Area News

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The floral themed mural in Jenkins Park, painted by Chattanooga artist Joy Taylor, and coordinated by citizen Jennifer Blair, has been completed. “I’ve been dreaming of a mural (many murals) in Trenton for years, and especially since the (re)formation of TriState Heritage Arts and Culture Coalition. I settled on the…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The three storm shelters in Dade County are nearly completed and will be ready to use in the event of inclement weather, according to Alex Case, Director of Emergency Services. The storm shelters are located at the Dade County Sports Complex, the South Dade Community Center, and on Davis School…

Dade County deputies were dispatched to the Mapco gas station on Deer Head Cove Road on Thursday, Sept. 22, in reference to a subject shooting at an individual in the parking lot. Deputies responded to the scene and found that the aggressor, and the victim, had both left the scene. The only available information from…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Blessing Ministry, a new ministry that is a part of Trenton First Baptist Church, aims to help new expectant mothers by providing them with a baby shower, and much needed baby items. The Blessing Ministry is led by Meghan Pittsley, a long-time member of the church, and Brilee Johnson.…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Trenton Mayor Alex Case spoke with the City Commissioners about the upcoming work and schedule regarding the fiscal year 2023 budget during the Monday, Sept. 12 meeting. “We are a little behind with the tax commissioner. She is needing something pretty quick to get to billing, so we can get…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor NewTerra Compost, a composting operation in Wildwood, is one of five finalists in the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) fifth annual Idea Leap Grant contest. These entrepreneurs will participate in a pitch competition as they strive to win one of five grants to support and expand their small business…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Stetson Stevens, from Dade County, is Dade County’s newest game warden with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. “I was very fortunate to have parents and grandparents that kept me outside, in the woods, out on the water. I was always fishing, I always loved to hunt. I was always…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Henry Fredrick Wise, also known as Hoss Wise, has been identified through genealogy DNA as Stacey Lyn Chahorski’s killer. Chahorski was found dead in Dade County in 1988 and was buried in the county as Jane Doe. Chahorski was identified in March of 2022, and was found to be 19…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Community members are invited to come out to Cloudland Canyon State Park on Saturday, Sept. 24, for Your State Parks Day. Your State Parks Day is also known as National Public Lands Day, which occurs on the fourth Saturday of every September. The statewide focus for this year’s Your State…