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Tim Echols Wins GOP Nomination for Public Service Commission; General Election Matchups Set

Wednesday, June 18

June 18, 2025 — Georgia’s Public Service Commission races are taking shape following yesterday’s primary election results. In the Republican primary for District 2, incumbent Tim Echols secured a decisive victory over challenger Lee Muns, earning more than 76% of the vote. Echols now advances to... Read More.

Georgia State Senator Fined Following Ethics Investigation

Tuesday, June 17

Atlanta, GA – June 17, 2025 — Georgia State Senator Colton Moore, who represents Northwest Georgia including Dade County, has been fined $500 following an ethics investigation by the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. The Commission determined that Moore failed to submit required... Read More.

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Today is Election Day!

Tuesday, June 17

Dade County voters will head to the polls today, for a Special Primary Election to fill the Public Service Commissioner seats representing Districts 2 and 3 in Georgia. Polling locations across all precincts in Dade County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.... Read More.

Free Sack Lunches for Kids Available All June in Dade County

Tuesday, June 17

Dade County Schools, in partnership with the Cherokee Regional Library System, is offering free sack lunches for children ages 0 to 18 throughout the month of June. The Summer Feeding Program will serve lunches every Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at... Read More.

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Community Comes Together for Successful Allan Bradford Tire Amnesty Day

Tuesday, June 17

This past Saturday, the community showed tremendous support for the annual Allan Bradford Tire Amnesty Day, resulting in the collection of an impressive 2,226 tires for proper disposal. Organizers expressed heartfelt thanks to all participants whose efforts helped keep the environment clean and safe. The... Read More.

High-Speed Chase Across Dekalb and Jackson Counties Ends in Arrest

Monday, June 16

Henagar, AL — A high-speed chase spanning Dekalb and Jackson Counties ended Monday afternoon with the arrest of a Henagar man after a dangerous pursuit involving reckless driving and attempted assaults on law enforcement officers. On June 16, 2025, deputies from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s... Read More.

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Pepsi Distributor Recalls Over 19,000 Cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Distributed in Georgia and Neighboring States

Sunday, June 15

ATLANTA, Ga. — June 15, 2025 — A Jacksonville-based Pepsi distributor has recalled more than 19,000 cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar after discovering the product was mislabeled and contains the full sugar version of the soda, according to the Food and Drug Administration... Read More.

DA Fuller Vows Tough Stance on Violent Protests, Criticizes California Prosecutors

Sunday, June 15

Dade County, GA — District Attorney Clayton M. Fuller issued a strong statement condemning violent protests and criticizing prosecutorial leadership in California, promising Northwest Georgia will not tolerate similar unrest. “We will not tolerate violent protests in Northwest Georgia. Not now, not ever,” Fuller said.... Read More.

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District Attorney Fuller Hosts Victim Meetings with Georgia Parole Board to Prevent Release of Violent Offenders

Sunday, June 15

Ringgold, GA — In an effort to keep violent criminals behind bars, District Attorney Clayton Fuller invited crime victims in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit to meet with Georgia Parole Board member Joyette Holmes on Thursday in Ringgold. The meetings, known as Victim Impact Sessions,... Read More.

Dade County School Board to hold 2nd Budget Meeting

Sunday, June 15

The Dade County School Board will hold it's 2nd Budget Hearing at 12:30pm on Monday June 16th. The meeting will take place 52 Tradition Lane in Trenton. A portion of the meeting will be devoted to public input. The Agenda is below. AGENDA I. Call to... Read More.

Tim Echols Wins GOP Nomination for Public Service Commission; General Election Matchups Set

Georgia State Senator Fined Following Ethics Investigation

Today is Election Day!

Free Sack Lunches for Kids Available All June in Dade County

Community Comes Together for Successful Allan Bradford Tire Amnesty Day

High-Speed Chase Across Dekalb and Jackson Counties Ends in Arrest

Pepsi Distributor Recalls Over 19,000 Cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Distributed in Georgia and Neighboring States

DA Fuller Vows Tough Stance on Violent Protests, Criticizes California Prosecutors

District Attorney Fuller Hosts Victim Meetings with Georgia Parole Board to Prevent Release of Violent Offenders

Dade County School Board to hold 2nd Budget Meeting

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