Area News

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Jan. 5 Dade County Board of Commissioners meeting included year-end reports, covered several annual items, and covered approval of SPLOST and ARPA funds. Additionally, Robert Goff (District 3 commissioner and vice chair) officially announced that this will be his final term. Ted Rumley (county executive) was unable to attend.…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In 2022, Dade County residents thoroughly utilized the many resources provided by the Dade County Public Library. The public library is important to many citizens not only for books, but also for internet and computer access, printers and scanners, entertaining and educational programs, and meeting space. The library’s 2022 circulation…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor To the world of caving, Marion Smith is known for exploring an impressive 8,291 caves in his lifetime. To Joy Odom, local historian and lifelong friend of the caver, he was a friend, a fellow history-lover, and an irreplaceable character. It is because of Odom and the Dade County Historical…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Derek and Crystal Hancock opened Healing Roots Family Practice so that they could offer patients a comfortable, understanding family practice that serves multiple ages. The practice opened in May 2022. Crystal worked as a family nurse practitioner for years before opening the new practice, and Derek, who oversees the office,…

The music lineup is set for the upcoming 1945 Dade County Fair on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The day will begin with Southwind, a Chattanooga Bluegrass band that has played the fair since its inception in 2017. Next, Solt, a local artist, will take the stage at 2:00 p.m., followed by Mechele Berry, a local…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor A joint work session on Dec. 28 between the Dade County Board of Commissioners and the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners resulted in overall agreement to build a city-county animal control shelter and pet adoption center. The commissioners agreed that the best location is just behind the Dade County…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor With temperatures reaching single digits over Christmas, the Dade County water system encountered water pressure and broken pipe issues. Low water pressure and water outages eventually led to a boil notice issued by the Dade County Water & Sewer Authority on Dec. 28. Sherri Walker, general manager for the authority,…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor A joint work session on Dec. 28 between the Dade County Board of Commissioners and the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners resulted in overall agreement to build a new elections building. The commissioners agreed that the gravel lot by the old train depot is the best location. This lot…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When situations like the Dec. 26 snowfall and ensuing car accidents arise, Dade County’s E-911 call center jumps into action. While that evening was a particularly busy time, the call center is a tireless 24/7 effort. Alex Case, director of Dade County’s Emergency Management Agency, emphasizes the focus on saving…