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Here Are Our Book Club Titles for 2019!
Our Book Club met in December to choose the books we will read for next year. The Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7...
Robin Ford Wallace
Jan 4, 20192 min read
Dade County Arrest Report Dec. 21-30, 2018
These are arrests reported by the Dade County Sheriff's Department for the holiday period between Dec. 21-30, 2018. All arrestees are...
Robin Ford Wallace
Jan 3, 20193 min read
Sgt. Chad Reports: Holidays Reap Multiple Overindulgence Violations
Sgt. Chad Payne is information officer for the Dade County Sheriff's Department. On Dec. 19, at approximately 3 p.m., Dade County...
Robin Ford Wallace
Jan 3, 20192 min read
New Year, New County Commission Meets Tonight
Photo: From left, the three county commissioners who will retain their seats into the new year are Executive Chairman Ted Rumley, Dist....
Robin Ford Wallace
Jan 3, 20193 min read
Planet Back Later in Week
The Dade Planet is taking a short holiday break, and will return recharged to resume publishing after New Year's.
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 31, 20181 min read
2018 In Review, or: Why You Should Send The Planet Money
This is the time of year when newspapers review their headlines and remind readers of the news they've delivered in the preceding 12...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 29, 201812 min read
Where Can a Gardener Find Answers?
As we prepare to greet the New Year, I want to offer some advice on finding reliable information about gardening. Like me, you probably...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 29, 20182 min read
Historic Preservation Commission Meets Thursday
The Trenton-Dade County Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, inside the Commissioners' Public...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 26, 20181 min read
Dade County Arrest Report Dec. 14-19
These are arrests reported by the Dade County Sheriff's Office for the week of Dec. 14-19. All arrestees are innocent unless or until...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 24, 20182 min read
Book Club Selection for January Highlights Child-Stealing Scandal
The Book Club has met and selected the books that we will read in 2019. I will be including that list in next week’s column. It seems...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 24, 20181 min read
Happy 181st Birthday, Dade County!
Editor's Note: The photos in today's column are from the Historical Society's 2019 calender. To find out how to obtain a calendar, please...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 23, 20185 min read
Gifts of the Magi
The gospel of Matthew tells the story of wise men from the East who follow the Star of Bethlehem to find Baby Jesus and give him gifts of...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 22, 20182 min read
Water Board Adds Public Trail, Rental Agreement to Reservoir Contract
The Dade Water Authority Board of Directors and employee, from head of table clockwise, Chairman Ted Rumley, manager Doug Anderton,...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 21, 20184 min read
Street Arrested for Alfrey Murder
This morning, at approximately 7:15 a.m., the DeKalb County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, Alabama State Bureau of...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 21, 20181 min read
Arrest Made in Alfrey Murder
The Dade County Sheriff's Office announced this morning that, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Alabama law enforcement,...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 21, 20181 min read
IDA Defers Most Biz to New Year; But Boots Marketing Firm Into Past
Dade County boss Ted Rumley listens to a presentation by NextSite 360's Andy Camp in November 2017. The marketing company was hired to...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 20, 20186 min read
GSP Report on Tuesday Hwy 136 Wreck
The Georgia State Patrol identified the driver who overturned Tuesday on Highway 136 East in a single-car accident as Michael Terrell...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 19, 20181 min read
Merry Christmas From the Sow's Ear: Some Pearls of Wisdom (Because I Can't Afford a Real Pre
There is a saying that everyone you meet has something to teach you. I collect sayings like that, in just the same way I read...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 18, 20187 min read
2019 DDS Schedule Announced
Dade County Clerk Don Townsend announced that county offices will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24 and 25, for Christmas Eve...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 17, 20181 min read
Beginning Beekeeping Seminar in Summerville Jan. 12
Have you ever thought of becoming a beekeeper? Here's your chance to learn about this fulfilling and rewarding hobby. It is easier than...
Robin Ford Wallace
Dec 17, 20181 min read
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