Making A Living Through Art, Music, And Behind-The-Scenes Magic: Rod Stroup’s Creative Career
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When Rod Stroup was 12 years old, he landed his first paying job as an artist while also beginning his first entrepreneurial adventure. He spent the rest of his career working on a wide variety of artistic endeavors and musical pursuits and started several small businesses. “I never claim to…
Read MoreLuck’s Rescue Talks Animal Abandonment, “There Are Other Options”
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor It’s no secret that abandoning dogs and cats is a big problem in our area. Audray Luck of Luck’s Rescue spoke with the Sentinel about the issue, focusing on dogs. She described two main types of abandonment. 1. Intentionally leaving your animals on any property other than your own. 2.…
Read MoreTravel Agent Recommended Ski Spots
How about a fun-filled ski vacation this Christmas? Many families travel to great ski resort areas full of festive cheer and outdoor recreation during the holiday season. Ski resorts will transform into winter wonderlands with decorations, events, and holiday-themed activities, creating a magical atmosphere. Plus, Christmas Day itself can be surprisingly uncrowded on the slopes,…
Read MoreCook Like A Chef Over The Open Fire With Steel Pioneer Fire Cooking
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The story of Steel Pioneer Fire Cooking reads like a romantic comedy screenplay with the happily ever after ending set in the most unlikely of places: Sand Mountain, Ga. Throw together a British chef, an American journalist, a worldwide pandemic, the great outdoors, and a small town, and your film…
Read MoreNew Salem’s 50th Mountain Festival
Photos by Lydia Berglar We couldn’t have asked for better weather for the 50th annual New Salem Mountain Festival on Oct. 11 and 12. Artisans sold their wares, vendors sold fall festival treats like popcorn and pork rinds, local musicians set the ambiance, and families enjoyed hay rides. Events like these take a community, and…
Read MoreExplaining The Recall Process And Two Recent/Ongoing Recall Attempts
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor If you’ve been enjoying some peace living under a metaphorical rock for the last month or two, you might be unaware that the process of recalling elected officials has come to the forefront of local conversations. The Sentinel is aware of at least two recent recall applications with the goal…
Read MoreFall Festivals Within Driving Distance
The summer heat will not last forever, and what will you do with the family when those great fall lower temperatures arrive? How about attending some great festivals within driving distance? We’re surrounded by family friendly, low-cost options that will provide great memories for all ages. Many of these festivals offer music, rides, petting zoos,…
Read MoreReservoir Plans No More: Current And Future Use Of County’s Sells Lane Property
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In Dec. 2018, the Dade County Water and Sewer Authority and Dade County Board of Commissioners purchased 61 acres along Sells Lane with plans to use it for a reservoir. The land has been sitting for almost seven years with no official word from the county about the reservoir’s status.…
Read MoreBook Signing With Local Author Jim Tinker
Submitted article. McBride’s Bookstore will be hosting a book signing on Sept. 27 with local author Jim Tinker for his new book, Wills Valley. Jim will share highlights from his research of 130+ years of family history that went into the book. Enjoy a short reading by Tinker, take part in a Q&A session, and…
Read MoreBlackberry Ridge Expands Luxury Offerings To Serve High-End Clients
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor An unassuming stretch of Highway 301 on Sand Mountain seems like an unlikely spot for a wedding venue that caters to high-end clients, but that is exactly where Blackberry Ridge made its home. The 260-acre venue features multiple wedding sites and accommodation options, and while photos capture the beauty, they…
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