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Georgia Public Library Announces Zoo Atlanta Library Pass Program Is Ending

Monday, May 26

After more than a decade of providing free access to one of Georgia’s most popular attractions, the Zoo Atlanta Library Pass program will come to an end this summer. The Georgia Public Library Service announced that the program will officially conclude on June 1,... Read More.

Dade County Government Offices Closed For Memorial Day

Sunday, May 25

Dade County Government Offices will be closed next Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. Please don't forget the Memorial Day Service at 10:00 in Veterans Park. In case of rain the service will be moved into the Historic Courthouse on the... Read More.

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Storms Swept across Dade County, GA Sunday Evening, May 25th

Sunday, May 25

Dade County, Ga. — May 25, 2025 — Severe storms swept through Dade County on Sunday evening, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that downed trees and some power lines across the area. The early evening storms caused widespread power outages, with utility crews working... Read More.

Nighttime Resurfacing Work to Resume on I-24 in Dade County May 27th

Friday, May 23

Dade County, GA – Resurfacing operations on Interstate 24 are set to resume Tuesday night, May 27, as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews return to work on a key stretch of the highway. Weather permitting, the project will begin at 9 p.m. and... Read More.

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North Alabama Unemployment Holding Steady Also in Jackson and DeKalb Counties

Friday, May 23

North Alabama Unemployment Holding Steady in Jackson and DeKalb Counties While Georgia celebrates falling unemployment across every region this April, neighboring counties in North Alabama are also maintaining strong job numbers. According to the Alabama Department of Labor’s most recent data, as of March: Jackson County... Read More.

Georgia Unemployment Drops Across All Regions in April – Dade County at 2.7%

Thursday, May 22

Georgia Unemployment Drops Across All Regions in April – Dade County at 2.7% The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment rates fell in every regional commission area of the state during the month of April—a strong sign for Georgia’s growing economy. Labor Commissioner Bárbara... Read More.

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Thursday Discussion with Dade County Executive Townsend

Thursday, May 22

Severe Storms Strike Dade County, Georgia, on May 20, 2025

Wednesday, May 21

Dade County, Georgia, experienced significant severe weather late Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, as a powerful storm system swept through the region. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning early on in the evening with a tornado warning following later on for... Read More.

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Dade BOE buys into HMH instructionals for 2025-26

Tuesday, May 20

Trenton, GA- With the summer winddown in sight, the Dade County Board of Education begins looking ahead to the next school year, namely on its operational budget along with new instructional materials for the classroom, in its regularly scheduled board meeting Monday night. In addition to passing Superintendent... Read More.

Dade County to Open Community Shelters Ahead of Tuesday Storms

Monday, May 19

In preparation for potentially severe weather moving into the tri-state area Tuesday afternoon and evening, Dade County officials will open all community shelters starting at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday. The shelters will remain open through 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. This decision comes following storm forecasts and advisories... Read More.

Georgia Public Library Announces Zoo Atlanta Library Pass Program Is Ending

Dade County Government Offices Closed For Memorial Day

Storms Swept across Dade County, GA Sunday Evening, May 25th

Nighttime Resurfacing Work to Resume on I-24 in Dade County May 27th

North Alabama Unemployment Holding Steady Also in Jackson and DeKalb Counties

Georgia Unemployment Drops Across All Regions in April – Dade County at 2.7%

Thursday Discussion with Dade County Executive Townsend

Severe Storms Strike Dade County, Georgia, on May 20, 2025

Dade BOE buys into HMH instructionals for 2025-26

Dade County to Open Community Shelters Ahead of Tuesday Storms

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