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Georgia Department of Health: COVID Vaccine Available For Children 5-11 Years Old
The following press release was provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health:
Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia... Read More.
Election Certified: Bradford Becomes District 4 Commissioner
Dade County Board of Elections certified the results of this week's special election. Melissa Christiansen Bradford has become the newest Commissioner elected to the Dade County Board of Commissioners. Bradford has been serving as interim District 4 Commissioner after the passing of Allan Bradford... Read More.
Medal of Honor Presented to Philip Street’s Family
During the National Police Week's Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol, on October 16th, Lt. Greg Cochran of Hall County accepted the Medal of Honor on behalf of the Walker County Sheriff's Office.
On October 27th, Lt. Cochran presented the medals to Mrs. Sherry Lake... Read More.
Data Shows: Only 1.6% of Dade County Residents Unemployed During Historic Low
"Help wanted" signs continue to hang in the windows in the county; but do not believe the claims that "Nobody wants to work." As unemployment rates plummet nation-wide, north-west Georgia continues to measure historic lows. Below, we've attached unemployment rates for the nation (green... Read More.
Hickey Announces Dade District 1 Candidacy
With this week's elections in the books, the eyes turn to 2022. The first person to announce his candidacy for the District 1 County Commissioner position (encompassing north of the Bank of Dade to the Tennessee line), has come forward with the following statement:
My... Read More.
Liquor Passed in Trenton; Norris Police Commissioner; Bradford District 4 County Commissioner
The following are unofficial final totals from the November 2nd Dade County Special Called Election, as well as the Trenton City General Election. Official counts will be released shortly.
Unofficially, there were 1039 votes cast (roughly 11% by population)
Dade County Special Called Election
District 4 Commissioner:... Read More.
Dade County Elections for District 4 Commissioner and Trenton City Police Commissioner Held on Tuesday, Nov 2nd
Tuesday, November 2nd, is Election Day in both the Dade County Commission District 4 special called election, and the Trenton City general election. Voting will be held at 71 Case Avenue in Trenton from 7 AM to 7 PM. K-WIN will bring you the... Read More.
DFCS to Provide Heating Assistance to Georgia Customers
DFCS to provide heating assistance to Georgia customers
ATLANTA — The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the local Community Action Agency (CAA) throughout Georgia with funding provided by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, will be available today, Nov. 1,... Read More.