Festival of Trees Event Seeks Toys For Foster Children

November 29, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The very 1st DeKalb Festival of Trees is set for December 3rd at the DeKalb Community Complex.

“ This event has taken on a life of its own,” said Director of Complex, Josh Issac. “ I had a goal of 21 trees but now we have over 40. The community has really rallied around this and I couldn’t be more excited,” he said.

The festival will kick off on Monday December 3rd from 5-9 pm. It’s a free event but you are asked to bring new toys to the event and place them under the tree you would like to win “ Tree of the Year”.

All toys will go to the DeKalb Foster Care system. “ What a great way to give back and show kids that Christmas is all about giving,” said Issac.  Also there will be FREE pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause and refreshments. There are over 20 vendor booths expected at the event for Christmas shopping needs. With elves , reindeer , and over 40 trees this is truly an event that you can’t afford to miss. A special thanks to all businesses , churches, and organizations who have given time and money to decorate all the trees,” said Issac.

November 29, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The American Cancer Society invites you to make a special donation in honor or in memory of a loved one during the holiday season through “Love Lights a Tree”. A special memory board is being erected on the south side of the courthouse that lists the names of loved ones.

The DeKalb County Unit of the American Cancer Society seeks your support in the “Love Lights a Tree” fundraising campaign to raise money for research to find a cure as well as cancer education and patient services. Donations may be made throughout the holiday season. The persons you honor or remember do not necessarily have to have suffered from cancer.

The names are in “honor of” and in “memory of” for a donation of five-dollars per name. Forms may be obtained at the local banks. For more information, contact Ivadell Randolph at 615- 597-5296, Lynda Luna at 615- 597-5837, Renee Cantrell at 615-684-2688, or Gail Taylor 615-597-5936.

November 29, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A Dowelltown man was indicted by the DeKalb County Grand Jury Monday for his alleged involvement in thefts of several utility trailers, a canoe, a kayak, and cash last year.

20 year old Colten Gene Young is indicted for six counts of theft over $1,000 and two counts of theft over $2,500. There were a total of eight victims including a church and a business.

The indictments allege that Young stole  a trailer on March 1, 2017, May 15, 2017 (2 trailers), June 1, 2017, July 14, 2017 (2 trailers, canoe, and kayak), July 30, 2017. He also allegedly stole cash from an individual on May 15, 2017.

Young will soon make an appearance in criminal court for arraignment.

Others indicted by the Grand Jury Monday are:

Joshua Joel Bain: domestic assault (2 counts)

Lynn Jay Jones: DUI; 7^th offense of driving on a revoked license; violation of financial responsibility; and violation of the light law

Frank Ervin Morris: 2^nd offense of driving under the influence; open container; and DUI per se

Jeffrey Alan Puckett: DUI; speeding; and DUI per se

Wesley Paul Scott: possession with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams methamphetamine, a schedule II drug; simple possession of a schedule VI drug; a 2^nd offense of driving on a revoked license; and resisting arrest.

David Braxton White: vandalism under $1,000.

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