EMS Services for Dade Still in Negotiations

The county continues negotiations for an EMS provider for Dade.   E-911/EMA/EMS Director Alex Case spoke to county commissioners during the November County Commission meeting about the bids opened in October, expenses, and other considerations regarding the lowest bid submitted in response to Dade County's RFP... Read More.
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White Oak Gap Rd (County Road 6) Is closed

Traffic alert: White Oak Gap Rd (County Road 6) Is closed as of 8:30 this morning Nov 9th for Road Construction and is expected to be closed for till the end of the year

Point Park Offers Free Admission on Veterans Day

The National Parks Services has announced that visitors to the park will not be charged admission on Veterans Day. "On Wednesday, November 11, Point Park, atop Lookout Mountain,  and part of  Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, is waiving the entrance fee for all visitors... Read More.
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Burglary This Weekend Leaves Trees Down Across Roadway

A burglary early Sunday morning blocked roads on Highway 11. Dade County Sheriff's Department Public Information Officer Hailey Smith provided information on the burglary which occurred on November 1, 2020.  Smith said units were dispatched at approximately 0700 hours to the DJs Food Mart located at... Read More.
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Dade Has Record Number of Voters; DCHS Students Help at Polls

Dade beat their usual numbers of voters on Tuesday. The 2020 Presidential election brought out more voters in Dade than has been seen in the recent past Presidential elections.  Typically Dade sees around 6,100 to 6,500 voters. This year voters casting ballots totaled 7,468. That is... Read More.

Record Turnout in Dade

The 2020 Presidential election brought out more voters in Dade than has been seen in the recent past Presidential elections. Typically Dade sees around 6,100 to 6,500 voters. This year voters casting ballots totaled 7,468. That is 64.5% of the 11,660 registered voters in the... Read More.
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COVID Positive Cases Seen at Local Nursing Home

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities throughout the US are seeing a spike in COVID-19 positive cases, a trend that unfortunately is playing out at Dade Health and Rehab. On November 2, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) issued a press release regarding an increase... Read More.

Trick or Treat at Dade Elementary School

The annual Trick or Treat at Dade Elementary School, where local businesses, organizations, and groups come to the school and hand out candy, is one tradition able to continue in spite of COVID-19. Students at DES donned their costumes and went out into the... Read More.