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Dade Sheriff Asks GBI to Review Allegations of Improper Credit Card Use by County Commissioner

Wednesday, September 9

Dade Sheriff Asks GBI to Review Allegations of Improper Credit Card Use by County Commissioner The Dade County Sheriff's Office says it is reviewing allegations of improper county credit card use by a Dade County commissioner and has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to... Read More.

Rep. Clay Fuller Plans Legislation to Limit Insanity Defense in Federal Cases

Tuesday, September 8

U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller says he plans to introduce legislation that would limit the use of the insanity defense in federal criminal cases. Fuller, a Republican representing Georgia, announced his plans in a post on X while commenting on the case of Lindsay Clancy, a... Read More.

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Georgia Deer Archery Season Opens Saturday, Sept. 12

Tuesday, September 8

Georgia hunters will soon be heading back into the woods as the statewide deer archery season opens Saturday, Sept. 12. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, hunters may use archery equipment throughout the entire 2026-2027 deer season. Archery hunting continues to... Read More.

Credit Card Spending Questioned During Commission Meeting

Monday, September 7

Credit Card Spending Questioned During Commission Meeting Watch the full meeting below Questions surrounding Dade County government credit card spending took center stage during public participation at September's Board of Commissioners meeting, as two residents raised concerns about receipts, travel expenses and oversight of county-issued cards. The... Read More.

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Catoosa-Dade-Walker Gas Prices Among Lowest in Georgia as Statewide Average Climbs

Monday, September 7

Drivers in Catoosa, Dade and Walker counties are seeing some of the lowest gasoline prices in Georgia even as Labor Day travel pushes prices sharply higher across the state. According to AAA, the Catoosa-Dade-Walker area is averaging $3.83 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, placing... Read More.

Dade County Sheriff’s Office, Blood Assurance to Host Community Blood Drive Sept. 8

Saturday, September 5

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Blood Assurance to host a community blood drive Tuesday, September 8, giving area residents an opportunity to help patients in need across the region. The blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at... Read More.

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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Sand Mountain Electric Phone Scam

Saturday, September 5

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about another phone scam making the rounds in the area, this time involving callers claiming to represent Sand Mountain Electric. According to the Sheriff’s Office, residents have reported receiving calls from someone claiming they are two months... Read More.

Dade County Water Authority Investigating Reports of Discolored Water

Saturday, September 5

Dade County Water Authority Investigating Reports of Discolored Water The Dade County Water and Sewer Authority says it is investigating periodic reports of temporary water discoloration occurring in different areas of the county’s water distribution system. According to the Water Authority, water-quality testing continues to meet... Read More.

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Friday Night Football Roundup: Big Wins, High-Scoring Battles Highlight Action Across the Tri-State Area

Saturday, September 5

I’ve added the Ider–Sand Rock, Gaylesville–Valley Head and Fort Payne–Lee results to the full roundup: Friday night brought another busy slate of high school football across Northwest Georgia, Southeast Tennessee and Northeast Alabama, with everything from dominant shutouts to high-scoring shootouts and a one-point thriller. Marion... Read More.

Dade County Opens Community Shelters as Cooling Areas During High Heat

Thursday, September 3

Dade County Opens Community Shelters as Cooling Areas During High Heat Dade County is opening all three of its community shelter facilities as cooling areas as high heat index values are forecast across the area over the next several days. County officials say the shelters will... Read More.

Dade Sheriff Asks GBI to Review Allegations of Improper Credit Card Use by County Commissioner

Rep. Clay Fuller Plans Legislation to Limit Insanity Defense in Federal Cases

Georgia Deer Archery Season Opens Saturday, Sept. 12

Credit Card Spending Questioned During Commission Meeting

Catoosa-Dade-Walker Gas Prices Among Lowest in Georgia as Statewide Average Climbs

Dade County Sheriff’s Office, Blood Assurance to Host Community Blood Drive Sept. 8

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Sand Mountain Electric Phone Scam

Dade County Water Authority Investigating Reports of Discolored Water

Friday Night Football Roundup: Big Wins, High-Scoring Battles Highlight Action Across the Tri-State Area

Dade County Opens Community Shelters as Cooling Areas During High Heat

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