Dekalb County – Page 9

Adcock: Tight Budget Year, No Tax Rate For DeKalb Residents

No changes coming to the $2.51 property tax rate for DeKalb County residents this year, as the rate remains unchanged in the new fiscal year’s budget. County Executive Matt Adcock said the budget was very tight this year, with rising costs and unfinished projects. Adcock said he does not expect a property tax rate increase […]

DeKalb Pastors Praying Over Schools To Start New Year

A handful of Smithville Pastors joining forces Sunday to pray for the DeKalb County Schools and a new school year. Smithville First Baptist Church Pastor Chad Ramsey said the event happened long before he got involved eight years ago. Ramsey said the community has a heart for the students and a heart for prayer. “Not […]

Appalachian Center For Crafts Founder Honored By Governor

Lewis Snyder, one of the founders of the Appalachian Center for Craft, will be honored by the state with the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards. Snyder is mostly known as a highly skilled potter, teaching visual arts throughout the state. Snyder said receiving the award was a special moment. “It means a lot to me since […]

Food Pantries Concerned About UCHRA Distribution Change

Food pantries across the Upper Cumberland concerned about what might happen this fall after UCHRA outsources its food commodity program. God’s Food Pantry Director Pat Zornow said in years past, UCHRA would send many people in need of food to the Smithville facility. Zornow said she is concerned that UCHRA’s transition might drastically impact their […]

DeKalb EMA Prepared For Fiddlers Jamboree Weekend

The Fiddlers Jamboree is coming to Smithville this weekend, and the DeKalb County EMA hopes to keep it a safe and fun event. DeKalb County EMA director Charlie Parker said the Jamboree tends to attract a family-oriented crowd, so dealing with people is rarely an issue. Parker said the weather is the biggest possible disruption, […]

DeKalb Fishing Goes For National Title Next Month

DeKalb County will see two fishers represent their high school later this year.

Clay, Pickett Labeled Distressed Counties By Commission

Clay and Pickett Counties have been named distressed counties by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The Commission publishes the report annually comparing three-year average unemployment rates, per capita market income and a county’s poverty rate. No Upper Cumberland county rated distressed a year ago. A total of six Upper Cumberland counties ranked at-risk, meaning they could […]