Greyhound Bus Stop Causing Increased Calls To Sheriff’s Office
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Greyhound caused a stir in Dade County when the company moved its Chattanooga bus stop out of the city and into Wildwood at the end of 2023. (See the Dec. 7, 2023, Sentinel). In mid-November of that year, Billy’s Truck Stop (the Exxon on GA-299) became the new home of…
Read MoreObituaries – April 23rd Issue
Marie Conkle Carolyn Marie Conkle, 82, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born Nov. 5, 1942, Marie was a kind and caring soul whose warmth touched everyone who knew her. Marie found joy in working in her yard, shopping, traveling, going out to eat, and especially spending time with her great-great-nieces, Ella…
Read MoreSeniors Recognized At Final Home Track Meet, DCHS Teams Take First
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine track team held its final home meet last week, and it was senior recognition for nine senior boys – Kyler Pardue, Thomas Stinnett, Halen Chaney, Jace Anderson, Phinehas Doe, Clay Allman, James Ricker, Aidan Kerns, and Conner Cash. Coach Steve Green said, “Overall I…
Read MoreObituaries – April 16th Issue
WILLIAM FREE William Thomas “Will” Free, 57, of Henagar, Ala., passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born Dec. 20, 1967, Will lived a simple and meaningful life rooted in love for family, nature, and music. He found joy in the outdoors, whether hunting, fishing, or just soaking in the quiet beauty of the world around…
Read MoreCounty Pursues Stream Improvement Funding Through Army Corps Of Engineers
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on April 9 to vote on three items. The first two items are for fire services, and the third item is a potential opportunity to improve Lookout Creek at the county’s Sells Lane property. This opportunity has a May…
Read MoreMeet Trenton’s Fledgling Downtown Development Authority
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor For over a year, the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners worked to reestablish the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the fledgling board is at last getting off the ground. So far, the board has met three times. The meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 10…
Read MoreFishing Team Competes On Lake Chickamauga
Wolverines Rally For Win Over Rebels In Final Game Of Three-Game Series
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team opened a three-game series with the Fannin County Rebels on Tuesday, April 8. Dade County made the long trip to Blue Ridge only to see the Rebels jump out to a two-run lead in the bottom of the first inning. Fannin County…
Read MoreCovenant View Camp and Retreat Invites You To Rest And Reconnect Beneath The Stars
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The idea of starting a campground came to Robby and Tina McNabb after several realizations. First, the couple found that they return from vacations more exhausted and depleted than before they left. Second, they realized that they had the gift of peaceful, calming land that others might enjoy. Third, they…
Read MoreTraffic Cameras By The High School: Speeding Deterrent, Revenue Generator, Or Both?
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Ever since the traffic cameras on GA-136 by Dade County High School were installed last fall, they’ve been a hot topic around town. In the intervening months, the Sentinel has heard several complaints in person and read many disgruntled comments on social media about the cameras. This raises the questions:…
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