Davis, DCHS getting renovated media centers
Dr. Cleta Long announced on Oct. 19 at the Dade County Schools Board of Education meeting that bids to remodel Davis Elementary’s Media Center and Dade County High School’s Media Center have been sent out. Long said that the goal of the remodel is to create a better space for children to learn by…
Read MoreChiropractor gives advice on immunity health during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Trenton-Dade Optimist Club invited Chiropractor Chad McDill to its Oct. 20 meeting to discuss how the public can better protect their immune systems from COVID-19. McDill’s findings came from a collaboration with Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Charles Adams. McDill said the prime objective is to strengthen the immune system and the “T” cells…
Read MoreDCHS Oct.24 Drive-by Trick or Treating event a success
The Dade County Public Library hosted the Drive-by Halloween Trick or Treating event on Oct. 24 at the Dade County High School parking lot. The fun started at 4:30 p.m. when cars would drive by each booth and collect candy for children. The event lasted until 6:30 p.m. and was a big success. …
Read MoreGetting prepared for the 2020 election
Election Day is on the horizon, meaning citizens who plan on early voting are almost out of time. Early voting began on Oct. 12 in the state of Georgia and Oct. 13 in Dade County. The last day to vote early is this Friday, Oct. 30. Early voting takes place at the Dade…
Read MoreTrenton Commissioners unsure about Veterans Parade, Christmas Parade during COVID-19 Pandemic
Trenton Commissioners addressed questions about whether or not the Veterans’ Parade and the Dade County High School Homecoming Parade would happen in the wake of COVID-19 at the Oct. 14 commission meeting. While supportive of the parades, the biggest concerns for the commissioners are the state and national COVID-19 guidelines and liability in the…
Read MoreLions Club, Discount Flooring hand out second shipment of Farm Aid produce
The Dade County Lions Club and Discount Flooring teamed up yet again on Oct. 14 and Oct. 20 to hand out more boxes of food to the public thanks to President Donald Trump’s Farm Aid Package. Streets Commissioner Monda Wooten said the thousands of 32-pound boxes were not just for Dade County citizens but…
Read MoreTrenton-Dade Optimist looking for volunteers for Oct. 24 Halloween event
The Trenton-Dade Optimist Club said volunteers are greatly needed for the drive-by Halloween Trick or Treating event on Oct. 24. The event will take place in the Dade County High School parking lot from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. With COVID-19 still very much affecting daily life, Dade County Public Library Manager Marshanna Sharp…
Read MoreTrenton Police accepting donations for Silver Bells Program
The Trenton City Police Department announced on Oct. 13 that it is accepting Silver Bell Christmas Program donations as the holiday approaches. The program collects hygiene items, blankets, socks, crossword puzzles and much more to give to needy senior citizens for Christmas. Police Chief Christy Smith said in a Facebook post that the program,…
Read MoreDade not counted in Georgia’s record-breaking first day of early voting
Due to the Dade County Board of Elections’ decision to close on Oct. 12 in observance of Columbus Day, Dade was not counted in the state of Georgia’s record breaking turnout on the first day of advanced voting. Despite notices sent out to citizens that Dade’s polls would not be open on Columbus Day,…
Read MoreMultiple Dade fire departments respond to two large fires
Nearly all of Dade’s volunteer fire departments responded to two structure fires on the night of Oct. 16 and early morning of Oct. 17. The first fire occurred on Montague Street at a vacant building in Trenton at around 10:30 p.m. The building was fully engulfed in flames and saw Trenton, West Brow, North…
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