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GNTC announces Free Application Week for the 2026 fall semester

Thursday, June 25

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, June 29 through July 5, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the 2026 fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming... Read More.

Dade County School Board Approves FY 2026-27 Budget; Millage Rate Increase Expected

Wednesday, June 24

Dade County School Board Approves FY 2026-27 Budget; Millage Rate Increase Expected TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Board of Education has approved its budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, but school officials say the spending plan includes a deficit that will require additional local... Read More.

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GNTC Warns Students About Financial Aid Phishing Emails

Tuesday, June 23

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is warning students about a phishing email campaign targeting members of the college community. According to GNTC, fraudulent emails have recently been sent to some students from an address appearing to be the school's Financial Aid Office at [email protected]. While... Read More.

Storm Damage Reported Across Tennessee Valley; No Injuries Reported

Tuesday, June 23

Storm Damage Reported Across Tennessee Valley; No Injuries Reported TRENTON, Ga. — Strong thunderstorms moved across the Tennessee Valley Monday afternoon and evening, leaving behind scattered storm damage and power outages across parts of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Reports of downed trees, power lines, and storm-related... Read More.

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Dade County Man Dies Following Injuries Sustained in Sand Mountain Crash

Monday, June 22

Dade County Man Dies Following Injuries Sustained in Sand Mountain Crash TRENTON, Ga. — A Dade County man has died from injuries he sustained in an motorcycle accident on the side of Sand Mountain earlier this month. Mitchell Ford, 73, was seriously injured in a crash... Read More.

State Rep Mike Cameron Says Democrats Blocking Property Tax Relief Effort

Sunday, June 21

Mike Cameron Says Democrats Blocking Property Tax Relief Effort ATLANTA, Ga. — Debate continues at the Georgia Capitol over Senate Bill 33, legislation that would allow local governments to seek voter approval for property tax relief through a dedicated one-cent sales tax. According to State Representative... Read More.

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Dade County Holds Public Hearing On Proposed FY 2027 Budget

Friday, June 19

DADE COUNTY HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FY 2027 BUDGET TRENTON, Ga. — Dade County officials took another step toward adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget Thursday during a public hearing at the Dade County Administration Building. County Executive Don Townsend, Commissioners Bill Pullen and Phillip... Read More.

Walker County Authorities Seeking Public’s Help Locating Missing Woman; Last Seen In The Rising Fawn Area

Thursday, June 18

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman who was last seen in the Rising Fawn area earlier this month. According to investigators, 39-year-old Cindel Reed was last seen on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Rising Fawn.... Read More.

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Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

Thursday, June 18

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia jobs surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,002,400 in May. The state’s labor force also reached an all-time high of 5,470,704, while total employment set a new record at 5,283,862. The May unemployment rate fell to 3.4%,... Read More.

Georgia Redistricting Fight Put on Hold as Lawmakers Decline Special Session

Wednesday, June 17

A planned special session of the Georgia General Assembly focused on redrawing the state’s political boundaries will not move forward after Republican legislative leaders decided against taking up the issue. The decision came Wednesday as lawmakers were preparing to return to the State Capitol following... Read More.

GNTC announces Free Application Week for the 2026 fall semester

Dade County School Board Approves FY 2026-27 Budget; Millage Rate Increase Expected

GNTC Warns Students About Financial Aid Phishing Emails

Storm Damage Reported Across Tennessee Valley; No Injuries Reported

Dade County Man Dies Following Injuries Sustained in Sand Mountain Crash

State Rep Mike Cameron Says Democrats Blocking Property Tax Relief Effort

Dade County Holds Public Hearing On Proposed FY 2027 Budget

Walker County Authorities Seeking Public’s Help Locating Missing Woman; Last Seen In The Rising Fawn Area

Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

Georgia Redistricting Fight Put on Hold as Lawmakers Decline Special Session

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