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GNTC Announces First Recipients of Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship

Tuesday, June 30

Georgia Northwestern Technical College has announced the first recipients of the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship, with 12 students receiving awards for the summer 2026 semester. Funded through voluntary donations made on Georgia state income tax returns, the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship was created to help... Read More.

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots

Tuesday, June 30

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgia's absentee ballot deadlines will remain unchanged following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows states to decide whether to count absentee ballots received after... Read More.

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Heat Advisory Issued for Dade County as Heat Index Expected to Reach 106 Degrees

Monday, June 29

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Dade County and surrounding areas through 8 p.m. Tuesday as hot temperatures and high humidity create the potential for dangerous heat conditions. The advisory includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Gordon, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield Counties. Officials say heat index... Read More.

Dade County Commission to Consider Final Approval of FY 2027 Budget, Just Over 16 Million Tuesday

Monday, June 29

Dade County Commission to Consider Final Approval of FY 2027 Budget Tuesday TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Commission will take the final step in adopting the county's Fiscal Year 2027 budget during a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, June 30. The meeting will begin at... Read More.

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Record Fourth of July Travel Expected as Dade County Residents Hit the Road

Monday, June 29

If it seems like more people are packing up for a Fourth of July getaway this year, the numbers back it up. AAA projects more than 2.4 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Independence Day holiday travel period, which... Read More.

GNTC Free Application Week Begins Monday for Fall 2026 Students

Sunday, June 28

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is giving prospective students a chance to apply for the upcoming fall semester without paying the usual application fee during Free Application Week, which begins this week. From Monday, June 29, through Sunday, July 5, GNTC will waive its $25... Read More.

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Dade County Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Blood Drive June 30

Friday, June 26

Community members will have an opportunity to help save lives while celebrating America's 250th birthday during an upcoming blood drive at the Dade County Sheriff's Office. The blood drive, hosted in partnership with Blood Assurance, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, from 1:30 p.m. to... Read More.

Georgia Officials Urge Residents to Watch for Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornets

Friday, June 26

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is asking residents across the state to remain alert for signs of the invasive yellow-legged hornet as officials work to stop the species from becoming established in Georgia. Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper said the department is especially urging residents... Read More.

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North Georgia Unemployment Rates Remain Below State, National Averages : Dade at 2.9%

Thursday, June 25

North Georgia Unemployment Rates Remain Below State, National Averages Unemployment across much of northwest Georgia remained below both the state and national averages in the latest labor market report, highlighting continued strength in the region's workforce. Dade County posted an unemployment rate of... Read More.

Georgia DOT Suspends Interstate Lane Closures for July 4 Holiday Travel Period

Thursday, June 25

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is preparing for a busy Independence Day travel weekend by suspending most interstate lane closures across the state to help improve traffic flow and enhance safety for motorists. The suspension will begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, July... Read More.

GNTC Announces First Recipients of Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots

Heat Advisory Issued for Dade County as Heat Index Expected to Reach 106 Degrees

Dade County Commission to Consider Final Approval of FY 2027 Budget, Just Over 16 Million Tuesday

Record Fourth of July Travel Expected as Dade County Residents Hit the Road

GNTC Free Application Week Begins Monday for Fall 2026 Students

Dade County Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Blood Drive June 30

Georgia Officials Urge Residents to Watch for Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornets

North Georgia Unemployment Rates Remain Below State, National Averages : Dade at 2.9%

Georgia DOT Suspends Interstate Lane Closures for July 4 Holiday Travel Period

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