Trustee Sean Driver Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

January 10, 2022
By:

DeKalb County Trustee Sean Driver has announced his intention to seek re-election in 2022.

He will be a candidate seeking the Republican nomination in the May 3 Primary Election. Trustee Driver was first elected in 2006.

“I am humbled to say it has been a privilege, joy, and honor to serve as your DeKalb County Trustee. With 2022 now in full speed, I am seeking your trust in me and to nominate me for the office of Trustee. My service to you has become a goal to inspire others to do the same for everyone,” said Driver in a prepared announcement.

“The citizens of DeKalb County have blessed me to serve the office of Trustee for 16 years this coming August. My staff and I have made several enhancements to the office for the people. Listening to the concerns and implementing new procedures and programs, we established online tax payments, partial tax payments, and an afterhours drop box for tax payments. All 3 procedures and programs have become a success.”

“My family and I live in the Liberty area of the county. My wife, Christie, and I have been married for 24 years and are blessed with 3 wonderful sons, Garrett (20), Luke (16), and Ben (12). We all belong to the Dowelltown United Methodist Church. Christie, Garrett, and I are very proud to be active with the Alexandria Lions Club also,” Driver continued

“I am committed to DeKalb County and my heart is here and my home is here. So, I am asking for your vote and support in the 2022 Elections as your DeKalb County Trustee. The job you give me is greatly appreciated. Humbly Blessed, Sean D. Driver”.

January 9, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The Department of Revenue reminds Tennessee drivers that they will receive newly designed license plates in 2022. The new license plates will be available online, by mail, and in-person as residents complete their annual motor vehicle registration renewals.

Under Tennessee law, the plate may be redesigned every eight years if funds are approved in the General Assembly’s annual budget. This new license plate design will replace the current plate design launched in 2006, with modifications in 2011, 2016, and 2017.
Points to note:

•License plates are issued through Tennessee’s local county clerk offices. Motorists can visit www.tncountyclerk.com to renew online.

•New plates can be renewed in person, online, by mail, or by kiosk. If you choose not to renew in person, the renewal fee will include $5 for mailing.

•Motorists are not able to renew early to receive the new license plate. You must wait until your designated renewal month.

For more information and answers to commonly asked questions, visit www.tn.gov/revenue/newplate .
The Department of Revenue is responsible for the administration of state tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws and the collection of taxes and fees associated with those laws. The department collects about 87 percent of total state revenue. During the 2021 fiscal year, it collected $18.4 billion in state taxes and fees and more than $3.7 billion in taxes and fees for local governments. To learn more about the department, visit www.tn.gov/revenue.
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November 21, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The number of active COVID cases in DeKalb County has more than doubled within the last month.

According to the Tennessee Department of Health, DeKalb County had 152 active cases as of Tuesday, January 4, up from 88 on Thursday, December 30 and more than double the 74 cases reported on December 23 and 60 on December 3. There were 19 new cases Tuesday, January 4. Eighty-seven with COVID have died in DeKalb County since the pandemic began in March 2020, up by 10 since December 3 and 130 have been hospitalized due to COVID within the past 22months, up by 15 from December 23.

At last report 45.3% of the DeKalb County population had received at least one dose of COVID vaccine and 39.5 were fully vaccinated.

Over the seven-day period, December 28- January 3 DeKalb County had a case count of 125 for a daily case rate of 87.2 per 100,000 residents.

For the 14-day period, December 21- January 3 DeKalb County’s case count was 160 for a daily case rate of 55.8 per 100,000 residents.

For the 14 days prior, December 7 to December 20, the case count was 81 for a daily case rate of 28.2 per 100,000 residents.

From March 5, 2020, to January 3, 2022, DeKalb County has had a total of 4,581 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 for a daily case rate of 33.4 per 100,000 residents.

Over the last 7 days the average percent positive was 28.3 %

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