Circuit Court Clerk’s Office to be Closed for Relocation to the Second Floor of Courthouse

October 14, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office will begin the move from the third floor to the second floor of the courthouse Friday, October 18.

During the transition, the office will be closed for at least three days.

Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin and her staff are relocating to the former location of the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce Office at room 201 in the courthouse. Chamber Director Suzanne Williams and the Chamber operations have moved to the county complex.

“My office will be closed October 18, 21, and 22 to move to the new office.  The State has to rewire my network and computers,  et cetera and we can’t operate during that time,” said Martin.

Offenders may pay fines, court costs, and traffic tickets online. This applies to fines and costs owed through the General Sessions, Juvenile, and Circuit Courts. Those who wish to make use of the service may go to www.courtfeepay.com and click the “Make a Payment” link.

After the move of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is completed, the Recovery Court Office, currently on the second floor, will relocate to the third floor.

The Clerk and Master’s Office on the third floor will remain where it is but more storage space will be made available. The plan calls for all of the Circuit Court Clerk archives and documents in the courthouse to be moved to a room in the middle portion of the second floor while most of the storage space now used by the Circuit Court Clerk on the third floor will be turned over to the Clerk and Master for the same purpose.

The Circuit Court Clerk’s personal office across the hall from the main office where her deputy clerks work will remain under Martin’s control but will be mainly for public use related to court activities.

The County Mayor’s Office will remain where it is located on the second floor of the courthouse. The Tennessee Highway Patrol also has an office there.

The offices of the DeKalb County Election Commission, the Veterans service officer, and the judicial commissioners will remain in their present locations on the first floor.

October 14, 2019
By: Sharon Evans, Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County Volunteer

DeKalb County has another homeowner!

Jamie Nokes Greco and her family celebrated the completion of their home on Sunday afternoon, built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County. The home is located at 202 Hayes Street in Smithville.

Iain Swisher, Pastor from First Assembly of God, led a prayer during the dedication ceremony and Gary Johnson, Construction Coordinator, led a responsive reading. Jamie expressed her deep appreciation for all the individuals, churches, businesses and organizations who worked on the house.

“All Glory to God. I am just thankful for the Blessing. I know its something He has bestowed upon me. I am thankful for all the volunteers and for the Habitat organization. They are changing people’s lives and I am thankful I get to be one of those people. I am extremely blessed,” Jamie told WJLE during the ground breaking ceremony in February, 2018.

This home is the sixth for a Habitat partner family in DeKalb County

Habitat’s work in DeKalb continues! This Friday, Oct. 18, the 16th Annual Habitat for Humanity Chili Cook-off will be held from 10:30a.m.-1 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn. Funds raised will help to continue building in DeKalb County.

October 14, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Three people were involved in a two car crash this morning (Monday) on Highway 56 south in the Shiney Rock community.

Trooper Troy Withers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol said 65 year old James Einfeldt of Dowelltown was entering Highway 56 from a private driveway to turn south in a 2005 Nissan Altima when he pulled into the path of a northbound 2005 Chevy Impala driven by 25 year old Randy Beechler of Smithville. 28 year old Sarah Lewis of Smithville was a passenger with Einfeldt.

After impact the Chevy Impala came to rest in the yard of a residence off the highway while the Nissan Altima stopped off the road beside a guardrail.

Einfeldt was taken by private vehicle to the hospital. No one else was injured.

Both drivers were cited for no proof of insurance and Einfeldt was further cited for failure to exercise due care.

Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department were on the scene along with DeKalb EMS.

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