Lady Wolverines Takes Third In 7–AA State Softball Tournament
The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team traveled to Columbus last week looking to being home a state championship. DCHS made the trip to Columbus for the Elite Eight where the three-day tournament for all eight Georgia High School classifications is held at the same time. It is a big event with all…
Read MoreSex Offender Arrested For Volunteering At Dade High School Concession Stand
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Amanda Pardue, a registered sex offender in Trenton, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 26, after she volunteered at the concession stand during the Dade County High School homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 22. Pardue was charged in 2019 after sending explicit texts and Snapchats to minors. She was a Dade…
Read MoreRed Cross Looking For Dade Volunteers
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Red Cross is looking for compassionate individuals in Dade County that want to help families that are affected by disasters of all sizes, from home fires to hurricanes. Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian, multi-faceted organization that assists with disaster relief, blood donations, international services, military families, and training…
Read MoreBOE Recognizes Staff, Supporters
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Board of Education recognized school cafeteria managers and members of the nutrition team, as well as transportation workers and supporters of the schools during the Monday, Oct. 25 meeting. The Board of Education recognized each of the school’s cafeteria managers as part of National School Lunch Week,…
Read MoreNewTerra Compost Implementing Pilot Program In Chattanooga
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Composting business NewTerra Compost, located in Wildwood, was one of the winners of the Sustainability and Recycling Pitch and Pilot Competition, part of the Startup Week Chattanooga event. Normand Lavoie and Michael Ryan, co-founders of NewTerra Compost, presented a nine-page idea pitch for a trial composting program to be implemented.…
Read MoreWolverines Looking For Region Title
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team traveled to Calhoun on Friday night to face the winless Gordon Central Warriors in their next to last Region 7-AA game of the year. A win sets up a showdown next week in Blue Ridge for the Region 7-AA title, the Rebels…
Read MoreNew Public Hunting Area Opens In Dade Opens In Dade
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade County has a new public hunting area, made possible by a partnership between the Department of Natural Resources and the Southeastern Cave Conservancy International. “This is a big deal, especially in Dade County because the closest one we have is in Walker County. If you enjoy hunting and getting…
Read MoreVolleyball Season Ends At Elite Eight
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team traveled to Blairsville last week for their Elite Eight match up with Union County in the state volleyball tournament. It was a good match up for the Lady Wolverines who were looking to advance to the final four! In the first…
Read MoreObituaries — Nov. 3 issue
MACK LEVERETT Nathan “Mack” Leverett, 71, of Rising Fawn, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Mr. Leverett was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Leverett; mother, Ida Crisp; brother, Jerry Leverett; sister, Kim Rollins; great-granddaughter, McKinslie Dabbs. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Leverett; daughters, Doris Leverett, Pansy (Brian) Branham, and Jennifer (Gage) Humphery; son,…
Read MoreDCHS Advances To Elite Eight
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team had a big week last week as the State A/AA Volleyball Tournament got underway. The Lady Wolverines hosted Elite Scholars Academy from Jonesboro on Wednesday, Oct. 20 in the first round of the tournament. The Lady Wolverines were dominate against the…
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