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Driver Survives 80-Foot Drop Off Sand Mountain — Airlifted to Erlanger Hospital

Wednesday, December 10

Driver Survives 80-Foot Drop Off Sand Mountain — Airlifted to Erlanger Hospital DADE COUNTY, GA — A vehicle left the roadway on Sand Mountain Wednesday morning, plunging an estimated 80 feet down the mountainside before coming to rest below. The driver, a 29-year-old male from Dade... Read More.

UPDATED: Fatal Accident on I-24 East — Wrong-Way Driver Killed in Early Morning Crash Near Tennessee–Georgia Line

Wednesday, December 10

Wrong-Way Driver Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-24 Near Tennessee–Georgia Line New details have been released regarding the fatal wrong-way crash that occurred Wednesday morning on Interstate 24 near the Tennessee–Georgia state line. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a BOLO (“be on the lookout”)... Read More.

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Dade County BOE Approves 2026–2027 School Calendar

Tuesday, December 9

Dade County BOE Approves 2026–2027 School Calendar The Dade County Board of Education has approved the official school calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Families and community members are encouraged to review the schedule via the district’s website. The full calendar will be posted at the... Read More.

Christmas at the Courthouse Extended — Three Additional Saturday Openings Announced

Tuesday, December 9

Christmas at the Courthouse Extended — Three Additional Saturday Openings Announced TRENTON, Ga. — Following an impressive community turnout during its opening weekend, Christmas at the Courthouse will now continue with three additional Saturday evening opportunities for residents and visitors to experience the Historic Dade... Read More.

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Key Election Dates Announced for 2026 Races

Monday, December 8

Voters in northwest Georgia will see several important election dates in the months ahead, including a special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will be held on March 17, giving voters the... Read More.

State Launches Initiative to Equip All Georgia Public Schools With Overdose Reversal Kits

Monday, December 8

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Georgia Department of Education have announced a new statewide initiative to place opioid overdose reversal kits in every public school. The program is funded through opioid settlement dollars and carried out in partnership... Read More.

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Trenton-Dade Animal Center Breaks Ground on New Community Facility

Monday, December 8

Trenton, GA — The long-awaited Trenton-Dade Animal Center is officially taking shape, and the community is invited to celebrate the milestone. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on December 16, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at 926 Sunset Drive, Trenton. Years in the making, the new... Read More.

Two GNTC Students Awarded Inaugural Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship

Monday, December 8

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been named the first recipients of the newly established Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, created to support students pursuing careers in emergency medical services. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)... Read More.

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Georgia State Senator Aims for Congress — Announces Run for the 14th District

Monday, December 8

Georgia State Senator Aims for Congress — Announces Run for the 14th District Georgia State Senator Colton Moore has formally announced his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives, declaring his intention to run for the seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Moore shared several priorities... Read More.

Overnight Chase Ends in Crash — One Suspect in Custody

Monday, December 8

Overnight Chase Ends in Crash — One Suspect in Custody One person is in custody after an overnight police chase that crossed state lines and ended in a crash along Highway 41 in Marion County. Authorities say a Dade County Sheriff's cruiser was struck and damaged... Read More.

Driver Survives 80-Foot Drop Off Sand Mountain — Airlifted to Erlanger Hospital

UPDATED: Fatal Accident on I-24 East — Wrong-Way Driver Killed in Early Morning Crash Near Tennessee–Georgia Line

Dade County BOE Approves 2026–2027 School Calendar

Christmas at the Courthouse Extended — Three Additional Saturday Openings Announced

Key Election Dates Announced for 2026 Races

State Launches Initiative to Equip All Georgia Public Schools With Overdose Reversal Kits

Trenton-Dade Animal Center Breaks Ground on New Community Facility

Two GNTC Students Awarded Inaugural Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship

Georgia State Senator Aims for Congress — Announces Run for the 14th District

Overnight Chase Ends in Crash — One Suspect in Custody

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