Youth Basketball Camps At NSM High School
North Sand Mountain High School’s basketball program will have a three–day basketball camp for first through sixth grade students June 27–29 at the school. First through third grade camp time will be 9–11 a.m. CST; fourth through sixth grade will be from noon until 2 p.m. CT. Campers will receive instruction from NSM high school…
Read MoreKids And Adults Encouraged To Sign Up For Summer Reading Challenge
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge has started, and it’s not too late for all ages (both kids and adults) to sign up. This year’s theme is Ocean of Possibilities, and everyone is challenged to read for 20 minutes a day. The Reading Challenge continues through July 24.…
Read MoreNational Champs
Wildwood resident Bart Brannon along with Men’s Double partner Raymond “The Hammer” Bennett of Huston, Texas won the United States Pickleball Association’s National Indoor Championship. Brannon and Mixed Doubles partner Alice Tym of McDonald, Tenn., also won the Mixed Doubles Championship.
Read MoreAlliance Calling All Artists To Register For August Art Show
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The first ever Plum Nelly Depot Art Show, presented by the Alliance for Dade’s Public Arts Committee, will be Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Trenton Civic Center. The committee members are asking all local artists to register to be in the show. “There used…
Read MoreDade County Residents Encouraged To Apply For Rent Assistance If Needed
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade County citizens who have fallen behind on their rent and/or utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply for financial aid through the Georgia Rental Assistance Program, administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The Georgia Rental Assistance Program pays up to 18 months of past…
Read MoreDade County Health Dept. Offers Full Range Of Preventative Services
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Services at the Dade County Health Department are ramping back up after over two years of focusing primarily on COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, and Nurse Manager Tammy Franklin encourages all county residents to take advantage of what the department has to offer. The Dade County Health Department offers and focuses…
Read MoreLavender U-Pick Opens
New Business Offers Axe Throwing, Darts And More
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Throwing Stuff, a new indoor axe throwing range in Trenton, is holding a grand opening on Friday, June 10. The new business is located at 4582 West Highway 136, and will be open Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday from 2 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to…
Read MoreObituaries — June 8 issue
FRANKLIN HARRISON Franklin D. Harrison, 83, of Trenton, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. He served his country in the U.S. Army, enjoyed farming, NASCAR, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a member of Bryant Baptist Church and often volunteered to mow the church lawn to honor and serve his…
Read MoreMemorial Day Service Honors Those That Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor American Legion Post 106 held a Memorial Day Service at Veteran’s Park on Monday, May 30. “Armistice Day is for soldiers that are still in uniform. Veteran’s Day is for all veterans that have served. Memorial Day is for those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country,” Post 106…
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