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Dade County Observes Fire Prevention Week October 5–11

Tuesday, October 7

TRENTON, Ga. (October 5, 2025) — The Dade County Board of Commissioners has officially declared October 5–11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week in Dade County, encouraging residents to take steps to safeguard their homes and families from fire hazards. Chairman Don Townsend presented the proclamation... Read More.

Third Recall Bid Against Dade County Executive Don Townsend Fails

Monday, October 6

Third Recall Bid Against Dade County Executive Don Townsend Fails TRENTON, Ga. — A third attempt to initiate a recall of Dade County Executive Don Townsend has failed after organizers submitted only 68 signatures—short of the 100 required to advance the petition. The recall application was... Read More.

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Dade County Schools Aims For 100% Attendance on FTE Day, Sets Parent/Teacher Conference Day, Tuesday Oct 7Th

Sunday, October 5

Dade County Schools Aims for 100% Attendance on FTE Day, Sets Parent/Teacher Conference Day Trenton, Ga. — Dade County Schools is calling for perfect attendance on Tuesday, Oct. 7, as the district participates in FTE Day—the state’s Full-Time Equivalent count that helps determine school funding.... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads to Handgun Found on DeKalb County, Ala., School Grounds; Suspect Jailed, No Threat to Students

Sunday, October 5

Late last week deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of a local high school. During the course of the stop, deputies located an empty holster inside the suspect's vehicle, raising concerns that a firearm may... Read More.

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Dade County Commission Affirms Elections and Animal Control Projects; Approves Consent Agenda

Sunday, October 5

Dade County Commission Affirms Elections and Animal Control Projects; Approves Consent Agenda TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Board of Commissioners covered a wide slate of policy, public-safety, and community updates at its Oct. 2, 2025 meeting. Commissioners assured attendees that both the Elections Building... Read More.

Food City Brings New Services, Selection and 60 New Jobs To Trenton : Grand Re-Opening Oct 8Th 10AM

Sunday, October 5

TRENTON, Ga. — Food City will celebrate the grand re-opening of its Trenton store on October 8, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. and special pricing throughout the day. The remodel adds nearly 12,000 square feet of sales space and a slate of new... Read More.

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TVFCU Continues Northwest Georgia Growth With Trenton Food City Branch

Sunday, October 5

Chattanooga, TN — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) proudly announces the addition of its newest branch located inside Food City at 112 Crimson Drive in Trenton, Georgia. “We are excited to offer our members in Trenton and the surrounding areas the convenience of one-stop-shopping... Read More.

Sheriff Philip Street Memorial – “Hope for the Holidays” Toy Ride

Thursday, October 2

“Hope for the Holidays” Toy Ride Fundraiser TRENTON, Ga. The community is invited to take part in a fundraising ride benefiting the Sheriff Philip Street Memorial – Hope for the Holidays Toy Ride. The event aims to spread holiday cheer and support local families in... Read More.

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Jackson County Issues Public Notice After Incorrect Insert In October Tag Renewal Mailers

Thursday, October 2

Jackson County Issues Public Notice After Incorrect Insert in October Tag Renewal Mailers Date: Oct. 2, 2025 Jackson County — County officials are alerting residents that an incorrect flyer was accidentally included with some October tag renewal notices due to a mail-vendor error. The county emphasizes... Read More.

Georgia Primitive Weapons Deer Season Opens Sat. Oct. 11

Thursday, October 2

Georgia Primitive Weapons Deer Season Opens Sat. Oct. 11 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga The week-long Georgia primitive weapons deer hunting season begins Sat., Oct. 11. Last year, nearly 6,000 deer were harvested by over 26,000 hunters, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “It’s... Read More.

Dade County Observes Fire Prevention Week October 5–11

Third Recall Bid Against Dade County Executive Don Townsend Fails

Dade County Schools Aims For 100% Attendance on FTE Day, Sets Parent/Teacher Conference Day, Tuesday Oct 7Th

Traffic Stop Leads to Handgun Found on DeKalb County, Ala., School Grounds; Suspect Jailed, No Threat to Students

Food City Brings New Services, Selection and 60 New Jobs To Trenton : Grand Re-Opening Oct 8Th 10AM

TVFCU Continues Northwest Georgia Growth With Trenton Food City Branch

Sheriff Philip Street Memorial – “Hope for the Holidays” Toy Ride

Jackson County Issues Public Notice After Incorrect Insert In October Tag Renewal Mailers

Georgia Primitive Weapons Deer Season Opens Sat. Oct. 11

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