Area News

The Team Trump social media page reported on Nov. 12 that a Dade County ballot had been submitted by a former Trenton resident who had passed away in 2015.   The announcement comes as an outcry of voter fraud sweeps through not only Georgia but the entire nation. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said…

County Commissioners approved on Nov. 5 a resolution to allow Dade County EMA to discuss contract negotiations with CHI-Memorial as its new ambulance service.   EMA Director Alex Case said that out of the other bids received, only CHI-Memorial fit the requirements needed. Case said EMA was given two different options from the servicer that…

The annual Veteran’s Parade is slated to happen on Nov. 14 at 11 a.m.   Dade County Commissioner Allan Bradford said that the parade will begin at First Baptist Church and finish at American Legion Post 106 past CHI Memorial on Highway 11. Hotdogs and drinks will be served to everyone who attends.   Bradford…

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary call on Nov.1 and found extensive theft and damages inside the local store.   DCSO Public Information Officer Hailey Smith said authorities received the burglary call at 7 a.m. and responded to DJ’s on 593 Highway 11 South. Dade units attempting to reach the store from…

Dade County saw its highest voter turnout ever during the historical 2020 Presidential Election.   A total of 7,468 votes were cast out of the 11,660 registered voters in Dade, totaling a 64% turnout. Of the record-breaking numbers reported, 4,117 were advanced early votes, 2,319 were in-person votes on election day and 1,032 were sent…

The Georgia Department of Labor released on Oct. 25 unemployment statistics for Northwest Georgia during the month of September, with Dade having the lowest rate.   Dade dropped 0.1% from August to September, resulting in a 3.2% unemployment rate and officially giving the county the lowest rate over Fannin County, which had a rate of…

On Oct. 27, the Dade County Water and Sewer Authority approved an employee retirement vesting plan that prevents employees from having access to the company’s matched funds until they have worked there for five years.   Water and Sewer Authority Assistant General Manager Sherri Walker said that a policy for this had not been put…

Georgia’s Electric Membership Cooperatives filed in conjunction with the Georgia Public Services Commission on Oct. 26 its “Georgia Solution” to help expand internet services to rural Georgia homes and businesses.   According to a press release from the Georgia EMC, a decision about using the solution will be made on Dec. 15, which, if passed,…

Wind and rain from tropical storm Zeta came through Dade County overnight on Oct. 28 and into the morning of Oct. 29, causing over 1,500 residents in New Salem to lose power.   While not as severe as Dade was expecting, the damage knocked over several trees and power poles on the top of Lookout…

Camp Lookout denied allegations of intentionally starving its animals after giving three lean horses to Red clay Ranch Equine Rescue and Sanctuary on Oct. 27.   Co-Owner of Red Clay Ranch Equine Rescue and Sanctuary Lee Rast took in the horses after someone called her claiming that the camp was allegedly starving the horses. Rast…