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Obituaries – Dec. 28 Issue

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MICHELLE GARLICK Michelle Denise Garlick, 59, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. In life, Michelle loved to teach, especially pre-school aged children. She loved to be surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Garlick of N.C., and brother, Ian Colberg of California. Survivors include her…

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Sheriff’s Department Receives Donation for Naloxone

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By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On Dec. 13, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (along with several other agencies in North Georgia) received a donation from MedStat Supplies to purchase Naloxone, a medicine which reverses opioid overdoses. One widely known brand name of the medicine is Narcan, produced by the pharmaceutical company, Adapt Pharma. According to…

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Obituaries – Dec. 21 Issue

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M.G. BAILEY M.G. Bailey, 91, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Mr. Bailey served as a Sargeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was the recipient of two Bronze Stars. He was retired from Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Martha Elizabeth…

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Board of Education Moves Forward with Improved School Security

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By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor At the Dec. 12 Dade County Board of Education meeting, Jeremy Roerdink (director of federal programs and safety) gave an update on access control to Dade Elementary, Davis Elementary, and Dade Middle. Earlier that day, the school board also entered an executive session for Superintendent Josh Ingle’s mid-year evaluation. Several…

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Dade Rolls by Dalton Academy

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By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Wolverine basketball team hosted Dalton Academy Tuesday, Dec. 13, a new region for them this year. Dalton Academy is just getting its sports program started and this is the first year of competition in basketball. Dade wasted little time in taking command of the game as they outscored the…

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Law Enforcement Serves Community Through Christmas Traditions

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By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Each year, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office and the Trenton Police Department serve the community through Hope for the Holidays and Silver Bells (respectively). Both programs collect donations from the community to distribute to those who find themselves in need during the Christmas season. The police department serves senior citizens…

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City Commissioners Discuss Drainage Issues and Pub/Brewery Ordinance Addition

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By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The City of Trenton Commission meeting on Dec. 12 addressed several issues which have been aggravated by the recent heavy rainfall. An ordinance addition that would allow pubs and breweries to serve their own alcohol was also discussed. When discussing approved use of SPLOST funds during the workshop, Commissioner Monda…

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Williams, Casstellanos Place at Gold City Holiday Nutcracker Tournament

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By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County wrestling team competed Saturday at the Gold City Holiday Nutcracker tournament at Lumpkin County High School. The tournament featured several top programs, such as Archer, Lumpkin, Gainesville, Lamar County, Pickens, and Sonoraville. Dade had two placers with Landon Williams winning the 190-pound weight class, pinning his way…

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Christmas Coffeehouse Returns to Students’ and Parents’ Delight

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By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On Dec. 12, the Dade County High School choruses hosted the first Christmas Coffeehouse event since 2019. Throughout the school system, students have been busy preparing and presenting Christmas concerts and performances. For seniors at DCHS, Christmas Coffeehouse is a special highlight. Senior Abby Mills reflected, “As a senior, I…

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