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One Lane Traffic on 136 West; Construction Repairs Will Last at Least 3 Weeks

Thursday, July 15

The road work that began on 136 West this on the side of Sand Mountain Wednesday took the entire county by surprise. "We knew they were going to do it, but they didn't give us any notice of a start-date as far as the... Read More.

Distilled Package Sales and Sunday Alcohol Sales may be Voted on in November in the City of Trenton

Wednesday, July 14

Alcohol sales is once again a hot topic in our area this week; this time in regards to the City of Trenton. The commission met this Monday and discussion was brought up over new laws for distilled package sales and Sunday alcohol sales. Jay Patel,... Read More.

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‘End of Watch’ Motorcycle Ride to Honor Phillip Street

Tuesday, July 13

The "Beyond the Call of Duty -- End of Watch Ride to Remember" will be riding into LaFayette in honor of Dade County's former Sheriff, Phillip Street, who passed away last November due to complications from COVID-19. In recent years, Street was the Head of... Read More.

New Owner for Woodhaven; ‘A Hand Up’ Ministry will take over the 11,000 square foot facility

Thursday, July 8

A Hand Up Ministries had been praying for weeks for a location to further their women's ministry outreach. Rent prices have skyrocketed, but the ministry had outgrown its previous habitat. But from darkness comes light: back in June, Woodhaven Senior Living Facility was shut... Read More.

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Changes to the “Parade and Special Event” Ordinance in Dade would now include private property

Tuesday, July 6

The Dade County Commission met for the July meeting on the 1st, where they discussed and voted on an amendment to an ordinance that regulates not only public parades and events, but now private affairs as well. The amendment passed its first-reading vote during... Read More.

Ingle Officially Superintendent of Dade County Schools

Monday, July 5

The Dade County School Board met Monday, July 5th, to hold a special Vote for the next Superintendent. As previously reported, the School Board had narrowed down their list of candidates to a sole finalist: Mr. Josh Ingle. The State of Georgia requires a two... Read More.

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Dade County Sheriff’s Office Asks Public for Help Identifying a Burglary Suspect’s Hat

Friday, July 2

On 6/26, the Dade County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary on Hwy 11. It appears that the suspect left behind a ball cap at the scene. If you recognize the hat and have information about the person who commonly wore it, please contact the... Read More.

California Man ID’d as Suspect in New England Manhunt

Friday, July 2

Dade County Sheriff's Department spent most of the hours in the blistering sun on Wednesday in pursuit of Michael Christopher McDaniel, who has since eluded capture. A third party witnessed McDaniel and a female arguing on the side of the Hwy 11 N, in front... Read More.

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4th Annual 1945 Dade County Fair Saturday at Jenkins Park

Friday, July 2

This year's 1945 Dade County Fair is slated to be the biggest yet. For those who may not know, July 4th holds two holidays in Dade County: our nation's Independence Day, and the date where the "Independent State of Dade" "rejoined" the United States of... Read More.

$13 Million Budget Approved for Dade County Government Starting July 1st

Tuesday, June 29

Dade County Board of Commissions recently approved their budget for the upcoming fiscal year scheduled to start July 1st. The budget was approved at a balanced $13,144,000. Here is a link to the finalized copy of the FY-2022 Dade County Budget: Read More.

One Lane Traffic on 136 West; Construction Repairs Will Last at Least 3 Weeks

Distilled Package Sales and Sunday Alcohol Sales may be Voted on in November in the City of Trenton

‘End of Watch’ Motorcycle Ride to Honor Phillip Street

New Owner for Woodhaven; ‘A Hand Up’ Ministry will take over the 11,000 square foot facility

Changes to the “Parade and Special Event” Ordinance in Dade would now include private property

Ingle Officially Superintendent of Dade County Schools

Dade County Sheriff’s Office Asks Public for Help Identifying a Burglary Suspect’s Hat

California Man ID’d as Suspect in New England Manhunt

4th Annual 1945 Dade County Fair Saturday at Jenkins Park

$13 Million Budget Approved for Dade County Government Starting July 1st

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