Area News

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Rodney Ross (New Salem Fire Chief) and Matt Hill (South Dade Fire Chief) joined the October 30th Dade County Water and Sewer Authority meeting to discuss improvements to fire hydrants. As Chairman Eddie Cantrell explained, “This was a first step to get us down the road.” Ross explained that the…

On Saturday, Oct. 28, the following agencies responded to a residential fire on Murphy Hollow Road: Trenton-Dade County, North Dade, Davis, and New Home fire departments; Dade County Sheriff’s Office, Dade County Coroner’s Office, Georgia State Fire Marshal. The fire destroyed the home and tragically claimed a life. The fire is under investigation. Dade Elementary…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In response to Shan Anderson and other concerned property owners, the Industrial Development Authority sent a letter addressing several questions and concerns. Anderson asked a series of questions at the October 16th IDA meeting, many of which are not addressed in the letter. However, the letter does address several relevant…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Several Veterans Day traditions continue this year throughout the county, including the Veterans Day Parade. However, for the first time ever, the parade is being held in the evening and during the week. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, the parade will begin at Moore Funeral Home and end…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Before hearing about Dade County Schools’ approach to social-emotional learning, the Dade County Board of Education heard several updates and reports at its October 23rd meeting. Notably, Natalie Birchett (special education teacher at Dade Middle School), was named District Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Josh Ingle reported that Citizens Bank…

Hosted by Dade County Sheriff’s Office, 2023’s Trick-or-Treat on the Square boasted a record turnout. Photos by Lydia Berglar.

While the Dade County reservoir on the Sells Lane property remains in the distant future, the county used the land for a pumpkin patch and corn maze, welcoming over 1,000 people to the patch on October 25. Elementary students enjoyed the maze, a hayride, story time under a tree, and they got to pick out…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor A gathering place that supports learning of many varieties, the Dade County Public Library programs monthly events for elementary-aged children to support their education, learning, and development. These programs help children become familiar with the library as an enjoyable place to learn and play, even with activities that are not…

Contributed article. State Representative Mike Cameron (R-Rossville) reminds homeowners in House District 1 who previously filed a homestead exemption that they will receive a credit on their 2023 property tax bills. This credit comes as a result of the Homeowner Tax Relief Grants included in House Bill 18, the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 (AFY 2023)…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The October 16 Industrial Development Authority meeting primarily focused on concerns brought to the board by residents. Nine property owners from across the county attended: Shan and Joni Anderson, Tracy Blevins, Will Dickerson, John Green, Ricky Miller, Jerry Brodie, Morris West, and Jason Dodd. Shan Anderson was the primary speaker,…