Area News
Sheriff’s Office Practices Pig Wrangling
From the Dade County Sheriff’s Office: If you were wondering what the slowdown on I-24 East was on the morning of Saturday, June 7, we had a few “pigs” running wild, causing traffic delays. Apparently, someone lost a pig on the evening of June 6 on I-24 and just left it. We received a few…
Read MoreJuly 4th Food, Fireworks, And Festivities Are A Month Away
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor July 4th is a month away, which means it’s time to get excited for Dade County’s annual Independence Day celebration. The 1945 Fair will fill Jenkins Park to the brim with activities and contests, cars and music, vendors and tempting food offerings. As always, the event is free for everyone—just…
Read MoreVote For State Public Service Commissioners This June
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor JUNE 5 CORRECTION: Originally, the Sentinel reported that Daniel Blackman had been disqualified from running for the Georgia Public Service Commission. However, he is still qualified and on the ballot pending a June 10 hearing. He was disqualified temporarily until a Fulton County Superior Court judge issued an injunction. Per…
Read MoreMastering Love Rescue Closes Down After Four Years
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Near the beginning of this year, the Sentinel shared an update on Mastering Love Rescue (MLR) (see the Jan. 29 issue). Four months later, we are sad to report that the rescue is shutting down. Debbie Mansberger poured her time, energy, heart, and finances into the rescue, but it is…
Read MoreLookout Mountain Teen’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Wins National Championship
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Clara Stanfield has loved basketball for as long as she can remember, but this past season was the first time that she had the chance to compete on the court. The rising high school sophomore enjoyed being team manager at her school (Chattanooga Christian School), but she had never been…
Read MoreIDA Prepares Next Year’s Budget
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The May 19 meeting of the Dade County Industrial Development Authority was short and sweet, with the primary topic being the next fiscal year’s budget. Evan Stone (executive director) reported that the IDA is involved in a total of seven projects currently, only three of which are in the existing…
Read MoreFood Truck Venture (Round Two) Comes To Sports Complex
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Last summer, Baby Hughy’s took a stab at establishing a restaurant directly north of the Dade County Sports Complex. This summer, a new food truck is trying again at the same spot. G’z Dawg House specializes in authentic Philly cheesesteak, and having learned from a few of the complications that…
Read MoreDade Greets Veteran Motorcycle Crew
In the late afternoon of May 20, several hundred motorcyclists passed through Dade County on their way to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day. Dade County fire departments and other citizens greeted the motorcycle crew (made up of many Vietnam vets) with flags, waves, and cheers from I-59 overpasses throughout the county. This annual cross-country ride…
Read MoreLieutenant Governor’s Office Stops By Dade For Constituent Visits
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Each year, a representative from Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ office comes to Dade County to meet with constituents. This was the third year that Luke Hetland (field director for North Georgia) stopped by. No constituents signed up to meet with him on May 20, but in previous years, he’s had…
Read MoreTwo Students Announce Hawthorne Project To School Board
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Curriculum updates were the main focus of the May 19 Dade County Board of Education meeting, but first, the board heard about a mentorship and scholarship program developed by two high schoolers. LG Wylie (student at Dade County High School) and Amelia Anderson (student at Girls Preparatory School) worked together…
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