What’s Happening In Dade County Government; Dade County Director of Communications Carey Fauscett-Anderson Talks With Chris Goforth On K-Win Radio
KWN News Now with Chris Goforth and Dade County Director of... Read More.
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Dade School Board To Spotlight Internet Safety, E-SPLOST Video, And “State of Schools” Reports At Next Meeting
Dade school board to spotlight internet safety, E-SPLOST video, and “State of Schools” reports at next meeting
September 22nd at 5 PM 52 Tradition Lane, Dade BOE Office
TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Board of Education will take up a full agenda at its next... Read More.
Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.4% in August
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s August 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, unchanged from July. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
“Georgia is already the No. 1 state for business, and now we’re building a reputation... Read More.
Northwest Georgia Health Officials Urge Residents to Get Annual Flu Shot
As flu season approaches, the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is encouraging residents to protect themselves and their families by getting an annual flu vaccine.
Health officials emphasize that receiving a flu shot each year is the most effective way to prevent... Read More.
Mike Cameron to Discuss State’s Economic Future at Ringgold Event
Local residents will have the chance to engage directly with their state representatives during a public forum focused on Georgia’s economic outlook, scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Hosted by Americans for Prosperity Georgia, the event will feature State Representatives Mike Cameron, Steve Tarvin, and Mitchell Horner.... Read More.
Authorities Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Lookout Mountain Vandalism
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — The Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of vandalism at the historic Cravens House.
According to park officials, surveillance cameras captured the suspect around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 8,... Read More.
Walker County Man Sentenced to Life for Aggravated Child Molestation of Young Relatives
Walker County, GA
Josiah Matthew Backus, age 26, of Walker County, Georgia, has been convicted of multiple counts of Aggravated Child Molestation
and Child Molestation after admitting to repeated sexual abuse of his 6- and 8-year-old nieces and his 5-
year-old nephew. He has been sentenced to... Read More.
Georgia DOE Offers Free Online Internet-Safety Tools For Dade County Families
Georgia DOE offers free online internet-safety tools for Dade County families
TRENTON, Ga. — Keeping up with what kids see and do online can feel overwhelming. To help, the Georgia Department of Education has partnered with Parent ProTech to provide free, on-demand resources for families... Read More.
Overdose Death in DeKalb County Leads to Multiple Arrests
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) — An overdose death investigation in DeKalb County has resulted in several arrests, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).
On Tuesday, September 9, deputies and first responders were called to a residence in the 100 block of Highway 75... Read More.
Kentucky Man Arrested in Fort Payne Bank Robbery Case
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Kentucky man has been arrested in connection with Tuesday’s bank robbery in Fort Payne.
Authorities say 62-year-old Mark Loveless, of Somerset, Kentucky, was taken into custody on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. An arrest warrant had been issued earlier that day,... Read More.