Obituaries – April 30th Issue
RITA BURGESS Rita Lynn Burgess, 57, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Rita was born Aug. 10, 1967, in Ft. Oglethorpe to the late Harold and Jackie Prince and attended Chattanooga Christian School. She was of the Baptist faith and was most recently employed with Food Outlet in Trenton. Rita was also preceded…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Soccer Team Advances To Sweet Sixteen
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine soccer team recently won the region championship and hosted the first round of the state tournament last week. The Lady Wolverines hosted Jefferson County on Thursday, April 24. The start of the game was delayed due to a day of heavy rain. Efforts…
Read MoreTariffs Viewed Favorably By Local Industries, Says IDA
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor During the April 21 meeting of the Industrial Development Authority, tariffs came up briefly. Evan Stone (executive director) said that he received an email about how tariffs might potentially impact Georgia, both for good and bad. When speaking with local industries, Stone found that the tariffs are viewed favorably, even…
Read MoreWolverines Break Records At 1A-7 Track And Field Championship
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School track team competed in the Region 1A-7 Track and Field Championship meet on Monday, April 21, and Wednesday, April 23. The girls finished sixth as a team and the boys finished third overall as a team. The top eight place and score points. The top…
Read MoreCommunity Partners Gather For Dade County Community Forest Site Visit
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Trust for Public Land hosted a site visit at what could become the Dade County Community Forest on the morning of April 23. All present were excited about the project, and they hope to continue hearing from a broad representation of the community. The group gathered at Lookout Mountain Flight…
Read MoreAnimal Control Committee Begins Making Headway
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor After two cancelled meetings due to sickness and spring break, the Trenton-Dade Animal Control Committee met for the second time on April 15. Many details and decisions still need to be hammered out, but the committee started working on an intergovernmental agreement, potential beginning budget, and staffing needs. As a…
Read MoreCity Receives $1,000 Grant For Spay And Neuter, Officer Williams Recognized
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On the afternoon of April 14, the City of Trenton received a check for $1,000 from the Georgia Department of Agriculture to be used for spaying and neutering dogs and cats. The department’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program works to reduce the strain on shelters caused by overpopulation, and it’s…
Read MoreTrojans Sweep Wolverines In Final Series Of Season, Dade Posts 9-12 Region Record
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team opened a three-game series with the Gordon Lee Trojans on Tuesday, April 15. This was the final series of the season. The Trojans got off to a fast start, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning, and they never…
Read MoreDMS Motorsports Places First In Green Prix
A New Era For Dade’s Historic Courthouse Begins
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When walking through the restored historic courthouse, the building feels fresh and sparkling yet authentic and weighty. A bright future begins for the 99-year old building, but the history of the structure is also preserved. Both the length of time to complete the project and the expense were heavily discussed…
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