Area News
New Salem Candidate Meet and Greet
Approximately 40 people (including candidates) gathered at the New Salem Community Center on March 22, enjoying a relaxed barbecue meal. Candidates mingled with constituents and handed out campaign cards. Candidates present were Bob Woods, Steve Forester, Don Townsend, Boyd (BJ) Hartline, and Patrick Hickey.
Read MoreCounty Alcohol Ordinance Changes Under Consideration
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor As discussed at the March Dade County Board of Commissioners meeting, some of the county ordinances that govern serving alcohol might be changing. The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board has recommended three ordinance changes, and the commission will go through a second reading at the next county commission meeting (April…
Read MoreWater and Sewer Authority Receives Excellent Lithium/PFAS Test Results
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Water and Sewer Authority’s February meeting was moved to March 18th due to scheduling conflicts. A customer attended the meeting to discuss a leak/billing issue, and the authority discussed several informational items, including test results and a leak coverage policy adjustment. Eric Pettigrew explained that he found…
Read MoreSecond Annual Celebration of Hope Welcomes Former SEC, NFL Quarterback Brodie Croyle
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Last year, A Hand Up Ministry hosted its first annual “Celebration of Hope” gala to celebrate the lives that have been changed by the program, raise awareness about the ministry, and serve as the ministry’s primary fundraiser. With Coach Mark Richt as last year’s special guest, former quarterback Brodie Croyle…
Read MoreDade Residents Thankful for Ronald McDonald House as McDonald’s Continues Round-Up Campaign
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Like a number of other stores and fast-food chains, McDonald’s asks customers if they would like to round their purchase up to the nearest dollar to support a charity. In this case, these donations go to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), and donations made through the Trenton McDonald’s help support…
Read MoreCandidates Answer Citizens’ Questions at New Home Meet and Greet
Liquor Store Owners Ask City Commission For Sunday Sales
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor During the March 11th meeting of the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners, the elected officials returned again to the request from local liquor store owners to allow Sunday liquor sales. First, the commission approved SPLOST expenditure amounting to $10,850.00 (not including freight costs) for the emergency replacement of a…
Read MoreSen. Colton Moore Permanently Banned From Georgia House
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On March 14th, after asking fellow senators to oppose Senate Resolution 687, Senator Colton Moore was banned from ever returning to the Georgia House. The resolution was to urge the University of North Georgia to name a building after the late House Speaker David Ralston. The nearly unprecedented ban raises…
Read MoreIngle Appointed to GNTC Board of Directors
Contributed article. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointments of Josh Ingle, Tyler Kendall, Jeff Petrea, Jessica “Missy” Puckett and Megan Talley to its Board of Directors. Ingle has served as superintendent of Dade County Schools since 2021. His previous positions with the school system include director of Public Programs and Capital Projects, district…
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