Trion Outlasts Dade County In 42-35 Road Win

The Trion Bulldogs picked up their third victory of the season Friday night, winning a high-scoring battle over the Dade County Wolverines, 42-35, in Trenton.

The Bulldogs and Wolverines traded scores throughout the night, but Trion was able to come away with the seven-point victory. MaxPreps now lists the game as final, with Trion improving to 3-1 and Dade County falling to 1-3.

Friday’s victory gives Trion back-to-back wins. The Bulldogs defeated Ridgeland 38-17 last week after opening the season with a 36-7 victory over Gordon Lee and suffering their only loss thus far, 31-7 against Model.

The win also continues a strong start to the season for head coach Sean Patrick’s Bulldogs, who have now scored at least 36 points in each of their three victories.

Trion returns home next Friday night, September 18, when the Bulldogs host Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe at 7:30 PM.

Chattooga Heads To Coosa, Trion Travels To Dade County Tonight

It’s another Friday night of high school football, and both Chattooga County teams will be on the road tonight as the Chattooga Indians travel to Coosa and the Trion Bulldogs head to Dade County.

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Dade County Sheriff Reviewing Allegations Of Improper Credit Card Use By Commissioner

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is reviewing allegations involving the possible improper use of a county credit card by a Dade County commissioner, and Sheriff Ray Cross has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to help determine how the matter should proceed.

According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office, Cross has received calls from multiple citizens over the past several days asking his office to investigate allegations that were voiced during the Dade County Board of Commissioners meeting on September 3.

Dade County records confirm the commission held its regular monthly workshop and meeting that evening at the Dade County Administrative Building in Trenton.

The Sheriff’s Office says it has since been provided with documents and receipts obtained by concerned citizens through the Georgia Open Records Act.

Investigators are currently reviewing those records while maintaining communication with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation concerning their findings.

Because of the nature of the complaints, Cross said he has asked the GBI to make a determination regarding how to move forward as the investigation unfolds.

At this point, the Sheriff’s Office has not identified the commissioner involved in the allegations, and no criminal charges have been announced.

The sheriff’s statement also does not detail the purchases or transactions being questioned, the amount of money involved or the specific allegations made during the September 3 meeting.

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office says nothing further will be released at this time.

WZQZ News will continue following the story as additional information becomes available.

Trenton Man Sentenced To Consecutive Life Terms In Child Sexual Abuse Case

A Trenton man has been sentenced to consecutive life prison terms after being convicted by a Dade County jury on multiple child sexual abuse charges.

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Georgia Sen. Colton Moore signals bid for Congress in Georgia’s 14th District, touts clashes with GOP leaders

Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore, who represents Senate District 53 (including Chattooga County and surrounding Northwest Georgia communities), is signaling a run for Congress in Georgia’s 14th District, pitching himself as a combative conservative ready to take his fight from Atlanta to Washington.

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Santa at Cloudland Canyon State Park Today, December 7th — Returning December 21st

Cloudland Canyon State Park is celebrating the season with a special Christmas event featuring Santa Claus—happening today, December 7th, and again on December 21st.

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