McLemore Golf Club Opens Cloudland Hotel and Adds Over 200 Employees
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Continuing to prove that it is more than just a golf club, McLemore Resort’s new luxury hotel, called Cloudland Lookout Mountain and shortened to Cloudland Hotel, opened on February 29th and will further McLemore’s impact on tourism and employment options in Dade County, Walker County, and other nearby areas. Perched…
Read MoreDrones Aid Dade County Sheriff’s Office In Locating Fleeing Suspect
On February 26, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a Dade County deputy observed a vehicle speeding on Interstate 24, traveling toward Marion County, Tn. After activating the lights and siren on his patrol unit, the vehicle increased its speed to approximately 120-125 miles per hour. The vehicle continued west on Interstate 24, and attempted to leave…
Read MoreDMS Basketball Players Recognized
Congratulations to Dade Middle School basketball players for receiving NGAC All-League or All-Tournament honors. These students were recognized at the February Dade County Board of Education meeting. The teams are coached by David Lyons, David Tate, James Emmett, and Buddy Durham. Top photo: Receiving honors for the DMS girls team (from left) are Kailey Pardue…
Read MoreWolverines Win At Sylvania, Fall to Ft. Payne Wildcats and LFO Warriors
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine baseball team traveled to Sylvania, Ala., on Tuesday, Feb. 20, to face the Rams. After a scoreless first inning, the Wolverines scored first as when they pushed across three runs with two outs. Two walks and a single loaded the bases. Another walk scored the games…
Read MoreObituaries – Feb. 28th Issue
KENNETH DAGNAN Kenneth Ralph Dagnan (Ken), 66, of Whiteside, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Ken was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and grew up in Whiteside, Tenn., and met his wife of 45 years in Chattanooga. Ken worked in hosiery manufacturing as a knitting repair technician for most of his career. He was a…
Read MoreRyan Announces Candidacy For Dade County Executive Position
Contributed article – by Robby Ryan My name is Robert “Robby” A. Ryan, III, and I would like to announce my Republican candidacy for County Executive of Dade County. I am a graduate of Northwest Georgia High School class of 1992. I attended Southern Polytechnical College in Marietta from 1992 until 1995. My wife, Kasandra,…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Lose in First Round of State
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverines basketball team traveled to Alpharetta last week for the first round of the state basketball tournament. The Lady Wolverines faced St. Francis in the first game and it was no contest against the number one ranked 1A team in Georgia and fifth ranked…
Read MoreBridge Health: Treatment Options For Dade Countians Without Insurance
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Bridge Health approached the Dade County Board of Commissioners at the January commission meeting to provide information about Bridge Health and to make a funding request for one of the organization’s programs. The commission did not reach a decision at that time, but the discussion shed light on Bridge Health’s…
Read MoreScenic Dade Proposes Trail Project to IDA
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor At the February 19th meeting of the Industrial Development Authority, Scenic Dade presented plans to connect Sitton’s Gulch Trail to downtown Trenton. Before Scenic Dade’s presentation, Evan Stone (IDA executive director) reported that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs did a walk-through of Vanguard in January as part of following…
Read MoreBradford Seeking Re–election to BOE
Contributed article – by Carolyn Bradford My name is Carolyn Moses Bradford, and I am announcing my candidacy for re-election to the Dade County Board of Education, District 4 seat. It has been a privilege to serve the wonderful students, families, faculty, and staff of Dade County for over 25 years as a representative for…
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