Back to School Education Celebration Returns but at New Location

July 28, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The Back to School Education Celebration is back again but at a new location.

Instead of the public square where the event was held for several years, this year’s Back-To-School Bash” for free school supplies will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM inside at the Smithville First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center, 101 West Church Street, Smithville.

Smithville FBC pastor Chad Ramsey encourages all parents and children in DeKalb County to participate for free school supplies and fun activities. There will also be free food and drinks for all attendees.

“It is still being called the Back to School Education Celebration but instead of it being on the public square we will have it at the Smithville First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center (Gym) so that means rain or shine we will have the Education Celebration from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. All kids and parents are invited to come and get free school supplies. Its for those in pre-K and kindergarten all the way up to 12th grade. This event is for our community and we will distribute as much as we have until we have no more. There will be free food and more. We hope you will come out,” said Ramsey.

The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber will present awards for the best-decorated “Back-to-School” booth.

July 28, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The August 4 elections are one week away and early voting ends Saturday. To date 1,870 have cast ballots including 1,785 in person and 85 by absentee including votes cast by residents of the Webb House and NHC Healthcare Center.

The total turnout for the municipal elections to date is as follows: Smithville Municipal Election- 492; Alexandria 57, Liberty 29, and Dowelltown 21.

In the state primaries a total of 1,542 have voted in the Republican Primary and 316 in the Democratic Primary with 102 having voted only in the County General Election without participating in either primary.

176 voted Wednesday including 159 in person and 17 by absentee/Webb House/NHC. Of the total Wednesday, 134 voted in the Republican Primary, 31 in the Democratic Primary, and 11 in the General Election Only.

The turnout for the Municipal Elections Wednesday is as follows:
Smithville-39
Alexandria-2
Liberty-4
Dowelltown-3

Early Voting is today (Thursday) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until Noon at the DeKalb County Courthouse.

July 27, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

It’s time to get ready to save, with three sales tax holidays in 2022.

The Tennessee General Assembly approved two additional one-time holidays this year, in addition to the traditional sales tax holiday that takes place each year at the end of July. During these holiday periods, Tennesseans do not have to pay state or local sales tax on certain items, saving up to 10 percent on some purchases.

“During this time of record inflation and high prices, we’re proud to be able to put money back in the pockets of Tennesseans,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of these savings opportunities.”

“We want Tennesseans to know about these holidays so they can take advantage of this tax relief,” Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano said.

The details of the three sales tax holidays are:

Clothing, School Supplies, and Computers (July 29- July 31): During this holiday weekend, clothing prices under $100, school supplies priced under $100, and computers priced under $1500 are exempt from sales tax. Online purchases are included.

Food and Food Ingredients (August 1- August 31): During this month-long holiday, food and food ingredients may be purchased tax free. Food and food ingredients purchased from a micro market or vending machine remain subject to sales tax. Food ingredients do not include alcoholic beverages, tobacco, candy, dietary supplements, and prepared food.

Gun Safes and Safety Equipment (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023): The legislature extended this holiday an additional fiscal year. During this period, retail sales of gun safes and certain gun safety devices are exempt from sales and use tax.

Learn more information about all the sales tax holidays by visiting www.tntaxholiday.com . You can also email revenue.support@tn.gov or call 615-253-0600 with questions.

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