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Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia Expected This Week

Sunday, July 20

Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for dangerously high heat indices, which are expected to climb above 100 degrees beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week. The National Weather Service warns that Heat Advisories are increasingly likely for Sunday, Monday, and... Read More.

Georgia Unemployment Steady at 3.5% as State Hits Historic Jobs Milestone

Thursday, July 17

ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in June, matching May’s rate and remaining six-tenths of a percentage point below the national average, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday. The report also revealed a historic jobs milestone for the state, as... Read More.

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Tragic Loss of K-9 Georgia Prompts Policy Overhaul at Dade County Sheriff’s Office

Tuesday, July 15

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the heartbreaking loss of K-9 Georgia, the newest member of its K-9 unit, who passed away on July 13, 2025, following a tragic incident involving her patrol vehicle. Incident Summary On the day of the incident, the heat index... Read More.

GEORGIA JOINS ALABAMA, FLORIDA,TENNESSEE , SOUTH CAROLINA FOR “OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN” TO INCREASE SPEED ENFORCEMENT ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST

Wednesday, July 9

Georgia is joining forces with Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina for “Operation Southern Slow Down” — a major speed enforcement effort running July 14th through July 20th across the Southeast. The goal? To crack down on dangerous driving and reduce deadly crashes during one... Read More.

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Catoosa-Dade-Walker Counties Report Lowest Gas Prices in Georgia

Monday, July 7

Drivers in northwest Georgia are seeing the best fuel deals in the state, with Catoosa, Dade, and Walker Counties reporting the lowest average gas prices in Georgia at just $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded. According to AAA, the statewide average price for gasoline has... Read More.

New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1

Sunday, June 29

As Georgia enters the 2026 fiscal year on Tuesday, July 1, a wide range of new state laws will go into effect, impacting everything from taxes and education to healthcare and consumer protections. While some laws have already taken effect and others will roll... Read More.

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Georgia Department of Education Introduces Student Bill of Rights

Sunday, June 29

The Georgia Department of Education has introduced a Student Bill of Rights, a new guiding document that outlines the essential rights of all K–12 students in the state’s public schools. Launched ahead of the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, the initiative aims to celebrate the... Read More.

Georgia Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Elementary Schools

Sunday, June 29

Starting this fall, cursive handwriting will once again be a part of the curriculum for Georgia elementary students. The Georgia Department of Education has updated its English Language Arts standards to include instruction in reading, writing, and building fluency in cursive for students in grades... Read More.

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Dade County Football Team Attends Camp at University of Georgia

Tuesday, June 24

The Dade County High School football team traveled to the University of Georgia last week to participate in the Bulldogs’ annual football camp, hosted by head coach Kirby Smart and his staff. The camp brought together high school teams from across the region for a... 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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Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia Expected This Week

Georgia Unemployment Steady at 3.5% as State Hits Historic Jobs Milestone

Tragic Loss of K-9 Georgia Prompts Policy Overhaul at Dade County Sheriff’s Office

GEORGIA JOINS ALABAMA, FLORIDA,TENNESSEE , SOUTH CAROLINA FOR “OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN” TO INCREASE SPEED ENFORCEMENT ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST

Catoosa-Dade-Walker Counties Report Lowest Gas Prices in Georgia

New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1

Georgia Department of Education Introduces Student Bill of Rights

Georgia Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Elementary Schools

Dade County Football Team Attends Camp at University of Georgia

Georgia State Senator Fined Following Ethics Investigation

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