Area News
Lack of participation in 2020 census could cost Dade millions – again
A census meeting occurred on July 8 at the Dade Administrative Building to discuss the county’s progress in getting citizens to fill out the 2020 census. Dade County Deputy Clerk Carey Anderson, Trenton-Dade Optimist Member Jane Dixon, Dade County Public Library Manager Marshanna Sharp and Atlanta Regional Census Center Partnership Specialist Ty Harps were…
Read More1945 Day cancelled due to COVID-19, Governor’s orders
Nathan Wooten confirmed in a July 2 email that the 1945 Dade County Fair has been canceled due to COVID-19 and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s extension of the current executive orders. Wooten said that the event will not be rescheduled for a later date after it was moved from July 4 to July 18.…
Read MoreOptimist Club invites runoff candidate to speak
The Trenton-Dade Optimist Club invited Dade County School Board Candidate and Creative Discovery Museum Director Dr. Jayne Griffin to discuss the runoff election and how the museum is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Griffin explained in detail why members of the club should consider voting for her in the upcoming election. Griff also discussed why…
Read MoreNorthwest Georgia Department of Health says more young people are getting COVID-19
County Executive Ted Rumley warned the public on July 2 during the weekly COVID-19 update of the recent spikes in cases and the age groups that are most affected by the pandemic. Rumley said he was made aware of the situation in a press release from Dr. Gary Voccio, Health Director for the 10-county…
Read MoreDade Commission conducts first reading of new alcohol ordinances
The Dade County Board of Commissioners conducted on July 2 its first official reading of the new ordinances voted on during the last election. Dade County citizens voted “yes” to Sunday alcohol sales, which allows businesses to sell alcohol on Sundays, and liquor by the drink sales. The Board did not read the ordinances…
Read MoreNew Salem on the lowering of Lookout Mtn Lake: “This is a shame”
Members of the New Salem community attended the July 2 Dade County Board of Commissioners meeting to voice frustration over the plans to lower the Lookout Mountain Dam and Lake. Melvin Bradford, brother of Commissioner Allan Bradford, acted as the sole speaker for 10 community members in attendance. Melvin began by showing the commissioners…
Read MoreTrenton-Dade Optimist Club hosts first meeting since COVID-19 pandemic
The Trenton – Dade Optimist Club held its first meeting since the outbreak of COVID-19 on June 23 at Guthrie’s restaurant. The first new business item discussed at the meeting was the decision to allocate a total of $3,000 in unused funds into the creation of three $1,000 scholarships to provide to three Dade…
Read MoreNew Salem lashes out against County’s plans to lower Lookout Mountain Dam
The New Salem community voiced its disapproval on June 25 of the State of Georgia’s plans to lower the Lookout Mountain Dam and the Lookout Lake in response to a complaint about possible flooding. Melvin Bradford said he wrote up a petition on June 25 and planned to have the community sign it before…
Read More1945 Day: “We do it July 18 or we don’t do it at all.”
The City of Trenton’s Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on June 22 to discuss 1945 Day and whether or not it will occur this year. The Board invited City Attorney Steven Rodham to clarify what issues could possibly prevent the event from taking place. Rodham mentioned two major problems that have…
Read MoreDade High hosts graduation for 2020 class
Dade County High School held a graduation commencement for the Class of 2020 June 26 at Magic Morgan Stadium. Just shy of 150 students were in attendance to receive their diplomas. Dade County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jan Irons Harris and Dade High School Principal James Fahrney addressed the class before calling the students up…
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