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Early Voting Begins Today in Dade County for Public Service Commission Run-Off

Monday, July 7

Early voting starts today in Dade County for the Democratic Special Primary Run-Off Election for Georgia’s Public Service Commission. Voters can cast their ballots this week at the Elections and Registration Office inside the Dade County Administration building from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,... Read More.

TDOT Public Meetings on I-24 Widening Project This Week

Monday, July 7

TDOT Public Meetings on I-24 Widening Project This Week The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will host two public meetings this week to discuss a major proposal to widen a 10-mile section of Interstate 24 in Hamilton County. The project would expand I-24 from the I-59... Read More.

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Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Ongoing Death Investigation in Dade County

Sunday, July 6

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is asking anyone with information related to the death of a man found in a Dade County pond to come forward as the investigation remains active. On Thursday, July 3, around 2:40 p.m., a call to Dade County 911... Read More.

UPDATE: Body Found in Dade County Pond Identified as Man Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants

Saturday, July 5

Authorities have identified the body found in a pond Thursday afternoon as a man who had been wanted for multiple serious criminal charges. According to a release from the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, the deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Richard Sweatt of Trenton. His... Read More.

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UPDATE: Body Discovered in Dade Pond; GBI Investigating

Friday, July 4

On Wednesday, July 3, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Dade County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 2800 block of New Home Road following a report of a possible mannequin floating in a pond. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the body of... Read More.

Body Found in Trenton Pond; GBI Assisting with Investigation

Thursday, July 3

Authorities have confirmed that a body discovered in a Trenton pond on Thursday afternoon is that of a man. According to Chad Payne, spokesperson for the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, the body was located in a pond off New Home Road. The Georgia Bureau of... Read More.

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Former Valley Head High School Volleyball Coach Arrested on Child Pornography and Illegal Surveillance Charges

Wednesday, July 2

A former employee of the DeKalb County School System has been arrested in Chattooga County on multiple felony charges involving child pornography and illegal surveillance. Michael Lance Brown, who reportedly worked as a volleyball coach at Valley Head High School, was taken into custody on... Read More.

DeKalb County Man Arrested Following Assault and Police Pursuit

Wednesday, July 2

A DeKalb County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a woman, resulting in serious injuries that required hospitalization. On Monday, June 30, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence near the Powell community. Upon arrival, deputies encountered an ambulance transporting... Read More.

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Three Strikes and You’re Out: Catoosa County Case Marks Launch of New Probation Policy

Wednesday, July 2

July 2nd, 2025 – CATOOSA COUNTY, GEORGIA – July 1, 2025 – District Attorney Clayton M. Fuller announced today that Brandon Edward Jackson will serve the remainder of his original sentence in prison following repeated violations of probation, marking a good example of the application of... Read More.

Dade County Thanks Partner Agencies After Massive Animal Hoarding Rescue

Wednesday, July 2

TRENTON, GA — Dade County officials are expressing deep gratitude to the many agencies and volunteers who came together Tuesday, July 1, in response to one of the county’s most severe animal hoarding cases in recent history. More than 260 animals were rescued from... Read More.

Early Voting Begins Today in Dade County for Public Service Commission Run-Off

TDOT Public Meetings on I-24 Widening Project This Week

Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Ongoing Death Investigation in Dade County

UPDATE: Body Found in Dade County Pond Identified as Man Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants

UPDATE: Body Discovered in Dade Pond; GBI Investigating

Body Found in Trenton Pond; GBI Assisting with Investigation

Former Valley Head High School Volleyball Coach Arrested on Child Pornography and Illegal Surveillance Charges

DeKalb County Man Arrested Following Assault and Police Pursuit

Three Strikes and You’re Out: Catoosa County Case Marks Launch of New Probation Policy

Dade County Thanks Partner Agencies After Massive Animal Hoarding Rescue

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