Dade County Breaks Ground on New Elections Building in Trenton

Dade County Breaks Ground on New Elections Building in Trenton TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Board of Commissioners held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday afternoon for the county’s new Elections Building on Georgia Avenue in Trenton. County commissioners were joined by members of the Dade County... Read More.
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Widespread Rain, Thunderstorms Expected Through Friday

The National Weather Service is advising residents to prepare for a period of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area beginning Wednesday night and continuing through Friday evening. In east-central Georgia, rain chances could linger into early Saturday morning. Forecasters say the most likely rainfall... Read More.
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Georgia Senate Bill Targets Chronic Student Absenteeism

Georgia lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism in public schools. Senate Bill 513, also known as the Every Day Counts Act, would establish a statewide definition for chronically unexcused students and require intervention measures to improve attendance. Under the proposal, a student... Read More.
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Georgia House Passes Bill to Expand Cellphone Ban to High School Classrooms

Cellphone use in Georgia’s high school classrooms is a step closer to being banned statewide after lawmakers approved new legislation Tuesday. The Georgia House of Representatives voted 145 to 20 to pass House Bill 1009, which would restrict student access to personal electronic devices throughout the school... Read More.

Lady Wolverines Fall to East Laurens, Season Comes to a Close

Lady Wolverines Fall to East Laurens, Season Comes to a Close TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Lady Wolverines saw their season come to an end Tuesday night in the first round of the 2026 Georgia High School Association State Tournament. Dade County fell on the... Read More.
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Dade County to Break Ground On New Elections Building Wednesday

Dade County to Break Ground on New Elections Building Wednesday TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Board of Commissioners will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the county’s new Elections Building at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, on Georgia Avenue in Trenton. The event is... Read More.

Fraud Alert: Bank Impersonation Scam Targeting Local Residents

Fraud Alert: Bank Impersonation Scam Targeting Local Residents DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Bank of Dade is warning customers about an active bank impersonation scam targeting local residents. According to the alert, scammers are sending text messages that appear to come from Bank of Dade or its... Read More.