County Passes $15.8K Budget For FY26
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Board of Commissioners held one public hearing about the FY26 budget on June 20 (see the June 25 Sentinel), and seven days later, they unanimously adopted the budget. Phillip Hartline (Sand Mountain commissioner) was absent from the June 27 meeting, and Melissa Bradford (Lookout Mountain commissioner) joined…
Read MoreDemocratic Runoff At Trenton Precinct Only And The Cost Of Elections
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Democratic runoff for the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) primary will be held on July 15, with early voting July 7-11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and election day voting from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The race is between Peter Hubbard and Keisha Sean Waites for the PSC District 3 seat.…
Read MoreObituaries – July 2nd Issue
ED KING Ed King, a longtime resident of Dade County, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. Known for his sharp wit, generous spirit, and deep roots in the community, Ed touched the lives of many. He was preceded in death by his best friend, Dick “Deadeye” Hamilton, with whom he shared a lifetime of stories, laughter,…
Read MoreThe Unpacked Legacy: How Preparing for Tomorrow Helps You Live Fully Today
In the hustle of everyday life, we often pack away thoughts of the distant future, especially the less comfortable ones. We meticulously plan vacations, careers, and even dinner menus, yet many of us shy away from preparing for the inevitable aspects of life that, while certain, feel far off and daunting. What if I told…
Read MoreBOE Approves Budget, Talks Meal Debt And Literacy Programs At Library
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Board of Education approved its FY26 budget at the June 23 monthly board meeting. The board also heard about meal payment procedures, renewed some annual contracts, heard from the library about literacy programs, approved the purchase of new hitting facility equipment, and adjusted two capital outlay plans.…
Read MoreUpdate On Sen. Colton Moore And State Ethics Commission
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Senator Colton Moore (53rd district) and three other senators came under investigation by the State Ethics Commission earlier this spring for failing to report campaign contributions and expenses. (See the March 12 Sentinel.) After the commission met in early June, Moore signed a consent order, agreeing that he did fail…
Read MoreLookout Lavender’s U-Pick Days Wrap Up
Beyond the Timeline: Why Healing From Grief Isn’t a Linear Path
Grief, for many, is often imagined as a predictable journey, a series of stages to be completed, a timeline to adhere to. We speak of “getting over it” or “moving on” as if sorrow were a temporary inconvenience rather than a profound, transformative experience. But for anyone who has truly walked through the shadow of…
Read MoreFood Truck Moves To Jenkins Park
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor G’z Dog House moved from its spot next to the Dade County Sports Complex to the lot by Jenkins Park on June 21. Gabriel Stitt (chef/owner) explained that the move will hopefully provide a more convenient location for people, and for the time being, they’ll be open Fridays, Saturdays, and…
Read MoreCounty And School Budget Hearings, IDA Budget Approved
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor It’s budget season for the Dade County Board of Commissioners, the Dade County Board of Education, and the Industrial Development Authority. The City of Trenton follows a different budget schedule, so news about that budget will be coming later this year. The IDA’s budget doesn’t determine the millage rate the…
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