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Dade Continues to Have the Lowest Unemployment in the Region as Unemployment Rates Continue to Drop

Sunday, August 30

July unemployment numbers are in and Dade continues to lead the region with the lowest unemployment rate while unemployment rates approach pre-COVID numbers. July's unemployment numbers show Dade at 4.5% with Catoosa at 4.8%, Chattooga at 8.7%, Walker at 5.2%, and Whitfield at 7.9%. The... Read More.

Dade County School COVID-19 UPDATE

Thursday, August 27

The latest number of positive cases have been posted. Here is the Text from Dr. Harris on Wednesday DADECS: COVID UPDATE 08262020 Number of Positive COVID-19: 10 Employees and 5 Students. TOTAL 15. DES: 7 STAFF, DMS: 1 STAFF and 1 STUDENT, DCHS: 4 STUDENTS and... Read More.

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Cares Act Recovery Assistance Loans now available to local Small business owners

Wednesday, August 26

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (NWGRC) is the recipient of a new Economic Development Administration Revolving Loan Fund grant for the region’s small businesses. Micro-loan funds are available to aid in efforts to alleviate the sudden and severe economic dislocation of the region’s small... Read More.

Cloudland Canyon Manager Receives Award from Department of Natural Resources

Monday, August 24

Cloudland Canyon, one of Georgia's most visited state parks and located in Rising Fawn on Lookout Mountain, is supervised by Park Manager Brad Gibson who has been recognized by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Gibson was awarded the Henry Struble Manager of the Year... Read More.

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City of Trenton Announces Tax Increase with Millage Rate Staying the Same

Monday, August 24

The City of Trenton issued a press release regarding the millage rate on Monday, August 24. The press release announces hearings for a tax increase. "The City of Trenton Commission announces its intention to keep the current millage rate of 4.498, an increase of 0.058... Read More.

Both volleyball teams are out of quarantine as the number of those in quarantine in Dade County Schools drop

Monday, August 24

Both volleyball teams are out of quarantine and back to school as the number of those in quarantine with Dade County Schools took a sharp drop from the 100 reported on Friday. Superintendent Dr. Jan Harris reported in a COVID update on Monday -... Read More.

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One person Airlifted Saturday from a Motorcycle accident

Sunday, August 23

One person was flown out by Life Force air helicopter after two motorcycles wrecked around noon Saturday afternoon in the 4300 block of Scenic Highway on Lookout Mountain. Both riders were female and the other rider went by ambulance to the hospital. The GSP... Read More.

Suspect Sought After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider

Saturday, August 22

Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. Last Saturday night, a truck with a motorcycle on a trailer was stolen from the victim's yard on County Road 141. Later on Sunday, the truck and trailer was spotted by... Read More.

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Dade warns of yet another check scam

Friday, August 21

Dade County Sheriffs office has posted yet another scam alert. SCAM ALERT!!! These are circulating our area, and are similar to other scam check scams. IF YOU'RE NOT EXPECTING MONEY FROM AN ORGANIZATION YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH, DO NOT CASH THE CHECK!! Unfortunately, these seem to be targeting... Read More.

Dade School Superintendent stepping down

Wednesday, August 19

Dade county will be looking for another School Superintendent soon. Dr. Jan Irons Harris will be stepping down, she tendered her resignation to the School board Monday night. She then informed the central office staff on Tuesday and sent a system-wide email to all the... Read More.

Dade Continues to Have the Lowest Unemployment in the Region as Unemployment Rates Continue to Drop

Dade County School COVID-19 UPDATE

Cares Act Recovery Assistance Loans now available to local Small business owners

Cloudland Canyon Manager Receives Award from Department of Natural Resources

City of Trenton Announces Tax Increase with Millage Rate Staying the Same

Both volleyball teams are out of quarantine as the number of those in quarantine in Dade County Schools drop

One person Airlifted Saturday from a Motorcycle accident

Suspect Sought After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider

Dade warns of yet another check scam

Dade School Superintendent stepping down

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