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Dade County BOLO Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting in Alabama

Monday, December 29

A Dade County–issued “Be on the Lookout” alert led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday in neighboring Alabama, leaving a Virginia woman injured after a multi-agency pursuit, authorities said. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), special agents with ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation have... Read More.

Lookout Mountain Elementary Teacher Charged With Child Abuse After Ruby Falls Incident

Sunday, December 28

A first-grade teacher at Lookout Mountain Elementary School has been charged with child abuse following an incident involving her own children at the Ruby Falls parking lot, according to police. Heather Pecht was arrested Friday, Dec. 26, and charged with two counts of child abuse... Read More.

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UPDATED: Holiday Traffic Enforcement Leads to Hundreds of Arrests, Nine Fatalities Statewide

Saturday, December 27

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its activity report detailing traffic enforcement and crash statistics during the Christmas holiday period, highlighting the impact of increased patrols across the state. According to the report, which reflects activity by the Georgia State Patrol only and... Read More.

Sheriff: Gun Left on Nightstand Before Christmas Shooting of Toddler

Friday, December 26

A 2-year-old Rock Spring child remains in critical condition after being shot in the head on Christmas morning, an incident Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says began with a handgun left on a bedroom nightstand the night before. Sheriff Wilson provided new details about the... Read More.

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Lady Wolverines Alumni Night Set for Jan. 5 —Longtime Coach Gene Durden To Appear

Friday, December 26

Lady Wolverines Alumni Night Set for Jan. 5 — Coach Gene Durden to Appear TRENTON, Ga. — Dade County Schools will host Lady Wolverines Alumni Night on Monday, January 5, 2026, celebrating former Lady Wolverine athletes with a special appearance by longtime coach Gene Durden. During... Read More.

Transfer Station Open Today Despite Government Closure

Friday, December 26

Transfer Station Open Today Despite Government Closure Even though county government offices are closed today, the Dade County Transfer Station is open and operating under regular business hours. Residents may use the transfer station as normal today

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2-Year-Old Critically Injured in Christmas Morning Shooting in Walker County

Friday, December 26

A 2-year-old child from Rock Spring is in critical condition after being shot in the head Christmas morning, according to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson. Walker County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home on Tarvin Road at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Christmas Day. First... Read More.

Tax Commissioner Angie Galloway Announces Limited Christmas Eve Hours for Tax & Tag Office

Wednesday, December 24

Tax Commissioner Angie Galloway Announces Limited Christmas Eve Hours for Tax & Tag Office Tax Commissioner Angie Galloway advises that the Tax & Tag Office will have limited hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 12:00 noon. To help ensure a smooth visit, customers are encouraged to... Read More.

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AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ Program Returns in Georgia and Tennessee for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 24

As holiday celebrations ramp up across Georgia and Tennessee, AAA is once again offering its life-saving Tow to Go program to help keep impaired drivers off the roads during one of the most dangerous travel periods of the year. The free service will be available... Read More.

Trash Pickup Reminder – City of Trenton

Wednesday, December 24

Trash Pickup Reminder – City of Trenton NoogaWaste will be collecting trash in the City of Trenton on the following days: Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) Pickup will begin at 6:00 a.m., so residents are asked to have carts at... Read More.

Dade County BOLO Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting in Alabama

Lookout Mountain Elementary Teacher Charged With Child Abuse After Ruby Falls Incident

UPDATED: Holiday Traffic Enforcement Leads to Hundreds of Arrests, Nine Fatalities Statewide

Sheriff: Gun Left on Nightstand Before Christmas Shooting of Toddler

Lady Wolverines Alumni Night Set for Jan. 5 —Longtime Coach Gene Durden To Appear

Transfer Station Open Today Despite Government Closure

2-Year-Old Critically Injured in Christmas Morning Shooting in Walker County

Tax Commissioner Angie Galloway Announces Limited Christmas Eve Hours for Tax & Tag Office

AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ Program Returns in Georgia and Tennessee for the Holidays

Trash Pickup Reminder – City of Trenton

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