Area News

By LYDIA BERGLR News Editor A Hand Up Ministry’s April 22 gala, Celebration of Hope, brought together supporters of the non-profit, people who have gone through the program, and the former University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt. Kicking off the evening’s events, VIP ticket holders had the chance to meet Coach Richt, take…

By Lydia Berglar News Editor During its April 17 meeting, the Industrial Development Authority took a moment to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for Trenton Pressing’s expansion, two recent ribbon cuttings in Trenton, and overall development in Northwest Georgia. Executive Director Evan Stone noted that County Executive Ted Rumley recently touched base with him, wanting to…

The Alliance for Dade and Dade County High School held the second annual DCHS Career Fair on April 19. Expanding to include juniors, the event offered about 300 students a chance to talk with 39 employers in the county. Three juniors (Heath Walters, Paul Allen Phillips II, and Lance Moore) noted that they were at…

Week seven of Citizen’s Academy took place at Dade Elementary School where citizens learned about C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety). This statewide program is an initiative by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriff Cross and his team then explained how they prepare for active shooter situations at the schools.

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Around 2:00 p.m. on April 11, a tragic accident at the Sunset Drive/South Industrial Boulevard railroad crossing in Trenton resulted in the death of Ted Wade, 77, of Trenton. Trenton Police Department and Trenton-Dade County Fire and Rescue responded to the accident, and Georgia State Patrol conducted the crash investigation.…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Historical Society is taking a break from leading guided hikes and cemetery walks in order to host walk-throughs of historic Dade County homes. The first walk-through is of the Forester home in Head River on Lookout Mountain. Set for April 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The City of Trenton commissioners continued to discuss plans to reinstate the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) at the April 10 commission meeting. Updates were also given on items from the previous meeting, as well as discussion of two SPLOST expenditures. Regarding SPLOST expenditures, Terry Powell (parks & animal control commissioner)…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Southeastern Lineman Training Center places an emphasis on excellence when training students to be lineworkers, but the school also places an emphasis on service. The school seeks out volunteer opportunities in Dade County so its students can build a mindset of service. Chandler Gilliam joined the SLTC team this past…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor First responders and 911 dispatchers stayed busy on April 12 when responding to a rescue call and a brush fire, along with other medical calls. In the early afternoon, a 911 call in the South Dade district led to multiple units responding to a man trapped by an all-terrain vehicle.…

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office reported: On Sunday, April 16 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies were advised by dispatch that Grundy County, Tenn. deputies were in pursuit of a U-Haul Van on Highway 136 coming up Lookout Mountain from Walker County, Ga. Dade County deputies responded to Lookout Mountain to intercept…