Area News

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The February 26th meeting of the Dade County Board of Education included reports on school lunches and federal grants and the approval of a proposal to rebuild a classroom building (replacing the “old rock building”) at Davis Elementary School. Beginning his report, Josh Ingle (superintendent) introduced Dr. Robbie Vincent from…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Continuing to prove that it is more than just a golf club, McLemore Resort’s new luxury hotel, called Cloudland Lookout Mountain and shortened to Cloudland Hotel, opened on February 29th and will further McLemore’s impact on tourism and employment options in Dade County, Walker County, and other nearby areas. Perched…

On February 26, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a Dade County deputy observed a vehicle speeding on Interstate 24, traveling toward Marion County, Tn. After activating the lights and siren on his patrol unit, the vehicle increased its speed to approximately 120-125 miles per hour. The vehicle continued west on Interstate 24, and attempted to leave…

Contributed article – by Robby Ryan My name is Robert “Robby” A. Ryan, III, and I would like to announce my Republican candidacy for County Executive of Dade County. I am a graduate of Northwest Georgia High School class of 1992. I attended Southern Polytechnical College in Marietta from 1992 until 1995. My wife, Kasandra,…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Bridge Health approached the Dade County Board of Commissioners at the January commission meeting to provide information about Bridge Health and to make a funding request for one of the organization’s programs. The commission did not reach a decision at that time, but the discussion shed light on Bridge Health’s…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor At the February 19th meeting of the Industrial Development Authority, Scenic Dade presented plans to connect Sitton’s Gulch Trail to downtown Trenton. Before Scenic Dade’s presentation, Evan Stone (IDA executive director) reported that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs did a walk-through of Vanguard in January as part of following…

Contributed article – by Carolyn Bradford My name is Carolyn Moses Bradford, and I am announcing my candidacy for re-election to the Dade County Board of Education, District 4 seat. It has been a privilege to serve the wonderful students, families, faculty, and staff of Dade County for over 25 years as a representative for…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor “When you start turning that dial, it’s fascinating all the things you can hear. It’s invisible, but it’s there. With the right equipment and antennae, you can hear it.” These words from Jeff Johnson, a Dade County resident and amateur radio operator, explain why he and others around the world…

Contributed article – by Kerri Carter My name is Kerri Carter and I am asking for your support in the 2024 Non-Partisan Election. I have served as Probate Judge for the last 10 years and I have loved the opportunity to live in and work for the county where I was born and raised. Before…

Contributed article – by Angie Galloway Angie M. Galloway has announced that she is seeking re–election for the position of Dade County Tax Commissioner. It has been an honor to serve the citizens and I am seeking re-election for the position of Dade County Tax Commissioner in the upcoming election set for May 21, 2024.…