of State Route 299 and U.S. Highway 11 to be Renamed in Honor of the Late Sheriff Philip Street

Thursday, August 5

State Senator Jeff Mullis introduced legislation earlier this year that would designate the interchange of State Route 299 and U.S. Highway 11 in the honor of Sheriff Philip Street. Street was Dade County Sheriff from 1984 to 2004, and the memorial is to honor... Read More.

Dade County Advertises Propose Tax Increase as County’s Assessed Value Rises

Thursday, August 5

The County held the first two of three public hearings to update the millage rate on Wednesday, August 4th. According the Vice Chairman Robert Goff during the second hearing, Dade County grew by $30 million based on assessments by the Tax Assessor’s office. The following... Read More.

(UPDATED) Dade County Schools Tighten COVID-19 Procedures Starting Today August 16

New High School Football Preview Show/Podcast to Air on News Radio KWN 101.3FM/1420AM

With Delta Variant on the Rise, Sheriff’s Department Limits Visits to Appointment-Only

Liquor-by-the-Drink and Liquor Stores are Now in the Hands of the Voters

Controversial Ordinance Amendments Tabled by Commission Until Future Meetings

State Honors Philip Street With Memorial Designation of US HWY 11 and GA HWY 299

Employee’s Positive COVID Test Puts Dade Health and Rehabilitation Back in Outbreak Mode

David Carroll Recounts Dade History at Alliance for Dade Lunch & Learn

Intersection of State Route 299 and U.S. Highway 11 to be Renamed in Honor of the Late Sheriff Philip Street

Dade County Advertises Propose Tax Increase as County’s Assessed Value Rises

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