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Dade County Thanks Partner Agencies After Massive Animal Hoarding Rescue

TRENTON, GA — Dade County officials are expressing deep gratitude to the many agencies and volunteers who came together Tuesday, July 1, in response to one of the county’s most severe animal hoarding cases in recent history. More than 260 animals were rescued from ...

100+ dogs seized in Trenton breeder bust

By: Vince Lennon Trenton, GA  - The dog days of summer took a disgusting turn towards neglect and cruelty Monday in Dade County, with the latest bust of a suspected backyard breeder where more than 100 dogs were seized.   Dade County Public Information Officer Carey Anderson ...
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Motor Carrier Compliance Division Renamed to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

ATLANTA, GA – Effective July 1, the Georgia Department of Public Safety’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will officially operate under a new name: Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE). The name change reflects the division’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety, compliance, and enforcement of commercial ...

New Tutors Join “Time with Teachers” Program to Support Local Students

Dade and Walker County students struggling in school will have more support this summer, thanks to the expansion of the Time with Teachers tutoring program. Funded by the Frank P. Pierce Foundation, the program recently welcomed several new tutors—certified and retired teachers—who will offer ...
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GNTC to Host Open House Events at All Six Campuses on July 10

Northwest Georgia — July 1, 2025 — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will open its doors to prospective students and the community during an all-day Open House event at each of its six campuses on Thursday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ...

Dade County Inmate Work Program Removes Hundreds of Pounds of Trash from Roadsides

Dade County, GA — Over the past several weeks, Dade County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) Jail Officers have utilized inmate workers to tackle litter along right-of-ways across the county—collecting hundreds of pounds of garbage in the process. This community service initiative has focused on improving the ...
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22 Arrested in DeKalb County Law Enforcement Saturation Operation

A coordinated law enforcement effort across DeKalb County led to 22 arrests on Thursday, June 26, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The operation, referred to as a “saturation,” involved deputies from multiple units, including the Sheriff’s Reserves, Jail Transport Division, and the Narcotics ...

New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1

As Georgia enters the 2026 fiscal year on Tuesday, July 1, a wide range of new state laws will go into effect, impacting everything from taxes and education to healthcare and consumer protections. While some laws have already taken effect and others will roll ...
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Georgia Department of Education Introduces Student Bill of Rights

The Georgia Department of Education has introduced a Student Bill of Rights, a new guiding document that outlines the essential rights of all K–12 students in the state’s public schools. Launched ahead of the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, the initiative aims to celebrate the ...

Georgia Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Elementary Schools

Starting this fall, cursive handwriting will once again be a part of the curriculum for Georgia elementary students. The Georgia Department of Education has updated its English Language Arts standards to include instruction in reading, writing, and building fluency in cursive for students in grades ...
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