2023 Homecoming Court
Dade County High School will crown the 2023 Homecoming Queen and King this Friday. Homecoming Queen representatives are, from left, Zoe Floyd, Jayle Belue, Falyn Baggett, Anna Ballard, Jasmine O’Neal, Isabella Blake, Lila Evearitt, Madilynn Page, and Kira Strickland, Homecoming King representatives are, from left, Jack Dupree, Elijah Hoofman, Caleb Massey, Paul Allen Phillips, Robert…
Read MoreWolverines Soar Past the Eagles 42–7, Pick Up First Region Win
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine football team faced the Coosa Eagles last Friday at Coosa and Dade was looking for its first region win of the season. The Wolverines had a much-needed week off last week and came in ready to play and finish the season strong with four region games…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Earn Region Champ Title With 10–0 Season
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team wrapped up regular season play last week with a pair of region games at home. The team finished strong, picking up a pair of wins and finishing the season undefeated in region play, 10-0, and finishing the regular season 18-6. The…
Read MoreState Announces 2023 Graduation Rate, Dade County Above State Average
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Georgia Department of Education released the 2023 graduation rates on October 10. Sitting at 84.4 percent, the statewide rate is up slightly from last year’s 84.1 percent. The statewide rate has increased 14.7 percent since 2012. This year, 107 school districts had rates at or above 90 percent, and…
Read MoreObituaries – Oct. 18 Issue
ALBERT BEAUDOIN Albert Gerard “Al” Joseph Beaudoin, of Trenton, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023. Al was born on July 26, 1933, in Sanford, Maine. He led a hardworking life, providing for his family until his retirement from Sherman and Reilly as a machinist and from Georgia Power as a janitor. He also served on…
Read MoreLookout Mountain Artist Finds Beauty in the Broken
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Walking into Christina McAnally Gray’s Lookout Mountain garage apartment is like walking into a peaceful beachside cottage. Shelves and tables are covered with seashells, sea glass, and found bits of trash turned into treasure. Art (both Gray’s art and pieces by other artists she admires) decorate her walls. The atmosphere…
Read More“Georgia Rising” Book Documents Regional History Through the Eyes of Locals
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor A recently published book chronicling the history of north Georgia begins the first chapter with Dade County, featuring names and stories that are familiar to many Dade residents. Written and self-published by lifelong California native Lorenzo Lucchesi, “Georgia Rising: The Battle Between Pride and Policy” was released in mid-August of…
Read MoreDCHS One Win Away From Region Title
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team traveled to Pepperell High School on Thursday, Oct. 5, to face the Lady Dragons in their only game of the week. It was a welcome break to a busy season so far as they look to claim another region title this…
Read MoreTwo Dade Seniors Prepare for Job Success Through Project Search
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In partnership with Walker County’s school system, two Dade County High School students, Skylar Ball and Michael Bradford, are participating in Project Search. This nonprofit places high school seniors with disabilities in jobs where they can learn important workplace skills and prepare for a career after graduation. Ball is working…
Read MoreThree Incumbents, One Challenger Running in City of Trenton Election
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On November 7, City of Trenton residents will head to the polls to vote for members of the city’s board of commissioners. The qualifying candidates are three incumbents and one challenger. Incumbent Joseph Alex Case is running uncontested for mayor, incumbent Lucretia Houts is running uncontested for fire/utilities commissioner, incumbent…
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