Finding Joy in the Midst of Hardship: A Southern Perspective on Resilience
Life often presents us with unexpected turns, moments that challenge our very foundation. The path through profound grief, especially, can feel isolating, a journey often walked in heavy silence. Yet, for many living in the American South, there’s often an unspoken, deeply ingrained tapestry of community and tradition that can unexpectedly light the way. My…
Read MoreJuly 4th Food, Fireworks, And Festivities Are A Month Away
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor July 4th is a month away, which means it’s time to get excited for Dade County’s annual Independence Day celebration. The 1945 Fair will fill Jenkins Park to the brim with activities and contests, cars and music, vendors and tempting food offerings. As always, the event is free for everyone—just…
Read MoreVote For State Public Service Commissioners This June
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor JUNE 5 CORRECTION: Originally, the Sentinel reported that Daniel Blackman had been disqualified from running for the Georgia Public Service Commission. However, he is still qualified and on the ballot pending a June 10 hearing. He was disqualified temporarily until a Fulton County Superior Court judge issued an injunction. Per…
Read MoreMastering Love Rescue Closes Down After Four Years
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Near the beginning of this year, the Sentinel shared an update on Mastering Love Rescue (MLR) (see the Jan. 29 issue). Four months later, we are sad to report that the rescue is shutting down. Debbie Mansberger poured her time, energy, heart, and finances into the rescue, but it is…
Read MoreObituaries – June 4th Issue
WAYNE BODENHAMER Wayne Bodenhamer, 86, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born on June 21, 1938, in Trenton, Wayne was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. He was the youngest of 14 children born to Luther and Fannie Hicks Bodenhamer. A carpenter by trade, Wayne spent many years helping build and…
Read MoreLookout Mountain Teen’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Wins National Championship
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Clara Stanfield has loved basketball for as long as she can remember, but this past season was the first time that she had the chance to compete on the court. The rising high school sophomore enjoyed being team manager at her school (Chattanooga Christian School), but she had never been…
Read MoreIDA Prepares Next Year’s Budget
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The May 19 meeting of the Dade County Industrial Development Authority was short and sweet, with the primary topic being the next fiscal year’s budget. Evan Stone (executive director) reported that the IDA is involved in a total of seven projects currently, only three of which are in the existing…
Read MoreAnimal Committee: New Board Proposed, Budgets Still Unknown, Ordinance Changes
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The second Trenton-Dade Animal Control Committee meeting of the month on May 20 focused heavily on the revisions being made to three documents: the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City of Trenton and Dade County, city animal control ordinances, and county animal control ordinances. The meeting also included a handful…
Read More14U Scorpions Finish 10-0-1
Contributed photo. Dade County 14U Scorpions finished the spring soccer season 10-0-1 after competing against teams in nearby counties. Members of the team are pictured in front, from left, Kallie Ferris, Lawsen Russell, Kahlin McCutcheon, Josh Palumbo, and Liam Simpson. In back are Coach Mark Macrombe, Carrick Rogers, Zach Morcombe, Jacob Reed, Brayden Moreland, Jeremiah…
Read MoreFood Truck Venture (Round Two) Comes To Sports Complex
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Last summer, Baby Hughy’s took a stab at establishing a restaurant directly north of the Dade County Sports Complex. This summer, a new food truck is trying again at the same spot. G’z Dawg House specializes in authentic Philly cheesesteak, and having learned from a few of the complications that…
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