Another Public Official Leaving the Democratic Party

October 12, 2020
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Another local public official is leaving the Democratic Party.

Fifth district county commissioner Anita Puckett said that while she will continue to represent her district and DeKalb County in a fair and honest manner she “can no longer stand behind the Democratic party of today”. Puckett is in her second term as county commissioner and has been elected both times as a Democrat. She has not announced whether she will become a Republican or Independent.

In making her announcement, Puckett has issued the following statement.

“Stepping Up and Stepping Out”

“Growing up in a house divided, I understood political parties at a very young age. My father, Clarence Thweatt, was a die hard Democrat. He was strongly devoted to the democrat party. My father taught my oldest daughter to say democrat at a very young age. He was so full of pride that he would boast his granddaughter around to all of his friends. She would tell them. “I’m ganddad’s democrat”.

“My mother, Jeanette Edge Thweatt, was a very devout Republican. In fact, my very first time to participate in an election, I voted for my Democrat uncle, John Henry Thweatt for DeKalb County Court Clerk and my Republican Uncle Kenny Edge for DeKalb County Road Supervisor”.

“Politics has run rich throughout my life. I taught United States History to 8th graders for 18 years at DeKalb Middle School. My passion for teaching and developing independence of political views, with respect for the individual, was a top priority for me as a teacher. In fact, my political participation started with a comment from an 8th grade student stating, “Instead of complaining about it Mrs. Puckett, why don’t you do something about it?”. Taking that statement to heart, I stepped up and I stepped out to make a difference. A difference for a county I am very passionate about”.

“I have represented the 5th district as a county commissioner for the last 6 years. I am grateful for the support I have received in the past two elections from the 5th district. I hope to continue to receive that support in the future”.

“With that being said, I can no longer remain quiet. I know my history. I know that the Democratic party today is not the democracy created by Andrew Jackson. With my faith in one nation under God, the Constitution, and my love for the United States of America, I can no longer stand behind the Democratic party of today. My spiritual faith and strong conservative values confirm my beliefs in this direction. I am not looking to the left or the right, but I choose to look forward. I Love DeKalb County! I am a lifelong native and have been blessed to raise my family here. Now, I am fortunate to see my grandchildren being raised here as well.”

“I can assure you that I will continue to represent DeKalb County in a fair and honest manner. Regardless of your political views, I respect each person for who they are not the party they represent. I can only ask the same in return,” said Puckett.

October 12, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Animal Shelter is currently home to 10 Australian Shepherd dogs and each one needs a loving family to give them a forever home.

If you hurry one of them can join your family.

DeKalb Animal Shelter employee Emmaly Bennett with 10 Australian Shepherds from dwayne page on Vimeo.

“All these dogs, ranging in age from 10 months to 5 years old, are now available for adoption. Their names are Boris, Bear, Gibson, Trooper, Mia, Lexi, Macy, Annie, Skylar, and River,” said Shelter employee Emmaly Bennett.

“ Go to our website https://www.dekalbanimalcoalition.org/  to fill out an application and email it to us. We will then call you to set up an appointment to come in and meet them. On your application if you don’t remember the names, just put down Australian Shepherd dogs and note whether you wish to adopt a male or female dog,” said Bennett.

October 12, 2020
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Members of the DeKalb Fishing Team kicked off the season at the Mid TN Showdown on Old Hickory Lake Saturday Oct 10th.

Cole Wright, Olivia Taylor, Caleb Taylor, Madison Ray, Logan O’Conner, Hunter Cannon and Hasten Waggoner were among 206 boating participants.

Weather conditions were poor and it was a pretty tough day on the water due to rain however one team, Logan O’Conner and Madison Ray, had a fish that weighed in at 2.07 lbs.