Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross confirmed May 27 that two prime suspects were arrested in alleged connection to a child pornography ring made public last November.   Cross said the identity of the suspects can not be revealed yet. However, the suspects are both males in their mid to late 20s, active members of the…

The Dade County Board of Elections is preparing for voter traffic at the polls in the wake of the upcoming election.   Election Supervisor Lowanna Vaughan said that all individuals voting in-person at the polls will be spaced six feet apart. Constant sanitizing of the machines will occur and stylus pens will be handed out…

The American Legion Post 106 Honor Guard conducted a Memorial Day event at Veteran’s Park in Trenton on May 25 to honor the men and women of Dade County who died while serving the U.S. Military.   Honor Guard Member Gary Moore conducted a small speech to honor the fallen military members of the community.…

Dade County Executive Ted Rumley announced May 26 during a Town Hall meeting that COVID-19 testing will be available six days a week.   The Dade County Department of Health is conducting swab tests Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.…

The Dade County Public Library hosted a political debate May 14 for all contested positions ahead of the upcoming elections. State Senator for District 53 Jeff Mullis was asked about his thoughts on Dade as a second amendment sanctuary. Mullis, who is endorsed by the NRA, said he has sponsored or co-sponsored nearly every pro-gun…

Dade County Chief Executive Ted Rumley announced Monday, May 11 at the Administrative Building that he, Commissioner Lamar Lowery and Commissioner Allan Bradford tested positive in a COVID-19 antibody test.   Commissioner Robert Goff also tested positive Wednesday, May 13.   Rumley said that he was tested Monday morning at the Lafayette Civic Center and…

The City of Trenton held its first Town Hall May 11 since the state of Georgia reopened its government buildings. Streets Commissioner Monda Wooten announced that over 200 loads of brush from the recent tornado have been removed. The efforts to remove all tornado damage from the affected areas is still ongoing.   Police Commissioner…

Early voting for the upcoming elections began May 18 and will continue until June 5.   Citizens can vote Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. One Saturday vote will occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Voting locations include the West Brow Community…

Dade Elementary School hosted a drive-in graduation and awards night for its 5th grade students May 15 at the campus’ upper parking lot.   The 116 students were separated by classrooms with two classes celebrating at 4 p.m., two at 5 p.m. and two at 6 p.m. Parents and students were required to stay in…

A group of 30 international missionaries found themselves stranded since mid-March in Trenton due to COVID-19 forcing their countries to close their borders.   The group, a mixture of young adults from Ghana, the Solomon Islands, the Philippines, Fiji and several other countries, were originally spread across different states. However, due to COVID-19 causing bans…