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Dade County Health Department to Host Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics

Friday, September 12

TRENTON, GA — The Dade County Health Department will be offering drive-through flu shot clinics this fall at its location, 71 Case Avenue, Suite H-100 in Trenton. Clinics will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, September 18 and 25, as well... Read More.

Fatal house fire on Byrds Chapel Road; multiple departments respond

Wednesday, September 10

RISING FAWN, Ga. — An 88-year-old man died in a residential structure fire Wednesday at 99 Byrds Chapel Road, officials said.Fire crews from New Salem, South Dade Fire, Dade County Station 1, and McLemore Fire arrived to find the home fully involved and ultimately... Read More.

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Dade County Moves Toward Countywide Building Code Enforcement by Jan. 1, 2026

Wednesday, September 10

TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Commission is moving toward enforcing countywide building codes effective Jan. 1, 2026. Commissioners, local experts, and contractors discussed soil and erosion controls and electrical code enforcement this week, saying the measures aim to improve safety, consistency, and accountability... Read More.

Recall Effort Ends in Dade: Petitioner Drops Second Application

Wednesday, September 10

TRENTON, Ga. — The recall application targeting Don Townson has come to an end after petitioner Coy Williams Jr. announced in a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 9, that he will not continue with a second filing. The Dade County Board of Elections had rejected... Read More.

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Brothers Convicted in Separate Drug Trafficking Cases in Chattooga County

Tuesday, September 9

September 9, 2025 – Summerville, GA – Two Rome brothers were convicted and sentenced on major drug charges in back-to-back bench trials last month in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit. On August 26, Superior Court Judge Brian House found Trevion Williams, 25, guilty of trafficking... Read More.

Vacant Trenton Home—Former Residence of Sole Commissioner—Destroyed In Monday Fire

Monday, September 8

TRENTON, Ga. — Dade County firefighters responded Monday afternoon to a blaze at a vacant home in the 200 block of Candy Lane.Officials said the house—formerly the residence of once Dade County’s sole commissioner Dan O. Hall—was fully involved when crews arrived. A long... Read More.

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Dade County Board Of Elections Rejected The Recall Application Targeting Dade County Executive Don Townsend For Filing Errors And lack Of Notarization

Monday, September 8

By Discoverdade Staff TRENTON, Ga. —On Friday Sept 5th the Dade County Board of Elections rejected a recall application targeting Dade County Executive Don Townsend for filing errors and lack of notarization, the petitioner requested a second application and now has until Sept. 22 to... Read More.

Dr. Leon Graham Former Dade County Optometrist Passes Away

Saturday, September 6

Dr. Leon Graham Jr. 80, of Chattanooga, Tennessee departed this life and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 24, 2025. Leon was raised in the rural community of Floral Crest, Sand Mountain, Alabama. Floral Crest is so named, as... Read More.

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Christmas Charities of Jackson County Announce Assistance Program for Families in Need

Saturday, September 6

Jackson County, GA — Families in Jackson County who may need a little extra support this holiday season can apply for assistance from Christmas Charities of Jackson County. The organization is offering holiday help based on household size and income, ensuring that families in... Read More.

Chattanooga Contractor Wins Dade Elections Building Bid

Friday, September 5

By Vince Lennon Trenton,GA - During Thursday evening's workshop preceding the regularly scheduled meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners, the name of the contractor selected as the winning proposal bid for Dade's new Elections Building was revealed to the public. Robert Roberts LLC of... Read More.

Dade County Health Department to Host Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics

Fatal house fire on Byrds Chapel Road; multiple departments respond

Dade County Moves Toward Countywide Building Code Enforcement by Jan. 1, 2026

Recall Effort Ends in Dade: Petitioner Drops Second Application

Brothers Convicted in Separate Drug Trafficking Cases in Chattooga County

Vacant Trenton Home—Former Residence of Sole Commissioner—Destroyed In Monday Fire

Dade County Board Of Elections Rejected The Recall Application Targeting Dade County Executive Don Townsend For Filing Errors And lack Of Notarization

Dr. Leon Graham Former Dade County Optometrist Passes Away

Christmas Charities of Jackson County Announce Assistance Program for Families in Need

Chattanooga Contractor Wins Dade Elections Building Bid

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