Dade Co. Native Publishes Book On The History Of The Area’s Prison Mining Camp
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade County native Garry Hundley has published a book, titled “Cole City,” about the old prison mining camp named Cole City, which was located on Sand Mountain. “Cole City” is Hundley’s first book. Hundley grew up on Sand Mountain, and attended Davis High School. He was always interested in the…
Read MoreDCHS Class Of 2021 Graduation Is Friday
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Another school year has ended, and the Dade County High School Class of 2021 seniors are gearing up for graduation, and preparing for their lives after high school. Congratulations to this year’s top students. Basil Nakhleh is the valedictorian. Nakhleh is from Rising Fawn and his parents are Fancher and…
Read MoreProject Flavor Requires “Enormous” Water Usage
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Industrial Development Authority has had multiple meetings for “Project Flavor,” a food manufacturing company potentially coming to Dade County. Executive Director William Back noted during the Monday, May 17 meeting that there was an upcoming meeting with Trenton Mayor Alex Case, Georgia Department of Economic Development and…
Read MoreSpring Practice Ends With A Scrimmage Win
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team ended spring practice last week with a trip to Southeast Whitfield for a scrimmage game. DCHS picked up a big win over the AAAA Raiders 42-21 to cap off a successful spring practice and begin preparation for the coming fall season. Head…
Read MorePolice Chief Demoted To City Patrol Officer
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Steve Beaudoin has been demoted as Trenton City Police Chief. Beaudoin, who has been with the Trenton Police Department for over 30 years, will continue to work in the department as a patrol officer. Beaudoin was named as the Police Chief at the City of Trenton Board of Commissioner’s meeting…
Read MoreFree Fishing Days In GA Are June 5, 12th
By MELISSA CUMMINGS Georgia DNR You probably don’t “need” a reason to go fishing and boating – but when we tell you it is National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), doesn’t that provide one more excuse to get outdoors? Celebrate NFBW from June 5-13 according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division…
Read MoreCOVID–19 Grant Provides Local Jobs
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Disaster Dislocated Worker Covid Grant provides temporary work experience employment opportunities for individuals throughout Northwest Georgia that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is designed to serve dislocated workers in need of training and assist in securing full-time employment. Randy Forester, from Trenton, is a…
Read MoreDCHS Spring Football Scrimmage Is Thursday
By EDDY GIFFORD Sentinel Sports If you are longing for a little early football, you will get your wish this week as the Dade County High School Wolverines have been in spring practice for the past week. So, get ready for a sneak peek at the 2021 Wolverine football team. The Dade County High School…
Read MoreMural Completed
Property Re–Evaluations To Be Completed Soon
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Chief Appraiser at the Dade County Tax Assessors Office, Paula Duvall, spoke about the county–wide re-evaluation for 2021 during the weekly county update on Thursday, May 13. “What a re-evaluation is, we’re looking at all classes of property, across the board. Lands, residentials, buildings, anything like that, have been examined…
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