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UPDATE: Body Found in Dade County Pond Identified as Man Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants

Authorities have identified the body found in a pond Thursday afternoon as a man who had been wanted for multiple serious criminal charges. According to a release from the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, the deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Richard Sweatt of Trenton. His ...

UPDATE: Body Discovered in Dade Pond; GBI Investigating

On Wednesday, July 3, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Dade County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 2800 block of New Home Road following a report of a possible mannequin floating in a pond. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the body of ...
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Body Found in Trenton Pond; GBI Assisting with Investigation

Authorities have confirmed that a body discovered in a Trenton pond on Thursday afternoon is that of a man. According to Chad Payne, spokesperson for the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, the body was located in a pond off New Home Road. The Georgia Bureau of ...

Former Valley Head High School Volleyball Coach Arrested on Child Pornography and Illegal Surveillance Charges

A former employee of the DeKalb County School System has been arrested in Chattooga County on multiple felony charges involving child pornography and illegal surveillance. Michael Lance Brown, who reportedly worked as a volleyball coach at Valley Head High School, was taken into custody on ...
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DeKalb County Man Arrested Following Assault and Police Pursuit

A DeKalb County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a woman, resulting in serious injuries that required hospitalization. On Monday, June 30, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence near the Powell community. Upon arrival, deputies encountered an ambulance transporting ...

Three Strikes and You’re Out: Catoosa County Case Marks Launch of New Probation Policy

July 2nd, 2025 – CATOOSA COUNTY, GEORGIA – July 1, 2025 – District Attorney Clayton M. Fuller announced today that Brandon Edward Jackson will serve the remainder of his original sentence in prison following repeated violations of probation, marking a good example of the application of ...
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Dade County Thanks Partner Agencies After Massive Animal Hoarding Rescue

TRENTON, GA — Dade County officials are expressing deep gratitude to the many agencies and volunteers who came together Tuesday, July 1, in response to one of the county’s most severe animal hoarding cases in recent history. More than 260 animals were rescued from ...

100+ dogs seized in Trenton breeder bust

By: Vince Lennon Trenton, GA  - The dog days of summer took a disgusting turn towards neglect and cruelty Monday in Dade County, with the latest bust of a suspected backyard breeder where more than 100 dogs were seized.   Dade County Public Information Officer Carey Anderson ...
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Motor Carrier Compliance Division Renamed to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

ATLANTA, GA – Effective July 1, the Georgia Department of Public Safety’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will officially operate under a new name: Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE). The name change reflects the division’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety, compliance, and enforcement of commercial ...

New Tutors Join “Time with Teachers” Program to Support Local Students

Dade and Walker County students struggling in school will have more support this summer, thanks to the expansion of the Time with Teachers tutoring program. Funded by the Frank P. Pierce Foundation, the program recently welcomed several new tutors—certified and retired teachers—who will offer ...
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