2024 DCHS Homecoming Court
Dade County High School will crown the 2024 Homecoming Queen and King this Friday (Oct. 25). Homecoming representatives are (from left, back row) Landon Ramirez, Jett Shavers, Jackson Blankenbaker, Connor Cash, Gabriel Yarbrough, Philip Stafford, Tanner Miller, Trip Hill, Brennan Hibbs, and (from left, front row) Miley Chambers, Jerzee Crabtree, Emma Hartline, Ayden Miles, Katie…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Are Sweet Sixteen Bound
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team began its run towards the state championship last week when they hosted the Lady Royals of Bleckley County from Cochran in a best of three series in Trenton. The series started with a double header on Friday, Oct. 18, with the…
Read MoreVolleyball Team Falls In Sweet Sixteen Round
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine volleyball team saw its season end last week after advancing to the state tournament. In the first round of the tournament, Dade faced off against Temple. The Lady Wolverines battled throughout the tough match, taking the first set 25-23. Temple fought hard, but Dade managed…
Read MoreVolleyball Team Wraps Up Season
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine volleyball team faced the Lady Bulldogs of Trion High School last week in an incredibly competitive match. The Lady Wolverines won the first set 25-16 then dropped the next two sets 15-25 and 24-26 before rallying to take set four 25-21 and then won the…
Read MoreFall Fun at Cloudland Canyon
Photos courtesy of Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park Cloudland Canyon State Park is offering free hayrides and more every Sunday in October from noon to 5 p.m. Tractor-pulled hayride plus family games and activities. State Park $5 per vehicle parking fee or annual pass applies. Presented by Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park.
Read MoreObituaries – Oct. 16th Issue
DAVIS BETHUNE Davis Talmadge Bethune, 85, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Born Jan. 15, 1939, to the late Orbie and Ruby Adkins Bethune, Davis was raised with a deep commitment to family and a strong desire to serve others. His faith was a cornerstone of his life, guiding him in all…
Read MoreNot Your Average Jail: One Inmate’s Account Of The Dade County Jail
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor “The nurse at the Dade County Jail saved my life, and I think she should be recognized for good work.” So began a conversation with Tim Mealor, a humble, respectful man who approached the Sentinel to share about his experience inside Dade’s jail. “In this county jail, with this administration,…
Read MoreRising Fawn Baptist’s Clothes Closet Gets A Makeover
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Rising Fawn Baptist’s clothes closet got a makeover during the last year, thanks to Leigh Ann Bradford and her daughter Lindy (Bradford) Free. The closet officially relaunched this October with clearly organized racks and guidelines that will allow it to flourish for years to come. The mother-daughter team took over…
Read MoreWill Dade Surpass 2020’s Voter Turnout This November?
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor An oft-lamented topic in Dade County is low voter turnout. As the Sentinel reported after the May primary, Dade had 11,353 active registered voters, but only 2,799 people voted in the primary—a 24.65 percent turnout. As of Oct. 8, Dade’s active registered voters had risen to 11,421 per the Georgia…
Read MoreTravel Influencers Spread The Word About Dade Attractions
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Continuing to use Hotel-Motel Excise Tax funds to promote tourism locally, the Alliance for Dade has been busy with print and digital advertising, billboards in Chattanooga, and working with travel influencers on social media. Local businesses like The Groovy Nomad and Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm have already benefited from exposure…
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