Veterans Day Activities
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Several Veterans Day traditions continue this year throughout the county, including the Veterans Day Parade. However, for the first time ever, the parade is being held in the evening and during the week. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, the parade will begin at Moore Funeral Home and end…
Read MoreBirchett Named District Teacher of the Year, Social Emotional Learning Strategies Presented to School Board
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Before hearing about Dade County Schools’ approach to social-emotional learning, the Dade County Board of Education heard several updates and reports at its October 23rd meeting. Notably, Natalie Birchett (special education teacher at Dade Middle School), was named District Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Josh Ingle reported that Citizens Bank…
Read MoreTrick-or-Treat on the Square 2023
Hosted by Dade County Sheriff’s Office, 2023’s Trick-or-Treat on the Square boasted a record turnout. Photos by Lydia Berglar.
Read MoreLady Wolverines Come Up Short in State Title Chase
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team traveled to Columbus last week to the State Tournament. The eight Super Regional winners in each classification were there to battle for the state championship in each classification. The Lady Wolverines opened play on Wednesday, Oct. 25 against Heard County, and…
Read MoreStudents Enjoy Pumpkin Patch
While the Dade County reservoir on the Sells Lane property remains in the distant future, the county used the land for a pumpkin patch and corn maze, welcoming over 1,000 people to the patch on October 25. Elementary students enjoyed the maze, a hayride, story time under a tree, and they got to pick out…
Read MoreLibrary Hosts Monthly Events That Support Elementary Students’ Education
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor A gathering place that supports learning of many varieties, the Dade County Public Library programs monthly events for elementary-aged children to support their education, learning, and development. These programs help children become familiar with the library as an enjoyable place to learn and play, even with activities that are not…
Read MoreCameron Reminds Constituents of Tax Credits on 2023 Property Tax Bills
Contributed article. State Representative Mike Cameron (R-Rossville) reminds homeowners in House District 1 who previously filed a homestead exemption that they will receive a credit on their 2023 property tax bills. This credit comes as a result of the Homeowner Tax Relief Grants included in House Bill 18, the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 (AFY 2023)…
Read MoreObituaries – Nov. 1 Issue
HANK FOWLER Hank Fowler, 74, of Rising Fawn, passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 after a battle with cancer. He was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Henagar, Ala. Hank loved the Lord and his family dearly and was a friend to so many. He enjoyed making people laugh and spreading joy…
Read MoreWolverines Dominate in Homecoming Victory
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine football team celebrated homecoming Friday night in a big way when they hosted the Chattooga Indians. Dade County received the opening kickoff and started their first drive from their own 25-yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, Landon Williams took the handoff and raced 69…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Are Super Regional Champs, Open Elite Eight State Play Today in Columbus
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team is headed to the big dance after claiming the championship in the Super Regional played on their home field last week. Dade County won the tournament by defeating all three of the teams that traveled to Trenton for the first part…
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