Dade County Courthouse to Be Closed Monday Following Order from Judge House
TRENTON, Ga. — The Dade County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, following an official order signed by Chief Superior Court Judge Brian M. House of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.
The order declares a judicial emergency due to severe winter weather impacting the region and follows Governor Brian Kemp’s statewide State of Emergency.
According to the order, the courthouse is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, January 27, 2026, weather permitting.
During the closure:
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All civil and criminal matters currently on the court calendar are continued
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Court deadlines, filing requirements, and time schedules in civil, criminal, and administrative matters are suspended, tolled, or extended through January 27, 2026, unless otherwise ordered by the court
The order applies to Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Juvenile Court, and Municipal Court.
Court officials noted the closure is necessary due to conditions that substantially interfere with normal court operations and public access.
The order was signed at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2026, by Judge House.
Residents with emergency court-related matters may contact the Chief Judge’s Office, Court Administrator, or the Dade County Sheriff’s Office as outlined in the official order.