Verenice Hawkins, The Shot Lady Of Dade County And CPR Advocate
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When Mary Verenice Cooper Hawkins was a student at Valley Head School, one of her high school teachers trained the students to think for themselves and live with conviction. This (and her parents’ influence) made an impression on Hawkins, and she used critical thinking and conviction throughout her nursing career,…
Read MoreA Conservative Revolutionary Economic Proposal: How “Conservative”
By Stephen Yearwood Guest Columnist For some time, I have been developing a revolutionary economic proposal. Lydia Berglar at this newspaper has granted me space to present my proposal to my fellow citizens in this area, where I now reside, in a series of articles. Among other good things, this proposal would eradicate unemployment and…
Read MoreCity Commissioner Thinks Improved Communication Will Prevent Cases Like Puppy Mill From Slipping Through The Cracks
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On Nov. 26, News Channel 9 ran an update on the Trenton Puppy Mill case from July. The station’s online headline read, “Trenton leaders say lack of transparency let massive dog hoarding case get out of control,” so the Sentinel followed up with Monda Wooten (City of Trenton street commissioner)…
Read MoreAll-Inclusive Resorts Vs. Cruises
Many of my traveling clients have asked, “What are the big differences between an all-inclusive land resort and a cruise? I want the best price with the most amenities possible.” My response is that an all-inclusive resort will offer more relaxation, larger rooms, and local cultural immersion, while cruises provide the convenience of visiting multiple…
Read MoreOne Mother Speaks Into Georgia’s Mental Illness Crisis
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Earlier this month, the Sentinel covered mental illness from the Dade County Jail perspective. We then had the honor of sitting down with Sandra Gentry, a mother who knows all too well how severe mental illness impacts a family. Gentry’s daughter, now in her early 50s, had her first psychotic…
Read MoreIndie Author Records Romance And Adventure, Podcast Crew Brings Laughter And Encouragement To The Airwaves
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Public Library’s recording studio has been put to good use over the last couple years by two creative groups: Brandi Gann recorded part of her first audiobook in the library’s studio, and the Life With ROJO podcast found its footing in the library. The studio room isn’t…
Read MoreSaving Peyson’s Arm: Skilled Surgeons, Attentive Therapists, And The Harris Family’s Journey
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor For almost five months now, the Dade County community has been following along with one Rising Fawn family’s journey to save their daughter’s arm. A traumatic accident almost took the left arm of 12-year-old Peyson Harris, but with the dedication of skilled surgeons, her arm was rebuilt. Through many surgeries,…
Read MoreDCHS Students Learn About Employability Skills Through Georgia Power “Learning Power”
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On Oct. 14, a representative from Georgia Power visited Dade County High School (DCHS) to talk with 180 students in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways about energy, energy efficiency, employability, and soft skills. Georgia Power’s “Learning Power” program currently comes to DCHS once a year. Learning Power is…
Read MoreTwo Veterans Reflect On Service, Grit, Discipline
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In celebration of Veterans Day this week, the Sentinel had the honor of sitting down with two Dade County veterans who shared about why they joined the military, what they learned in their years of service, and prominent memories from those years. Of his four years in the United States…
Read MoreThe Mental Illness Crisis From The Dade County Jail Perspective
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor “When I first started working in law enforcement, we didn’t see mental health issues like we do now,” says Major Tommy Bradford (Dade County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy). “It’s gotten so bad here lately, and I never would’ve thought we’d see stuff like this.” When the sheriff’s office talks about…
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