Still Dropping (View Pdf here)

September 25, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Still dropping!

The number of positive cases of COVID in the DeKalb County School District and those under quarantine continued its downward trend for the week of September 20-24 compared to the previous week (9-13 to 9-17).  Cases9-24.pdf

The district reported 11 positive cases on Monday, September 20 compared to 23 on Monday, September 13. There were 34 cases on Tuesday, September 7, and 113 on Monday, August 30. By Friday, September 24 the number of positive cases stood at 11 which was down from 17 on Friday, September 17. There were 39 cases on Friday, September 10 and 92 on Friday, September 3.

The number of those under quarantine on Monday, September 20 was 88, down from 141 on Monday, September 13. There were 173 under quarantine on Tuesday, September 7 and 252 on Monday, August 30. By Friday, September 24 the number under quarantine had dropped to 61 which was down from 123 on Friday, September 17. There were 168 under quarantine on Friday, September 10 and 271 on Friday, September 3.

According to Attendance Supervisor Joey Reeder, the DeKalb School District reported 11 positive cases on Monday, September 20 with DCHS and Smithville Elementary each having the most at 4 followed by Northside Elementary 2, DeKalb West School 1, and DeKalb Middle School 0.. By Friday, September 24 the number of positive cases district wide was at 11 with DCHS having 5 followed by Smithville Elementary and Northside Elementary each with 3. DeKalb Middle and DeKalb West School had none.

The number of those under quarantine district-wide was at 88 on Monday, September 20. Smithville Elementary had the most under quarantine at 23 followed by Northside Elementary School at 19, DeKalb Middle School 18, and DCHS and DeKalb West School each with 14. By Friday, September 24, the number under quarantine district-wide had dropped to 61 with Smithville Elementary School again having the most at 15 followed by Northside Elementary 14, DCHS and DeKalb West School each with 12 and DeKalb Middle School had 8.

The district reported 14 absences among the staff on Friday, September 24 due to positive cases or quarantine. That’s up from 13 on Friday, September 17. There were 15 on Friday, September 10 and 27 on Friday, September 3. Smithville Elementary had the most at 6 followed by DCHS with 3, the transportation and cafeteria departments each with 2 and DeKalb Middle School had 1. There were none at Northside Elementary School.

September 25, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Tigers had reason to celebrate Friday night after winning their homecoming game against non-region border rival Cannon County 49-7.

The victory puts the Tigers at 3-2 on the season with Livingston Academy next on the schedule Thursday night, September 30 at 7 p.m.  The game will be played at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. The Wildcats are 0-6 and none of their games have been close. Cannon County drops to 3-3 on the season.

The Tigers picked up Friday night against Cannon County where they left off last week in the win over Cumberland County with wide receiver Isaac Knowles again going all the way at quarterback in place of QB starter Briz Trapp, still recovering from an injury.

The first score came with 3:25 left in the 1st period on a 1 yard touchdown run by Isaac Knowles. Axel Aranda came on for the extra point and DC led 7-0.

The Tigers racked up four more touchdowns in the 2nd period , the first of which came on a 47 yard pass from Isaac Knowles to John Ellis with 8:29 left in the half. Axel Aranda tacked on the extra point and the Tigers were up 14-0.

Nathaniel Crook scored the first of his two touchdowns of the night with 3:41 left in the 2nd period on a 9 yard run. Aranda’s PAT was good and DC held a 21-0 advantage.

Cannon County’s only score of the night came on a 53 yard touchdown run by Dallas Roller with 2:55 left in the 2nd period. Jack Byford split the uprights on the PAT and the Lions trailed 21-7.

DeKalb County extended its lead on a 1 yard touchdown run by Isaac Knowles with 2:10 left in the 2nd period. Aranda added the extra point and the Tigers were on top 28-7.

With only 36 seconds left in the first half, Isaac Knowles found Holden Trapp on a pass that went for 38 yards and a touchdown and with Aranda’s extra point, the Tigers had built a 35-7 lead.

The Tigers would add two more touchdowns in the second half. With 11:34 left in the 3rd period, Isaac Knowles scored on a 14 yard touchdown run, capping a 67 yard drive. Aranda booted the extra point and DeKalb County held a commanding 42-7 advantage.

The last score came on an 18 yard touchdown run by Nathaniel Crook with 40 seconds left in the 3rd period and Axel Aranda’s extra point made the final score 49-7.

The Region standings as of Saturday, September 25 are as follows:
Macon County 5-1 (2-0)
Upperman 5-1 (2-0)
Stone Memorial 4-2 (1-1)
DeKalb County 3-2 (1-1)
Cumberland County 3-3 (0-2)
Livingston Academy 0-6 (0-2)

September 24, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

County residents may soon have access to a new alternative method of renewing their vehicle registration.

During Thursday night’s committee meeting of the whole, County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss requested that the county commission approve the expenditure of $26,000 from federal American Rescue Plan ACT funds to purchase a new outdoor self-service kiosk to be placed on the sidewalk outside his office at the county complex where citizens may renew their standard registration 24/7. The kiosk would allow individuals to renew by scanning their current vehicle registration or state renewal notice and remitting payment by debit or credit card. A registration card, with the expiration year decal attached would be printed from the kiosk at the end of the transaction.

Unlike the Kiosk inside his office, which was provided by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and offers a variety of services, the user friendly outdoor kiosk would only provide registration renewals for eligible vehicles.

Poss said the Kiosk would be of convenience to the public in that it could be accessed anytime including after business hours, day or night, weekends, and holidays. It would be centrally located in the county for most residents and sheltered underneath the covered sidewalk outside the county clerk office with electricity, internet, lighting and security already available.

The county commission will consider Poss’ request during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting at the county complex auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m.

In a prepared statement, Poss said the purchase of the kiosk qualifies under the ARP Act but there would be a $5,000 fee required each year for maintenance. But the benefit to the public, Poss said, would outweigh the costs.

“This Kiosk is Weather-Resistant, built to withstand environmental factors, including extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. It is also sealed to prevent the intrusion of water, smoke and dust. It is secure and designed to prevent tampering and dual-stage powder coat for long lasting durability,” said Poss”.

“This Kiosk would allow DeKalb County residents the ability to renew all tags without state or federal restrictions such as weighted 55,000 lbs. or above that require a federal 2290 or any state waived fees for a select few volunteers,” Poss continued.

“Currently the renewal process has been made easier and more convenient via the free Auto Assistant App (https://www.bisonline.com/project/autoassistant/) allowing users to manage all of their vehicle and trailer registrations and renewals in one place”.

“You DO NOT have to renew online to use this app. However; online, over the phone or mail in renewals are charged card processing and or mail fees. Please help spread the word and share the app. If you would like information or assistance regarding or downloading this app please give our office a call,” added Poss.

“We continue having questions from some about renewal reminders via mail. These renewal reminders are provided from the state and not local County Clerk offices. The state is still currently mailing these out in NEW POSTCARD FORM. If you are not receiving yours let us know and we will request a correction in an attempt to rectify any issues. Individuals and or our staff can also set email reminders during the renewal process or individuals may choose this setting through online renewing or upon installation of the Auto Assistant app at any time throughout the year. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or assistance regarding your registration,” said Poss.

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