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GDOT Announces Restriction of Construction Related Lane Closures Throughout the State for 4th of July Weekend

Wednesday, July 1

A press release out of Atlanta by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is good news for those hitting the road this holiday weekend. From noon on Thursday, July 2 until 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, GDOT is suspending construction-related lane closures on interstate highways... Read More.

“We Have A Long Ways To Go…. Department of Public Health Regional Public Information Officer Talks About Community Immunity

Wednesday, July 1

As of Wednesday, July 1, Dade County had 67 positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic tracking began and according to Department of Public Health Northwest Georgia Region Public Information Officer (PIO) Logan Boss, we still have a lot farther to go before the spread... Read More.

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Governor Kemp Extends Public Health State of Emergency and Current COVID-19 Guidelines

Wednesday, July 1

Two executive orders were signed by Governor Brian Kemp on Monday, June 29. The first executive order signed, Executive Order 06.29.20.01, extended the Public Health State of Emergency from 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2020 to 11:59 p.m. on August 11, 2020. Executive Order 06.29.20.02, the... Read More.

Dade Residents Get Dramatic Pictures of Squall Line Thunderstorms Tuesday Evening

Tuesday, June 30

Several people took to social media Tuesday evening to share pictures of a shelf cloud that was part of squall line thunderstorms that moved through the county. According to the National Weather Service, "a shelf cloud will usually be associated with a solid line of... Read More.

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Unemployment Rates Drop With Re-opening of Businesses in Georgia

Monday, June 29

Unemployment rates began a downward track as Georgia re-opened for business in May. The May unemployment information has been released by the Georgia Department of Labor and the numbers look better than in April, when numbers were almost triple March unemployment rates. The Northwest Georgia Region... Read More.

Two Wrecks, One Involving Eight Vehicles, Cause Traffic Issues on the Interstate Friday Afternoon

Friday, June 26

Those headed to and from Chattanooga Friday afternoon found themselves looking for alternative routes as two wrecks caused traffic issues in Dade. The first wreck happened around 2:30 p.m. on I-24 E near Highway 299 at the Wildwood exit. The two-car accident caused traffic problems... Read More.

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David Carroll Shares His “Happy Place”, Cloudland Canyon State Park

Thursday, June 25

Local TV-radio celebrity and author, David Carroll, shares a two-minute glimpse at his "Happy Place". "Welcome to my Happy Place," Carroll begins the short video that provides a glimpse of Cloudland Canyon State Park and the role it has played in Carroll's life. Carrol speaks... Read More.

DCHS Class of 2020 Graduation Set for Friday Morning Will be Broadcast Live On Radio, TV, and Facebook Live

Thursday, June 25

The Dade County High School class of 2020 graduation ceremony may have had to limit the number of people who can attend in person, but there are several options available for everyone else. Graduation is being held outdoors in the Magic Morgan Stadium tomorrow, Friday,... Read More.

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City Commission Approves 1945 Dade County Fair on Two Conditions

Tuesday, June 23

(City Attorney Steven Rodham (left) and Trenton Mayor Alex Case (right) talk about insurance liability issues and COVID-19 guidelines at a Special Called Meeting to discuss the 1945 Dade County Fair event permit application.) Whether or not the 1945 Dade County Fair will be held... Read More.

City Holds Special Called Meeting to Discuss 1945 Dade County Fair

Monday, June 22

A special called meeting is called for tonight at 6 p.m. at Trenton City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss requests for traffic control, road closures and other assistance through the special event permit applied for a couple of months ago by... Read More.

“We Have A Long Ways To Go…. Department of Public Health Regional Public Information Officer Talks About Community Immunity

Governor Kemp Extends Public Health State of Emergency and Current COVID-19 Guidelines

Dade Residents Get Dramatic Pictures of Squall Line Thunderstorms Tuesday Evening

Unemployment Rates Drop With Re-opening of Businesses in Georgia

Two Wrecks, One Involving Eight Vehicles, Cause Traffic Issues on the Interstate Friday Afternoon

David Carroll Shares His “Happy Place”, Cloudland Canyon State Park

City Commission Approves 1945 Dade County Fair on Two Conditions

City Holds Special Called Meeting to Discuss 1945 Dade County Fair

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