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Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation by G.B.I., Suspect Recovering at Erlanger has been Identified

Tuesday, January 4

A Alabama man is recovering from a gunshot wound in Erlanger. Suspect was fired upon by Dekalb County, AL deputy as he allegedly tried to strike the deputy with a stolen vehicle. Monday evening In the 6:00 hour, Dade County officers responded to a call... Read More.

New Year Brings Severe Weather from Tornado Warnings to Snowfall

Monday, January 3

The North Georgia area, as well as a large portion of the country, welcomed in the New Year with new weather as two major weather events have rolled through Dade County in only the first three days of 2022. New Year's Day Eve was met... Read More.

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DPH Urges Georgians NOT to Go to Hospital Emergency Departments for COVID Testing

Thursday, December 30

Atlanta – To help keep hospital emergency departments open to treat medical emergencies, individuals seeking COVID testing should not go to hospital emergency departments, unless they are experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms requiring urgent medical attention. Asymptomatic individuals or individuals with mild symptoms should find... Read More.

David Paris, Along With JC and Betty Ayers Honored With North Dade Fire and Rescue Dedication

Monday, December 27

A touching ceremony was held by Commissioner Lamar Lowery and the rest of the Dade County Board of Commissioners at the North Dade Fire & Rescue this Wednesday honoring the late J.C. and Betty Ayers, as well as David Paris. The Ayers family, represented at... Read More.

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Dade County Commissioner Robert Goff Recognized for Academic Achievement in Lifelong Learning Academy

Monday, December 27

From the Dade County Commission Office: ACCG, Georgia's County Association, recently Dade County Commissioner Robert Goff with a certificate for successfully completing the requirements for the Public Safety track in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Commissioner Goff was honored during the ACCG County Reconnect Conference at... Read More.

Sheriff Swears in Two New Deputies Just Before Christmas

Wednesday, December 22

The Dade County Sheriff's office welcomed two new deputies on Thursday, posting the following on their social media: "We welcome two new deputies to our ranks within the Sheriff's Office as they've completed their 11 weeks of certification. We are proud to introduce Deputy Nathaniel... Read More.

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Trenton to Begin $1.8 Million Sewer Project

Tuesday, December 21

During the December meeting of the Trenton City Council, Mayor Alex Case announced that the City of Trenton will be starting Phase One of the new sewage plant project. According to Case, the City priced the project in August of this year for $1,784,211.... Read More.

Dade County Students Share What They Want Santa to Bring

Monday, December 20

Here at The Mountain Valley Independent, we have a close working relationship with Santa Clause, and he has made sure that we received a copy of the letters he received from students around the Dade County School System. Below are the Christmas wishes that... Read More.

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School Board Finalizes 2022/23 Calendar, Recognizes Outstanding Achievements

Saturday, December 18

The Dade County Board of Education held their December meeting at Dade County High School this week, where they recognized those individuals and groups in the school system who achieved particular excellence in 2021. The full recognition video is at the bottom of the... Read More.

Dade School Superintendent informs Parents of Nationwide Tik Tok threat

Friday, December 17

Dade School Superintendent Josh Ingle informs parents of a Nationwide Tik Tok threat. This notice was sent out early this morning similar letters have been sent out by other school systems in the area. December 17, 2021Dade County Families: Dade County Schools (DCS) has been made... Read More.

Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation by G.B.I., Suspect Recovering at Erlanger has been Identified

New Year Brings Severe Weather from Tornado Warnings to Snowfall

DPH Urges Georgians NOT to Go to Hospital Emergency Departments for COVID Testing

David Paris, Along With JC and Betty Ayers Honored With North Dade Fire and Rescue Dedication

Dade County Commissioner Robert Goff Recognized for Academic Achievement in Lifelong Learning Academy

Sheriff Swears in Two New Deputies Just Before Christmas

Trenton to Begin $1.8 Million Sewer Project

School Board Finalizes 2022/23 Calendar, Recognizes Outstanding Achievements

Dade School Superintendent informs Parents of Nationwide Tik Tok threat

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