Area News

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor With months of perseverance and the help of Trenton Physical Therapy, a hang gliding pilot and instructor known as Goat has made significant recovery after a serious hang gliding crash. As he patiently continues with physical therapy, he looks forward to gliding through the skies once again. On April 19,…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Beginning in January 2023, the Trenton Fire Department will have two part-time firefighters per day. Like all fire departments in Dade County, the Trenton department has only been able to serve thanks to many volunteers over the years. Adding paid positions is a significant step in ensuring proper response. Joining…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm is one recent addition to Wildwood, Ga. The business is a fulfillment of Max and Maegan Lewis’ dreams, but their eldest daughter, Rosalie Mae, also played a significant part in the journey. Several years ago, the Lewis family visited an alpaca farm in Trion, Ga. for…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Due to efficient pumps at the main raw water intake station, large amounts of debris are also being pulled in, causing the pumps to wear out quickly. Sherri Walker (general manager for the authority) addressed this issue at the Dec. 20 Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors Meeting. “We…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Dade County resident Donald Rudolph Moore, age 59, was arrested on Dec. 12 and charged with three counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit executed the investigation and arrest. Both the Dade County Sheriff’s Office and the Trenton…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On Dec. 13, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (along with several other agencies in North Georgia) received a donation from MedStat Supplies to purchase Naloxone, a medicine which reverses opioid overdoses. One widely known brand name of the medicine is Narcan, produced by the pharmaceutical company, Adapt Pharma. According to…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor At the Dec. 12 Dade County Board of Education meeting, Jeremy Roerdink (director of federal programs and safety) gave an update on access control to Dade Elementary, Davis Elementary, and Dade Middle. Earlier that day, the school board also entered an executive session for Superintendent Josh Ingle’s mid-year evaluation. Several…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Each year, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office and the Trenton Police Department serve the community through Hope for the Holidays and Silver Bells (respectively). Both programs collect donations from the community to distribute to those who find themselves in need during the Christmas season. The police department serves senior citizens…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The City of Trenton Commission meeting on Dec. 12 addressed several issues which have been aggravated by the recent heavy rainfall. An ordinance addition that would allow pubs and breweries to serve their own alcohol was also discussed. When discussing approved use of SPLOST funds during the workshop, Commissioner Monda…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On Dec. 12, the Dade County High School choruses hosted the first Christmas Coffeehouse event since 2019. Throughout the school system, students have been busy preparing and presenting Christmas concerts and performances. For seniors at DCHS, Christmas Coffeehouse is a special highlight. Senior Abby Mills reflected, “As a senior, I…