Area News

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The City of Trenton Board of Commissioners voted to approve the distilled spirits ordinance into effect during the commission’s meeting on Monday, May 9. After many months’ worth of joint public hearings between the City Commissioners and the Planning Commission to discuss the conditions of the ordinance, and a final…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Parents of Dade County School students will have to fill out applications for their students to qualify for free and reduced lunches for the next school year. For the last two years, both breakfast and lunch have been free for all students, thanks to USDA waivers provided during the pandemic.…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Patrick Witt is a Republican candidate running for Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner. He wants Dade County voters to know the importance of the Commissioner’s job, and how it affects constituents in their everyday lives. Witt decided to run for the Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner position because he…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Candidates for State Representative and State Senator spoke about their stances on state issues on Tuesday, April 26, during a political debate, sponsored by the Dade County Republican Party. State Representative, District 1 incumbent Mike Cameron is running against challenger Jackie Harling. Chris Goforth moderated the debate and asked each…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Water and Sewer Authority has submitted applications for projects to be considered for Congressionally Directed Spending. “Since we got turned down for the grants, we have been made aware that there is some Congressionally Directed Spending money available. I have taken all the grant requests that we…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Incumbents and challengers for Districts 1 and 2 Dade County Commissioners spoke about their stances on local issues on Tuesday, April 26, during a political debate, sponsored by the Dade County Republican Party. District 1 County Commissioner incumbent Lamar Lowery is running against challenger Chris Wade, and District 2 County…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Early voting for the Georgia Primary Election starts Monday, May 2. The ballot includes the local races for Dade County Commissioners and Dade County Board of Education members. Lamar Lowery, North Dade District 1 Commissioner, and Phillip Hartline, Sand Mountain District 2 Commissioner are running for reelection. Incumbents Lowery and…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Norfolk Southern Railway trains are consistently blocking and cutting off streets, residents, and businesses in both Trenton and along Highway 11 in Wildwood. Dade County officials, employers, and residents are frustrated, worried, and want a solution. “Clark Street all the way to the Tennessee line is getting worse. People on…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Community Lifestyle Center in Trenton is dedicated to helping local citizens. Lead by Chris and May Lane, husband and wife, who have backgrounds in health, it is their goal to help people be healthier, and therefore happier. “This is a great way to help people. It is a need…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Industrial Development Authority discussed two companies, referred to as “Project Greenleaf” and “Project Panther,” that have submitted requests for information and are proposing investments in Dade County, during the IDA’s meeting on April 18. According to Executive Director William Back, Project Greenleaf is a hydroponics company that…