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UPDATE: Body found in Dade Co. pond identified as man charged with child molestation

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UPDATE: Body found in Dade Co. pond identified as man charged with child molestation

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the body found in a Dade County pond as 46-year-old John Richard Sweatt, who was wanted on criminal charges. Autopsy pending.See the Story

Nearly 260 neglected animals discovered at Trenton home

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Nearly 260 neglected animals discovered at Trenton home

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Nearly 260 animals, mostly dogs and cats, found in neglectful conditions at a home in Trenton, Georgia, prompting intervention and potential charges for animal cruelty.Read Article

Dade County Sheriff Arrest Report 6/30/25 - Discover Dade

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Dade County Sheriff Arrest Report 6/30/25 - Discover Dade

06/27/2025 00:04:00 MATTHEW COLTON LEE DABBS 32 HIGDON AL DUI-Driving Under the Influence of Multiple Substances Public Drunk Total Charges: 2 06/27/2025 05:37:00 MELODY DENISE COCHRAN 40 CHATSWORTH GA DUI-Driving Under the Influence of Multiple Substances Open Container Violation Beer/Ale/Porter/Stout/Other Similar Beverages Total Charges: 2 06/27/2025 10:46:00 JAMES ADAM CHAMLEE 38 TRENTON GA Child Molestation Child Molestation Rape; against f…Read Article

Dade County Student Earns Associate Degree Before High School Graduation - Discover Dade

Daniel Illangovan, a homeschooled student from Dade County, has achieved a remarkable milestone—earning an associate degree in Drafting Technology from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) before receiving his high school diploma. Illangovan completed the degree through Georgia’s Dual Enrollment program, which allows high school students to take college-level courses for both high school and college credit. His accomplishment highlights…Dade County · Dade County Read Article

Dade County Board of Commissioner Workshop | 07/03/2025 AGENDA - Discover Dade

Dade County Board of Commissioner Workshop | 07/03/2025 – 06:00 PM Dade County Administrative Building | Commissioners’ Public Meeting Room | O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1(d-e) 1. Approval of agenda 2. Approval of previous meeting(s) minutes 3. Review Personnel Status Report 4. Board Appointments and/or Proclamations (if any) A. Resolution (R-27-25): Re-appointment of Rex Blevins to the Dade County Historic Preservation Commission B. Resolution (R-28-25): …Dade County · Dade County Read Article

Dade County Board of Education Approves $26.5 Million Budget Amid Rising Insurance Costs - Discover Dade

TRENTON, GA – With little discussion and no objections, the Dade County Board of Education on Monday approved a $26.5 million operational general fund budget for the 2025-2026 school year, finalizing a plan that sees spending exceed revenue by approximately $2.7 million. The vote followed the legally required third reading of the budget during the board’s regular monthly meeting. The final budget outlines $26,499,766 in expenditures against an a…Trenton, Georgia · Trenton Read Article

Dade County Schools Board to Meet June 23 - Discover Dade

TRENTON, GA (June 20, 2025) – The Dade County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. The session is scheduled to take place at the Dade County Board of Education offices, located at 52 Tradition Lane, Trenton, GA 30752 . The board agenda—detailing items for discussion and action—has been distributed in advance. Residents are encouraged to review the agenda and participate in the mee…Trenton, Georgia · Trenton Read Article

Dade County School Board to hold 2nd Budget Meeting - Discover Dade

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 Order 2nd Budget Hearing at 12:30 noon II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America IV. Adoption of Agenda V. Information Items A. 2nd Public Hearing on F…Trenton, Georgia · Trenton Read Article

From Georgia peach to Superman's mom: Dade County actress lands role of a lifetime

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One Trenton resident will be making an appearance on the big screen come this July.Trenton, Georgia · Trenton See the Story

Ham-cuffed: Abandoned pig rescued from interstate by Georgia deputies

DADE COUNTY, Ga. — The Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) in Georgia can add pig wrangling to its list of duties. “If you were wondering what the slowdown on I-24 East was [on June 7th], we had a few “pigs” running wild, causing traffic delays,” the DCSO said. “Apparently someone lost a pig [Saturday] evening on I-24, and just left it. We received a few calls about it, but were unable to locate it until this morning. After our deputies located …Dade County · Dade County Read Article

Pig rescued in Dade Co. after being left on I-24 East, causing traffic delays

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Interstate 24 East was brought to a standstill as pigs ran wild, resulting in significant traffic delays in Dade County. A lost pig, abandoned on the highway, led to a rescue operation involving the Sheriff's Office and Luck's Rescue.Dade County · Dade County See the Story

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