Obituaries – March 13th Issue
CHARLOTTE JACKSON Charlotte Ann Jackson, 71, of the New Salem community passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024. Charlotte was born March 10, 1952, in Chattanooga, Tenn., and had called the north Georgia area her home throughout her life. She held a special place in her heart for her son Brent and treasured their long conversations…
Read MoreChanges to Alcohol Ordinances, Suggestions and Comments From Citizens Dominate County Meeting
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The March 7th meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners featured a full audience. Beginning the meeting, Ted Rumley (county executive) noted Brandon “Tank” Stevens’ recent promotion to parks and recreation director, saying that it is a big job that Stacy Stephens had been handling in addition to his…
Read MoreFishing Teams Have Strong Showing
The Dade County Schools’ fishing teams competed in their third tournament of the season on Saturday, March 9, at Nickajack Lake. The Wolverines had two boats that weighed in fish. Both teams finished in the top quarter of the 70 boats in the tournament. The team of Jake Harris and River McBryar (top photo) finished…
Read MoreLookout Mountain Resident Runs for Georgia House of Representatives
Contributed article. University of Tennessee-Chattanooga communications professor Jack Zibluk qualified as the Democratic candidate for District 1 in the Georgia state House of Representatives. District 1 includes Walker and Dade counties. He is the first Democrat to run for the seat in a decade. Zibluk lives on Lookout Mountain in Walker County (less than a…
Read MoreDade County’s Track Team Sets 37 Personal Records at Gordon Lee Meet
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine track and field team traveled to Gordon Lee on Thursday, March 7 to compete against Gordon Lee, Ridgeland, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, and LaFayette high schools. Wolverine coach Steve Green said, “I was very proud of our kids. They recorded 37 personal records and placed high in several…
Read MoreOver 80 Dade Co. Track and Field Athletes Participate in Dade County Trials Meet
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine track team had its first home track meet of the season Thursday, Feb. 19. Dade County hosted North Sand Mountain, Cornerstone Christian, Valley Head, and Saddle Ridge Middle. Dade County has over 80 athletes participating this season in grades 6-12. The Dade County Trials is a track meet…
Read MoreHartline Enters Race For District 4 Commissioner
Contributed article – by BJ Hartline My name is Boyd Hartline Jr., and I am proud to announce that I am seeking election in the Dade County, GA. District 4 2024 election. I am a lifelong resident of Dade County, growing up in Headriver. Now, I am a homeowner in the New Salem community where…
Read MoreSix Years Sober, Relationships Restored: Brandy Fowler’s Testimony
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor “I struggled for the first 27 years of my life in chaos, dysfunction, and eventually became addicted to methamphetamines,” Brandy Fowler told the audience at last year’s Celebration of Hope gala. “I ruined relationships and trust, and if I’m being totally honest, I feel responsible for influencing others to do…
Read MoreBoard of Education Approves Proposal to Rebuild Davis Elementary Classrooms
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The February 26th meeting of the Dade County Board of Education included reports on school lunches and federal grants and the approval of a proposal to rebuild a classroom building (replacing the “old rock building”) at Davis Elementary School. Beginning his report, Josh Ingle (superintendent) introduced Dr. Robbie Vincent from…
Read MoreWolverines Split With NSM, Fall to Wildcats
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine baseball team traveled to Ft. Payne, Ala., on Tuesday, Feb. 27, to face the Wildcats for the second time this season and came away with a tough 4-1 loss. The Wolverines managed just three hits with Mason Gatlin, River McBryar, and Harley Russell picking up those…
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