Area News

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Republican Colton Moore, 28, from Trenton, has announced his intent and has qualified to run for the Georgia District 53 State Senate seat. Previously, Moore represented the 1st House District in the Georgia House of Representatives from January 2019 to 2021. He ran for the State Senate seat in 2020,…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Board of Education held a meeting at Dade Middle School on Thursday, March 10, in an effort to meet and interact with both students and staff. Board members heard from Middle School Principal Michelle Beeler and students about the programs, classes, and events that the school has.…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Nicholas “Nic” Gaddis, is currently at spring training in Florida, gearing up for the Minor League Baseball season with the Brooklyn Cyclones, an affiliate of the New York Mets. Gaddis, 25, was born and raised in Dade County, and went to Jacksonville State where he played baseball all four years.…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor After two years of delays, including the COVID-19 pandemic and rising construction costs, the Dade County Board of Education has recently approved an amended building to replace Davis Elementary’s Rock Building, which was demolished in 2020. “Davis is important to the community. Our community is looking forward to this. The…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Qualifying to run in the May Primary began Monday, March 7, at the Dade County Board of Elections Office, and ended at noon on Friday, March 11. Incumbent Dade County Commissioners for District 1 and District 2, Lamar Lowery and Phillip Hartline, will face challengers. Chris Wade qualified for the…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dr. Catherine Turner, 60, of Ringgold after an unloaded gun and ammunition were found at the Dade County High School on Tuesday morning, March 8. Turner found the handgun herself, which was in her own classroom. School Superintendent Josh Ingle sent an email out to…

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged Roger Allen Shrader, 58, of Trenton, with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault by strangulation. This arrest comes after the Dade County Sheriff’s Office asked agents in the Calhoun regional investigative office to assist with a homicide investigation. On Friday, March 4, Dade County…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade First Family Connection Director Martha Baker informed the community about various agency announcements and ongoings during the weekly county update on Thursday, March 3. The Blue Ribbon Glow Run will be Friday, April 22, at Dade County High School. The gates open at 8 p.m. and the race starts…

Senator Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) announced Monday, March 7 that he is not seeking re–election. Sen. Mullis stated: “Serving the hardworking people of Northwest Georgia for the previous 22 years in the State Senate has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. My goal has always been to represent my fellow Georgians…

By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The City of Trenton Board of Commission and the City of Trenton Planning Commission met on Tuesday, March 1 for a workshop session to further discuss and plan the distilled spirits package sales ordinance. The Planning Commission, and the City Commission debated and changed much of what was discussed at…