Dade County Schools Close Early for Christmas Break Due to COVID-19

Parents of Dade County students received word Tuesday afternoon that schools would be closing early for Christmas Break. Superintendent Dr. Jan Harris sent out SchoolCast messages informing parents that the last day for students at Dade Elementary, Davis Elementary, and Dade Middle students will be... Read More.

Dade County Sheriff’s Office Asks for Public’s Assistance

A social media post by the Dade County Sheriff's Office asks for the public's assistance. The request for assistance was posted on Monday, December 7 regarding damage done to county property at the county's recreation complex known as the Four Fields.  A flat black Nova... Read More.
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County Commission Meeting Full of Information

A lot of information shared during the Dade County Commission work session and meeting for December. Commissioner Hartline said that Dade County pays $26,612 a year to the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority (NWGJDA) and asked what that was getting Dade County. County Executive... Read More.

Indiana Man Arrested for Jackson County, AL Kidnapping

A kidnapping reported in Jackson County, AL ended in recovery of the child and the arrest of an Indiana man. According to a press release by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, a report of a possible kidnapping came in at approximately 6 pm on Sunday... Read More.
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Parade and Lighting Ceremony Usher In Christmas Season for Dade

Christmas marched into Dade as the annual Christmas Parade and lighting ceremony were held this Saturday. The City of Trenton was illuminated as businesses, street lights, Christmas trees, and storefronts were turned on during the annual lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 5. The Christmas parade... Read More.
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Five-term Dade Sheriff Laid to Rest

Philip Street, Sheriff of Dade County from 1985 - 2005, was laid to rest today. Law Enforcement, local fire departments, friends and family gathered on the Dade County square Wednesday morning for visitation and to attend the outdoor service while thousands live streamed the funeral... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Region Unemployment Hits Lowest Since Pre-COVID

Great news for the 15 counties in the Northwest Georgia Region as unemployment rates drop to lowest seen before COVID-19 pandemic began shutting down businesses and schools in March. Dade County's unemployment rate for November sits at 2.4% with a regional rate of 3.4%. November... Read More.
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Dade County Board of Education Receives State Award

The Dade County Board of Education has been honored with a state award. Superintendent Dr. Jan Harris has announced that the Dade County Board of Education is the 2020 Governance Team of the Year for small schools. Harris shared a press release from the Georgia... Read More.