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Walker County Man Receives Life Sentences after Conviction for Raping and Molesting Family Members

Monday, December 15

Walker County Man Receives Life Sentences after Conviction for Raping and Molesting Family Members On December 3, 2025, a Walker County jury convicted Christian Austin Raines, for sexually assaulting his two minor family members, after a three- day trial before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House. Raines, 24,... Read More.

DeKalb County Judge Blocks NCAA Coaching Restrictions Against Jeremy Pruitt

Monday, December 15

A DeKalb County Alabama Judge has issued an order blocking the National Collegiate Athletic Association from enforcing coaching restrictions against former Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt. Pruitt was fired from the University of Tennessee in January 2021 “for cause” following an internal investigation into... Read More.

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Dade County Schools Operating on 2-Hour Delay Monday, December 15

Sunday, December 14

Dade County Schools Operating on 2-Hour Delay Monday, December 15 DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Due to overnight temperatures dropping into the teens and wind chill values near the single digits, Dade County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 15. The delay is... Read More.

Dade County Deputies Pursuit Ends in Gunfire, Drug Seizure, and Arrest in Marion County

Friday, December 12

Dade County Deputies Pursuit Ends in Gunfire, Drug Seizure, and Arrest in Marion County MARION COUNTY, Tenn. / DADE COUNTY, Ga. — A late-night pursuit that began in Wildwood, Georgia, ended in Marion County, Tennessee, with gunfire, a major drug seizure, and the arrest of... Read More.

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Community Invited To The First Day 5K On January 1 At Jenkins Park

Thursday, December 11

Community Invited to the First Day 5K on January 1 at Jenkins Park TRENTON, GA — The community is invited to welcome the new year with the First Day 5K, a relaxed, family-friendly walk/run taking place January 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Jenkins Park. The... Read More.

AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Break Records in Georgia and Nationwide

Wednesday, December 10

AAA is forecasting the busiest year-end holiday travel period on record, with 122.4 million Americans expected to journey 50 miles or more between December 20 and January 1. The projection marks a 2.2% increase from last year and surpasses the previous record of 119.7... Read More.

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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.

Walker County Man Receives Life Sentences after Conviction for Raping and Molesting Family Members

DeKalb County Judge Blocks NCAA Coaching Restrictions Against Jeremy Pruitt

Dade County Schools Operating on 2-Hour Delay Monday, December 15

Dade County Deputies Pursuit Ends in Gunfire, Drug Seizure, and Arrest in Marion County

Community Invited To The First Day 5K On January 1 At Jenkins Park

AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Break Records in Georgia and Nationwide

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

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