News From Dade County

Early Morning Truck Fire Shuts Down Interstate

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An early morning tractor trailer fire shut down Interstate 24 for nearly 2 hours this morning. It happened in I-24 near the Georgia State Line. We're told the truck was exiting the interstate on the ramp to the rest area when the cab caught fire.... Full story

Woman Gets Restricted Probation in Animal Hoarding Case

Nathan Frick

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A woman charged with felony child abuse and 13 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty in one of the worst cases that the Dade Sheriff has seen won't go to jail but does have several restrictions. According to the Dade County Court Clerk, Kim Atchley... Full story

Van Cain Sentenced on Child Porn Charges

NewsChannel 9

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A North Alabama man has been sentenced in Dade County, Ga., accused of child molestation and pornography. Van Edward Cain, 38, was sentenced to 15 years. he'll serve a minimum of five years with the remainder on probation. Detective Nathan Lee with... Full story

North Georgia Receives H1N1 Vaccine

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County health departments in the 10-county Northwest Georgia Public Health district have received a total of 3500 doses of H1N1 nasal spray vaccine, according to district Health Director Dr. Wade Sellers.  The Catoosa, Dade and... Full story

Animal Cruelty Case Leads To Child Abuse Charges

Derek Dellinger

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"I don't really know what to say," says Kim Atchley, clutching a dog in her hands.  "I'm just worried about my babies...my son and my granddaughter." That's all that Kim Atchley had to say to us as she watched rescue workers take her pets from... Full story

Georgia Teachers Suffer Pay Cuts

Karen Zatkulak

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As teachers in Georgia head back to the classroom, they return to smaller pay checks.  The reality is setting in for educators who will be taking 3 days off without pay to save the state much needed money.  Dade County says their teachers... Full story

Astonishing Amount of Animals In Home

John Madewell

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    One north Alabama house held almost 150 animals. Officers say they've never seen anything like it. This happened in DeKalb County right at the Dade County line and inveigators say when this stunning discovery happened, no one was... Full story

Police Discover 148 Neglected Animals

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The DeKalb County, Alabama Sheriff's Department has helped confiscate 148 animals from a home just across the line from Rising Fawn, Ga.      Sheriff Jimmy Harris said his department got a call about an unattended house full... Full story

UPDATE/FOUND: Officers Search for Missing Dade Co. Girl

Heather Williams

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Officers tell NewsChannel 9 the girl has been found safe at a neighbors home. She has been there the entire time.   Detective Sgt Adam Reyes just sent NewsChannel9 the following release: We are currently searching for a seven... Full story

UPDATE: Child Molestation Suspect Arrested

John Madewell

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   Our investigative team learned of detectives searching for an accused child molester and we caught his arrest on camera. Detectives say the sex crime against an eight year old boy happened in Dade County but they found Joe Pugh in... Full story

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