DeKalb Local Option Sales Tax Collections for April Down from same month in 2021

May 20, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County’s share of local option sales tax collections for April 2022 were down by more than $5,200 compared to the same month in 2021 according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue while for the county and the four cities therein, combined collections were down by over $51,000.

DeKalb County brought in $144,651 in April 2022 compared to $149,918 for April 2021.

Three of the four cities within DeKalb County took in less local option sales tax revenue in April compared to 2021. Liberty was the exception.

The comparisons between the two months for each municipality are as follows:

Smithville: $365,700 (April 2022), $376,296 (April 2021)

Alexandria: $27,402 (April 2022), $34,482 (April 2021)

Dowelltown: $3,032 (April 2022), $3,159 (April 2021)

Liberty: $11,620 (April 2022), 9,604 (April 2021)

NET COLLECTIONS (LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX): $522,407 (April 2022), $573,462 (April 2021)
April sales tax collections reflect previous month activity.

May 20, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A week dedicated to celebrating emergency service workers is being recognized in DeKalb County.

The community relies on emergency workers to rush to the rescue, no matter what the circumstance.

County Mayor Tim Stribling has signed a proclamation designating May 15-21 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in DeKalb County. EMS Director Hoyte Hale joined County Mayor Stribling for the occasion.

“We are proud of our DeKalb County EMS employees, EMTs, Paramedics, First Responders and Dispatchers. They are on the front lines, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year Their commitment, dedication and bravery speaks to their character and willingness to serve others, not just this week, but every day of the year. We are honored to celebrate their service this week, and we are grateful to them every day,” said Stribling.

The proclamation is as follows:

“Whereas, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and Whereas, the members of Emergency Medical Teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

Whereas, access to quality Emergency Care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

Whereas, the Emergency Medical Services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and
Whereas, the members of Emergency Medical Services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and

Whereas, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of Emergency Medical Services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week;

Now, Therefore, I Tim Stribling, County Mayor, DeKalb County, Tennessee, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 15-21 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

With the theme, “Rising To The Challenge”, I encourage the community to observe this week with the appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities”.

Members of the DeKalb EMS Staff in addition to Director Hoyte Hale (EMT-P) are:

A-Shift:
Vernon Uptergrove-EMT-P
Jessica Wilson-AEMT
Tony Williams-EMT-P
Donna Melton-AEMT

B-Shift:
Kristie Johnson-EMTPCC/ICQA
Misty Green-AEMT
Dennis Sherman-EMT/PCC
Heather Billings-EMT-B

C-Shift:
Trent Phipps-EMT-P
Justin Thompson-AEMT
Matthew Terrell-EMT-P
Rachel Checchi-AEMT

D-Shift:
Matt Melton-EMT-PCC
Matthew Adcock-AEMT
Stephanie Brown-EMT-P
Trevin Merriman-AEMT

Day Truck:
Zachariah Clark-EMT-B
James Wes Eldridge-EMT-B

Day Truck:
Jamie Parsley-AEMT
Moamen Elkelany-EMT-B

Part-Time Staff:
Houston Austin-EMT-PCC/IC
Greta Stone-EMT-PCC/IC
Clayton Anstis-EMT-PCC
John Bradford- EMT-PCC
Cody Johnson-EMT-PCC
Kim Johnson-EMT-PCC
Kenny Moffitt-EMT-PCC
Marie Turpin-EMT-PCC
Jamie Vernon-EMT-PCC
Eli Beadle-EMT-P
Aspen Flarity-EMT-P
Terrance Hall-EMT-P
Charles Nokes-EMT-P
David Pitts-EMT-P
Daniel Summers-EMT-P
Becky Atnip-AEMT
Ed Brooks-AEMT
Kevin Cripps-AEMT
Tony McCulley-AEMT
Rebecca Partridge- AEMT
John Poss-AEMT
James Ray-AEMT
Jason Rice-AEMT
Gary Duane Wynn, Jr.-AEMT

May 20, 2022
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The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber and DeKalb County Mayor’s office held the DeKalb County Clean Up event on May 14th with over 50 people signing up to pick up trash. Mayor Tim Stribling and Chamber Director Suzanne Williams expressed how important a clean county is to tourism, to potential businesses looking to relocate here, and to the residents who live here.

One week before the event, dumpsters were placed across the county to allow people to get a head start on their litter pick up. Dumpster trash collection reports are as follows: Dowelltown collected 8,520 lbs., Liberty 5,120 lbs., Alexandria 4,420 lbs., County Complex 520 lbs. for a total of 18,580 lbs. of trash collected.

This year’s DeKalb Clean Up Teams included Brandon Cox Team (with the largest number of team members), DeKalb Prevention Coalition, Justin Potter Library, and Edgar Evins State Park. Edgar Evins State Park picked up trash on the Highland Rim Trail. Justin Potter Library employees pick up litter and cigarette butts all year long around the library.

DeKalb Clean Up Spotlight Volunteers! Diane and Jim Loy have been a part of the TDOT “Friends of Tennessee” Adopt-a-Highway program from February 2001 through May 2022 and have picked up trash and cleaned numerous areas monthly on Hwy. 56 from Hurricane Bridge South to 2.1 miles toward Smithville. They also pick up litter at the Center Hill Lake Scenic Over-Look and League Chapel Cemetery. On May 10th, the Loys collected nine 33-gallon size bags of trash. From June 2021 to April 2022, they have picked up a total of 109 bags of trash. What a debt of gratitude we owe to them for their 21 years of dedicated service. They love DeKalb County, and it definitely shows in their actions.

For beautification, new flowers were planted on three sides of the DeKalb County Courthouse.

The Smithville Town Cemetery has numerous volunteers who are working on beautifying that historic graveyard as well as restoration projects.

Whether beautifying a street, highway, park, ball field, stream, or home, what a difference we can make through working together! Thank you to everyone who helped in any way.

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