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A multi-vehicle crash Sunday morning near the Dade/Marion County line left one person in the hospital. That's according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS). GDPS says two vehicles, a Ford Edge and a pickup truck, were traveling westbound on I-24 near the Tennessee state line at Mile Marker 167.

When Tony Baker’s son, Brett, first joined the Young Marines while looking for something similar to the Boy Scouts, the family didn’t know much about the youth program. Now, almost eight years later, Tony serves as the unit commander for the Southeast Tennessee Area Young Marines (which incorporates Dade County and other areas near Chattanooga, Tenn.), and he is proud of the leadership and character development that happens through the program.

A little-known member of the Dade County Wolverine athletics program is the fishing team which just completed its eighth season of competition. Bass fishing is a state championship co-ed event that is open to all Georgia High School Association schools in all classifications. The Wolverines compete in the Northwest Georgia...

According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly $8.8 billion was lost to fraud in 2022, a 30% increase from 2021. These numbers are based on consumer reports, so the true amount is likely higher. Unfortunately, Dade County residents are not immune. “It’s worse than it’s ever been,” said Bank of...

Another Antique Alley has come and gone, with people all across Dade County and the southeast buying, selling, and socializing. According to www.us11antiquealley.com, over 30,000 visitors shop along the 502-mile route each year. For anyone new to the area, Antique Alley is an annual yard sale extravaganza across Highway 11....

A workforce housing grant was the major topic of the May 15 Industrial Development Authority meeting. The IDA also briefly introduced a new project and discussed other minor business matters. Executive Director Evan Stone introduced the new project, calling it Project Sandrock. He reported that he had a phone call...

The Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority and Top of Georgia Economic Development Initiative partnered to host a regional economic summit. The summit’s focus was to share best practices in economic development, refine recruitment strategies, and share knowledge of resources for local communities. Over 125 community leaders, elected officials and...

EVERGREEN, Ala. (AP) — The body of a Florida man who was last seen in Mississippi and reported missing has been found in Alabama. The Conecuh County Coroner's Office said Francisco Oxiries Carballo Morales, 50, of Dade County, Florida, was found in a creek Thursday, WDAM-TV reported. Authorities believe...

DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The U-S 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale spans from Bristol, Virginia to Meridian, Mississippi. We made a stop in Dade County near the Trenton exit. More than 500 miles of eccentric items make this sale a Southern favorite. Just ask any yard sale aficionado.

ROME, Ga. — A severe stomach bug is ringing the alarms in Northwest Georgia. Cases spotted in Rome, Georgia spurred the Dade County Emergency Management to issue an alert. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people can become infected with Cyclospora by consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite. People living or traveling in countries where cyclosporiasis is endemic may be at increased risk for infection.

As the Class of 2023 graduates from Dade County High School this Friday (May 19) and steps into the next adventure, four graduates in particular have been recognized for their academic accomplishments: Bhavi Patel (valedictorian), Alannah Gray (salutatorian), Heidi Raines (faculty representative), and Sidney Jones (class representative). While all four...

The penultimate week of Citizen’s Academy offered a glimpse into the Dade County Jail, led by Captain Joseph Chambers, jail administrator since 2014. The tour began at the front office and fingerprint station before Chambers showed the medical room, explaining that one way they cut medical expenses was with Powerade. “I bought a mess of Powerades and made sure they were always available if somebody came in who was on a substance and detoxing. I spent about $15,000 a year on Powerade, but I saved $38,000 on our medical bill from transporting people to the hospital.” Participants also looked into a holding cell (top photo). Chambers introduced several of the corrections officers who utilize a digital system to track tasks and note their routine checks throughout the jail (bottom photo). In a 12-hour shift, officers log approximately 400 tasks. Participants also saw the breathalyzer, walked through the kitchen, and ended at the outdoor yard before also touring The Hope House.

Stella Henry, a 2022 graduate of Dade County High School, just completed her first season as a member of the Kennesaw State Owls softball team. Despite battling injuries during the season, she had an outstanding freshman year. Henry was named to the 2023 ASUN (Atlantic Sun Conference) All-Conference Second Team...

Jonah Browder, the newly appointed Dade County Schools Marching Band director, is excited to be returning to the place where his love of music began. Browder had never touched an instrument until sixth grade at Dade Middle School. Just before sitting down with the Sentinel, Browder visited the middle school band students. “It was a full-circle moment for me, being in that room. That’s where my passion started.” He compared playing his first notes on the trumpet to trying your favorite food for the first time. “It just felt right.”

Reports of Cyclospora infections in northwest Georgia are being investigated by the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District. People can contract cyclosporiasis by eating fresh produce that was grown outside the U.S. and contaminated with the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. The CDC says that people can become infected...

The Dade County High School Wolverine football team wrapped up spring practice last Friday night when they traveled to Dalton to face Southeast Whitfield in a scrimmage game. The Wolverines went into the game looking to answer questions at quarterback and offensive line. By all accounts, those questions were answered in the first six minutes of the game as the Wolverines jumped out to a 28-0 lead.

Disabled veteran Johnny L. Davis Jr. says when he reported his truck was stolen to police, they seized it in a process called civil asset forfeiture. Civil asset forfeiture lets the government seize, keep or sell any property (money, guns, cars etc.) that are supposedly involved in a crime. If...