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(UPDATED) Early Voting Count Stands at 3,530 in DeKalb County
October 23, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
A total of 3,530 people has cast ballots in DeKalb County for the November 5th elections.
During the seventh day of early voting on Wednesday, October 23 a total of 362 people voted in DeKalb County including 359 in person and 3 by absentee.
From Wednesday through Wednesday, October 16-23 the election commission reports that a total of 3,530 people has voted early.
The turnout each day is as follows:
Wednesday, October 16: A total of 643 including 492 in person, 100 by absentee, and 51 at the nursing home/Webb House.
Thursday, October 17: A total of 465 including 452 in person and 13 by absentee
Friday, October 18: A total of 530 including 521 in person and 9 by absentee
Saturday, October 19: A total of 323 including 314 in person and 9 by absentee
Monday, October 21: A total of 431 including 425 in person and 6 by absentee
Tuesday, October 22: A total of 776 including 551 in Smithville at the courthouse, 205 in Alexandria at the fairgrounds, and 20 by absentee.
Wednesday, October 23: A total of 362 including 359 in person and 3 by absentee
Early Voting continues through October 31.
On the ballot this year is the Presidential election as well as races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives (District 6), Tennessee Senate (District 16), and Tennessee House of Representatives (District 40).
In DeKalb County, two referendums are on the ballot regarding a $50 wheel tax and the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $65 million for a judicial center and jail.
In Smithville at the courthouse, early voting times will be as follows:
Mondays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Tuesdays: 12 noon until 6 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Thursdays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. until 12 noon
In Alexandria at the Sandlin Building on the Fairgrounds, early voting times will be as follows:
Tuesday, October 29: 12 noon until 6 p.m.
DeKalb Fishing Team places 3rd in weekend tournament
October 23, 2024
By: Kim Taylor
Four DeKalb County High School fishing teams kicked off the Central Trail opener last weekend at Old Hickory Lake.
Rowan Miller & Tyler Dunn, Bradedn Mangin & Bill Stanton, Jacob Johnson & Slade Bennett and Mason Taylor & Wesley Kent all competed with 119 other High School boats from all over Tennessee.
Jacob and Slade had 1 fish for 2.17pounds. Braeden and Bill had 3 fish for 6 pounds while Taylor and Kent came to the scales with 11.54 pounds.
The boys came in Third place and walked away with plaques and a scholarship check. “We are extremely proud of all of our anglers and are looking forward to this season. We also would like to say thank you to our sponsors and community for their support,” said Kim Taylor
Smithville Boo Bash October 31
October 23, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at this year’s Smithville Downtown Boo Bash!
For participating businesses and offices, the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber is excited to sponsor the Best Costume Contest and Best Decorations Contest.
To enter, it’s as easy as snapping a photo! Take a picture of your costume or your spooky business decorations with your phone and send it to 615-464-7760 by 1 PM on Thursday, October 31st. The winners will receive well-deserved local and social media recognition, be announced on the November Chamber Chat WJLE Radio Show and the DTC TV program, and, of course, earn the most coveted prize of all – bragging rights!
Get creative, have fun, and show Smithville your Halloween flair!
The 13th annual Smithville Boo Bash will be Thursday, October 31 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at participating businesses in town and at the courthouse and county complex. Look for the orange pumpkin in the window.
For more information contact city hall at 615-597-4745
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