Area News

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Ken Pennington, a Dade County artist known for his paintings, is in the process of publishing his first book, “The Rockeaters.” The idea for “The Rockeaters” started when Pennington was a child, exploring caves. “I started this story when I was 8 or 9 years old. Every weekend I wanted…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Clothing Bank, located in the basement of the New Salem United Methodist Church at 12550 Highway 136 on Lookout Mountain, is open every Thursday for anyone in need. Community members will find all types of clothing, including undergarments, as well as a small assortment of household items.…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Laura Beth Cunningham, Dade County 4-H Extension Educator, spoke about ongoing and upcoming events during the Dade County weekly update on Jan. 14. Cloverleaf District Project Achievement, for grades four through six, will be starting soon, and there are still some spots available. Call the office at (706) 657-4116 to…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The mission of Quilts of Valor is to wrap the men and women who have been touched by war with healing and comfort. Quilts = Healing. Fran Randolph, group leader of the QOV Belles, a Quilts of Valor Foundation group that covers northwest Georgia, southeast Tennessee, and northeast Alabama, was…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Board of Commissioners approved appointments, purchases, and resolutions in a shortened meeting due to the pending inclement water on Thursday, Jan. 6. The commissioners approved the purchase of turnout gear, boots, hoses and nozzles for Davis Fire and Rescue, from Tennessee Fire Equipment in the amount of…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor A Hand UP Ministry’s new Hope House in Trenton is open as transitional housing for women going through the faith-based program, which helps people who have recently left the prison system. The new Hope House Café, part of the Hope House, is open as well. The café is open from…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor L&J Golf, LLC, a golf course management company based in Snellville that was formed in 2019, has purchased Trenton Golf Club with the intention of making improvements. Trenton Golf Club is the fourth L&J Golf property. The others include Country Club of Gwinnett in Snellville, Jennings Mill Country Club in…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Ethan Wayne Rogers, 32, of Fort Payne, Ala., was shot by a DeKalb County, Ala., officer after a pursuit in Dade County on Monday night, Jan. 3. Dade County officers received a tip from Alabama authorities about a stolen vehicle at about 6:15 p.m. Officers responded to the One 9…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade County Executive Ted Rumley noted that there was a COVID-19 exposure at the Dade County Administrative Office during the weekly county update on Thursday, Jan. 6. “Our HR director tested positive for COVID-19. She went and retested, and she tested negative. But one of the tests is right and…