DeKalb County Digging out from Snowstorm

January 7, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A winter weather system dropped significant snowfall in Tennessee Thursday with many areas including DeKalb County receiving from 4” to 7” of accumulation. Several traffic accidents were reported due to the hazardous road conditions.

With cold air over the region and snow from yesterday, low temperatures will fall into the single digits for much of the mid- state, and range to around 15 this morning. Wind chills will be
in the single digits to near zero for most of the area.

Cold temperatures will continue through Saturday morning. High temperatures today will only make the mid to upper 20s. The cold temps will continue to make travel hazardous in spots, and if
you must travel, use extreme caution.

The Friday weather forecast for DeKalb County is as follows:

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

January 7, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A Liberty man tried and convicted two months ago in the voluntary manslaughter of his stepson may learn his fate next week.

(Read the WJLE story about the trial at the link below)

https://www.wjle.com/news/jury-selection-begins-today-wednesday-in-2019-halloween-murder-trial/

51-year-old Albert Wayne Fisher, Jr. is facing a possible prison sentence of from 3-6 years as a range one offender in the death of 37-year-old Tyler Durden. The shooting occurred outside the Fisher residence on Eckles Heights in Liberty on October 31, 2019.

The sentencing hearing is set for Tuesday, January 11 in DeKalb County Criminal Court.

Fisher stood trial on the more serious charge of second-degree murder which carries a range of punishment as a Class A felony of 15-25 years, but the jury found him guilty of the lesser crime of voluntary manslaughter.

Because of a Halloween disguise he was wearing at the time, the Fishers didn’t recognize Durden until he removed his mask after being shot and called out “Mom I have been hit”.

It took the jury of eight men and four women about an hour and fifteen minutes to reach the verdict after a six-hour trial that featured six witnesses for the state and Fisher himself, who testified claiming his motive for the shooting was in self-defense.

After the verdict, Judge Wesley Bray granted a motion by state prosecutors that Fisher’s bond be revoked and that he be sent to the county jail, pending the outcome of a sentencing hearing scheduled for January 11, 2022.

“The Department of Corrections has done a pre-sentencing report that encompasses all his (Fisher’s) criminal history and all the facts related to this case. We will now go back in front of Judge Bray and he will fix the sentence on January 11”, said Assistant District Attorney General Greg Strong.

January 7, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

It’s time to pay your 2021 county property taxes!

The deadline for payment is February 28, 2022 before any interest becomes due on March 1, 2022. If you choose to mail in your tax payment, it must be postmarked on or prior to February 28, 2022 to avoid any accrued interest.

The DeKalb County Trustee’s office offers up to 6 different options to pay your property taxes:

*Come in person to the office to pay

*Mail in your payment

*Pay online @ www.tennesseetrustee.org, then select DeKalb and follow the instructions to the next screens. The Vendor BIS (Business Information Systems) accepts Visa, Discover, MasterCard, or American Express-The Vendor convenience fee of 2.75% on the total tax bill will apply and fees are subject to change for using credit/debit cards. Also, a $2.75 fee will be assessed on an e-check payment of any amount.

* A QR (Quick Response Code) is also on your notice to access the website with your I-phone, smartphone, etc @ www.tennesseetrustee.org.

* Dropbox located on the outside of the building at the County Complex (County Offices Section) for your convenience after hours or on weekends.

*Partial Payments are accepted and you the taxpayer sets the amount to pay until full payment is made.

The Trustee’s office is also accepting applications for the Property Tax Relief Program through April 5, 2022. If you would like to inquire more about a possible tax relief for property taxes, come by the Trustee’s office in the County Complex at 732 S Congress Boulevard-Room 103, Smithville or call 615-597-5176.

Eligibility for Property Tax Relief:

*The State of Tennessee offers qualified property owners tax relief on property taxes. This program was implemented in 1973 and has a few changes every year. At this time, DeKalb County has 412 applicants on the program for 2021. As a property owner for 2021, you can qualify for Tax Relief if:
( A.) Your DeKalb County home is your primary residence, ( B.) You are 65 years old (or older) on or before December 31, 2020, (C.) Under 65 years of age with a total and permanent disability per the SSA or another qualifying agency, and (D.) The 2020 Annual Income of all living owners on the deed and their spouses DID NOT exceed $31,190. If the State of Tennessee qualifies you for Tax Relief, then you can receive a rebate up to $126 for 2021. You must pay your 2021 tax bill IN FULL to start the application process.

* Also, the State of Tennessee offers TAX RELIEF to Disabled Veterans and the surviving spouses of a disabled veteran. You must provide proof from the Veteran’s Administration that you have a total and permanent disability rating that was service connected. You and your spouse will NOT have to report any income to apply as a disabled veteran or the widow or widower of a disabled veteran. If the State of Tennessee qualifies you as a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, then you can receive a rebate up to $757 for 2021.

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