Area News
Blackberry Ridge Expands Luxury Offerings To Serve High-End Clients
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor An unassuming stretch of Highway 301 on Sand Mountain seems like an unlikely spot for a wedding venue that caters to high-end clients, but that is exactly where Blackberry Ridge made its home. The 260-acre venue features multiple wedding sites and accommodation options, and while photos capture the beauty, they…
Read MoreTwo Residential Fires Resulted In One Death And One Investigation
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Two homes burned down last week. The first is under investigation, and the second resulted in a tragic death. First, around midday on Sept. 8, a fully involved fire at 204 Candy Lane (near New England) resulted in a total loss. No one was inside the home at the time…
Read MoreNational Recovery Month: It Takes A Community
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In 1989, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) designated September as National Recovery Month, so this month, the State of Georgia, Dade County, and A Hand Up Ministry are bringing awareness to recovery from addiction. The Georgia Council for Recovery celebrates the month with the Georgia Recovers…
Read MoreTerry Powell Runs For Another Term On City Commission
My name is Terry Powell, and I am seeking another term as City of Trenton Parks and Recreation Commissioner. I have been a city resident for 47 years. I am married to Phyllis Powell and have one son named Tyler Powell. I have coached, managed, and been involved with many athletic programs in Dade County.…
Read MoreCounty Returns To Code Enforcement Discussion, Selects Elections Building Contractor With Plans To Decrease Cost
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor A highlight of the Sept. 4 Dade County Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting was discussion about building codes and enforcement. The three hour long meeting included quite a lot of other business as well. First, the board appointed Phillip York to the Dade County Public Library board to replace Steve…
Read MoreLookout Mountain Mom Hits 875-Pound Total At First Powerlifting Meet
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor This summer, Hannah Wilkinson entered her first powerlifting competition with no expectations other than to have a great time, but she walked away as not only first in her weight class but also the best female lifter overall. Weighing in at 128 pounds, she hit 175 on bench press, 350…
Read MoreNorris Seeking Re-Election
My name is Michael “Mike” Norris, and it has been both an honor and a privilege to serve as your Police Commissioner here in the City of Trenton. With your continued support, I look forward to the opportunity to serve our community for another term. For those who may not know me, I have dedicated…
Read MoreCitizens Share Multiple Opinions At Elections Building Hearing
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Sept. 2 about the proposed elections building. The Board of Elections and Lowanna Vaughan (elections supervisor) also sat in front of the commission facing the audience. About 35 citizens attended along with county employees, and close…
Read MoreSchool Board Approves Rollback Millage Rate, Parent Asks To Bring Back Davis-DMS Bus
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Directly before the regular monthly meeting of the Dade County Board of Education on Aug. 25, the board met to discuss and vote on the millage rate. Last year, the school board’s millage rate was 14.000 mills. This year, the rollback rate is 13.530, and the board voted to use…
Read MoreSpectacular Sunrise RV Park Invites Travelers To Soak Up Sunrise Views
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Ever since she was 19 years old, Teresa Saylors dreamt of living on a bluff. After years of searching for the perfect property, she and her husband, David, not only found their dream getaway spot close to home, but they also found a way to turn the property into a…
Read More