Dade County Deputy Nathaniel Espy Named Officer Of The Year
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor At the 19th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony, Tony Moreland told the crowd, “I’m glad to say that I believe we have a whole bunch of people here who do the right thing even when it ain’t popular, even when it’s uncomfortable, and even when it’s hard.” Moreland, a retired…
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Read MoreAchievements And Aspirations: Meet Dade County High School Class Of 2024’s Top Four
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor This Friday, May 17th, Dade County High School will celebrate the Class of 2024. Four students in the graduating class are receiving particular recognition for their academic accomplishments. The top four are Jack Dupree (valedictorian), Anna Ballard (salutatorian), Jordan Biddle (faculty representative), and Abby Guffey (class representative). These four have…
Read MoreSheriff Cross Runs Uncontested For Fourth Term
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Currently in his third term as Dade County Sheriff, Ray Cross is running for a fourth term. Even though he’s running uncontested, the Sentinel wanted to find out more about his role and accomplishments as sheriff so that voters can stay informed. Here are his answers. Q: What are the…
Read MoreDCHS Golfers Begin State Play Monday
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School golf team will be participating in the state tournament on Monday, May 20. The Wolverine boys golf team qualified for state by finishing third in the region tournament shooting a 376 at Meadow Lake Golf Course in Rome recently. Dade County was led by Mason…
Read MoreTrenton Man Convicted Of Statutory Rape And Child Molestation
From LMJC District Attorney’s Office: James Clay Mayo, 25, was convicted of statutory rape, child molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Dade County Superior Court on April 16, 2024. In Late 2021, Mayo, who was 23 years old at the time, began a sexual relationship with a 13 year old minor…
Read MoreWolverine Relay Team Places Eighth In State
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine track team had four boys participate in the GHSA A Division 1 State Meet this past weekend. The meet was at historic Barron Stadium in Rome. Jace Anderson ran the preliminary round of the 110 Meter Hurdles and the 300 Meter Hurdles on Friday. He had…
Read MoreWho Will Represent District 53 In The Georgia State Senate?
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Three candidates are running for the Georgia State Senate District 53 seat: Colton Moore (R – Incumbent), Angela Pence (R), and Bart Alexander Bryant (D). The Sentinel sent a list of questions to all three but did not receive responses. The Sentinel has not had any contact with Bryant despite…
Read MoreObituaries – May 15th Issue
BOBBY BARTLETT Bobby Gene Bartlett, 82, of Wildwood, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany and was retired from PSE Metals. Mr. Bartlett was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Lily Bartlett; brothers, Bill and Calvin Bartlett; granddaughter, Ashley Bartlett. Survivors include his…
Read MoreAlcohol Ordinances Passed By County Commission, Property Assessments Reaching Mailboxes
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor With property assessments soon to be reaching mailboxes, the May 2nd meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners covered the upcoming budget and millage rate season, voted on the alcohol ordinance changes, and heard remarks from two citizens. The board approved SPLOST expenditures for the Dade County Sheriff’s Office…
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