SLTC Serves as a Step From Military to Civilian Work
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Southeast Lineman Training Center has a long history of helping veterans and active duty service members transition from the military to linework. The lineman classes often have around 90 veterans, and before each class graduates, a school-wide ceremony recognizes students who have served in the United States military. SLTC gives…
Read MoreThe IDA, Additional Industry, Concerned Property Owners, and Questions of Zoning
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor As a result of the October 16 meeting of the Industrial Development Authority, the Sentinel interviewed Shan and Joni Anderson and Tracy Blevins together, Evan Stone (executive director of the IDA) and Robin Rogers (IDA attorney) together, James Cantrell (IDA chairman) via phone, and Ted Rumley (county executive) regarding the…
Read MoreFire Departments and IDA Topics Dominate County Commission Meeting
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The November 2nd meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners was lengthy and ended with an executive session. The board reappointed both D.L. Moore and Robert Russell to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for four-year terms. Phillip Hartline (District 2 commissioner) explained the desire to update surveillance equipment at…
Read MoreObituaries – Nov. 8 Issue
SUE BREEDLOVE Martha “Sue” (Stewart), Breedlove, 83, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Sue was born to the late Eula Mae (Blevins) and James Clinton Stewart in Long Island, Ala., on June 7, 1940. She was a 1959 graduate of Kirkman Technical High School in Chattanooga, Tenn. She retired from Trenton Spinning Mill…
Read MoreWater Authority and Fire Departments Plan to Make Hydrant Improvements
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Rodney Ross (New Salem Fire Chief) and Matt Hill (South Dade Fire Chief) joined the October 30th Dade County Water and Sewer Authority meeting to discuss improvements to fire hydrants. As Chairman Eddie Cantrell explained, “This was a first step to get us down the road.” Ross explained that the…
Read MoreDade Hosting First Round of Playoffs
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team is headed to the state playoffs for the third year in a row after picking up a 28–7 win over the Armuchee Indians last Friday. Dade County got off to a slow start, dropping five of their first six games and starting…
Read MoreWolverines Get Win Over Indians, Advance to Playoffs
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine football team hosted the Armuchee Indians on Friday, Nov. 3, in a must-win game. The winner advanced to the state playoffs while the loser’s season came to an end. Dade County took the opening kick, and after picking up a quick first down, the Indians intercepted…
Read MoreDade Hoping to Secure Second in Region Standings Friday Night
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine football team traveled to Lindale Friday night to face the Pepperell Dragons in a key region game with playoff implications on the line. Dade County started region play with a 0-2 record, dropping hard fought games against Darlington 22-28 and Trion 21-28. In both games, the…
Read MoreResidential Fire Causes One Fatality
On Saturday, Oct. 28, the following agencies responded to a residential fire on Murphy Hollow Road: Trenton-Dade County, North Dade, Davis, and New Home fire departments; Dade County Sheriff’s Office, Dade County Coroner’s Office, Georgia State Fire Marshal. The fire destroyed the home and tragically claimed a life. The fire is under investigation. Dade Elementary…
Read MoreThe Industrial Development Authority Responds to Property Owners
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In response to Shan Anderson and other concerned property owners, the Industrial Development Authority sent a letter addressing several questions and concerns. Anderson asked a series of questions at the October 16th IDA meeting, many of which are not addressed in the letter. However, the letter does address several relevant…
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