Area News
Sand Mountain Dollar General to be opened by mid-April
Dade County Executive Ted Rumley reported during the Oct. 29 weekly county update that the new Dollar General store, which will be set up in Sand Mountain, will be up and running by mid-April 2021. Rumley said that the contractors were given a April 1 deadline to finish all construction and the store was…
Read More2020 Presidential Election: Trump dominates in Northwest Georgia
Dade County: Trump – 6,058 (81.6%) | Biden – 1,258 (16.9%) Walker County: Trump – 23,079 (79%) | Biden – 5,714 (19.5%) Catoosa County: Trump – 25,142 (77.2%) | Biden – 6,927 (21.2%) Chattooga County: Trump – 8,017 (80.4%) | Biden – 1,818 (18.2%) Bartow County: Trump – 37,498 (74.8%) | Biden – 11,924 (23.7%)…
Read MoreDade County Sheriff’s Office tackle two high-speed chases in 48 hours.
The Dade County Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate high-speed pursuits on Oct. 19 and 20. The first pursuit occurred at 11:11 p.m. on Oct. 19 when the DCSO was notified of a pursuit entering the county. Police from Chattanooga and Hamilton County were in pursuit of an SUV suspected of involvement in an…
Read MoreDavis, DCHS getting renovated media centers
Dr. Cleta Long announced on Oct. 19 at the Dade County Schools Board of Education meeting that bids to remodel Davis Elementary’s Media Center and Dade County High School’s Media Center have been sent out. Long said that the goal of the remodel is to create a better space for children to learn by…
Read MoreChiropractor gives advice on immunity health during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Trenton-Dade Optimist Club invited Chiropractor Chad McDill to its Oct. 20 meeting to discuss how the public can better protect their immune systems from COVID-19. McDill’s findings came from a collaboration with Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Charles Adams. McDill said the prime objective is to strengthen the immune system and the “T” cells…
Read MoreDCHS Oct.24 Drive-by Trick or Treating event a success
The Dade County Public Library hosted the Drive-by Halloween Trick or Treating event on Oct. 24 at the Dade County High School parking lot. The fun started at 4:30 p.m. when cars would drive by each booth and collect candy for children. The event lasted until 6:30 p.m. and was a big success. …
Read MoreGetting prepared for the 2020 election
Election Day is on the horizon, meaning citizens who plan on early voting are almost out of time. Early voting began on Oct. 12 in the state of Georgia and Oct. 13 in Dade County. The last day to vote early is this Friday, Oct. 30. Early voting takes place at the Dade…
Read MoreTrenton Commissioners unsure about Veterans Parade, Christmas Parade during COVID-19 Pandemic
Trenton Commissioners addressed questions about whether or not the Veterans’ Parade and the Dade County High School Homecoming Parade would happen in the wake of COVID-19 at the Oct. 14 commission meeting. While supportive of the parades, the biggest concerns for the commissioners are the state and national COVID-19 guidelines and liability in the…
Read MoreLions Club, Discount Flooring hand out second shipment of Farm Aid produce
The Dade County Lions Club and Discount Flooring teamed up yet again on Oct. 14 and Oct. 20 to hand out more boxes of food to the public thanks to President Donald Trump’s Farm Aid Package. Streets Commissioner Monda Wooten said the thousands of 32-pound boxes were not just for Dade County citizens but…
Read MoreTrenton-Dade Optimist looking for volunteers for Oct. 24 Halloween event
The Trenton-Dade Optimist Club said volunteers are greatly needed for the drive-by Halloween Trick or Treating event on Oct. 24. The event will take place in the Dade County High School parking lot from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. With COVID-19 still very much affecting daily life, Dade County Public Library Manager Marshanna Sharp…
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