Area News

The Dade County Board of Education approved the demolition of the Davis Elementary Rock Building during a June 8 meeting.   Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jan Harris recommended that Complete Demolition Services be awarded the contract for the demolition of the building, which will cost the board $116,000. All members of the board voted yes…

Over the last two weeks, the City of Trenton reopened Jenkins Park and the swimming pool area to the public after getting the go-ahead from the Georgia government.   Trenton Parks and Recreation Commissioner Terry Powell said the decision was made with the requirement that social distancing guidelines and capacity limits were put in place.…

Davis Elementary School attempted to retrieve a time capsule from the 1930s from inside the walls of the Rock Building, which has still yet to be found.   Junior Woodrow Smith, who has deep family ties in the Davis community, informed the school of the capsule’s location. Smith was told the location of the capsule…

The following list consists of contested offices up for election in Dade County:   Senator District 53: Moore – 2,202| Mullis – 1,139 | Noblitt – 232 (Awaiting results from other counties)   House Representative District 1: Deffenbaugh 1,358 |Cameron 1,177  |Mills – 785 – (Awaiting results from Walker County, possible runoff)   Commission Chairman: Rumley…

The following list consists of only opposed offices up for election in Dade County: Senator District 53: Colton Moore – 1,249 | Jeff Mullis – 746 | Todd Noblitt – 124 Representative District 1: John Deffenbaugh – 806 | Mike Cameron – 666 | Vikki Mills – 527 County Executive: Ted Rumley – 1,323 |…

Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross confirmed May 27 that two prime suspects were arrested in alleged connection to a child pornography ring made public last November.   Cross said the identity of the suspects can not be revealed yet. However, the suspects are both males in their mid to late 20s, active members of the…

The Dade County Board of Elections is preparing for voter traffic at the polls in the wake of the upcoming election.   Election Supervisor Lowanna Vaughan said that all individuals voting in-person at the polls will be spaced six feet apart. Constant sanitizing of the machines will occur and stylus pens will be handed out…

The American Legion Post 106 Honor Guard conducted a Memorial Day event at Veteran’s Park in Trenton on May 25 to honor the men and women of Dade County who died while serving the U.S. Military.   Honor Guard Member Gary Moore conducted a small speech to honor the fallen military members of the community.…

Dade County Executive Ted Rumley announced May 26 during a Town Hall meeting that COVID-19 testing will be available six days a week.   The Dade County Department of Health is conducting swab tests Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.…

The Dade County Public Library hosted a political debate May 14 for all contested positions ahead of the upcoming elections. State Senator for District 53 Jeff Mullis was asked about his thoughts on Dade as a second amendment sanctuary. Mullis, who is endorsed by the NRA, said he has sponsored or co-sponsored nearly every pro-gun…