April Begins, Property Tax Deadline Expires, Added Penalties

The end of March means property tax deadlines pass across Upper Cumberland communities, residents who missed payments are now facing added penalties. Algood City Recorder Anna Walker said the March 30 deadline marked the cutoff for paying 2024 property taxes locally before accounts were turned over for collection. Delinquent property taxes will receive a 0.5 […]
Nicole Wright Appointed DeKalb Clerk And Master

DeKalb County’s new Clerk and Master is Nicole Wright. Wright was appointed as clerk and master by Chancellor Ronald Thurman. Wright said the clerk and master’s primary responsibility is overseeing the Chancery Court System. “I’m really honored to receive this appointment from Chancellor Ronald Thurman,” Wright said. “I’m very humbled that he thinks that I […]
2021 UC Property Tax Payments Similar or Better Than 2020

Most Upper Cumberland property taxes have been paid despite the pandemic. Putnam, White and Overton County Trustees said they’ve met or exceeded their payment percentage from last year. Overton County Trustee Peggy Clark Smith said that with less than one percent unpaid, people are taking advantage of online payment options. “Our numbers have been better […]









