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Adventurer, Athlete, Artist, Author: Saying Farewell To Ken Pennington
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Lookout Mountain resident Ken Pennington has known for nearly two months that he is dying, but that doesn’t bother him. “I’ve had a fantastic life,” he said. The Sentinel sat down with Pennington to hear about his adventure-filled life and to learn a little bit more about local history. Those…
Read MoreForester Farms And Apiary Expands Rising Fawn Business, Classes, CSA
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Forester Farms and Apiary has been booming over in Rossville for several years, but now the farm is expanding its offerings and bringing new life to the Rising Fawn location called the “Honey House.” (See the March 24, 2021, Sentinel for the story about the Rossville store opening and the…
Read MoreOver 2,000 Votes Cast In First Week
Early voting began last Tuesday, Oct. 15. As of the Oct. 21 morning update, 2,186 had voted in person, 103 absentee ballots had been received, and two provisional ballots had been accepted. Amidst a report from a Whitfield County voter that a Dominion voting machine switched his/her selections, voters are reminded to check their printed…
Read MoreCity Meeting Covers Library Funding, Need For More Trenton PD Officers
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The City of Trenton Board of Commissioners monthly meeting on Oct. 15 included a funding request from the Dade County Public Library, further explanation of the request for two new police officers, and details about the new traffic cameras at Dade County High School. Monda Wooten (street commissioner) was absent…
Read More2024 DCHS Homecoming Court
Dade County High School will crown the 2024 Homecoming Queen and King this Friday (Oct. 25). Homecoming representatives are (from left, back row) Landon Ramirez, Jett Shavers, Jackson Blankenbaker, Connor Cash, Gabriel Yarbrough, Philip Stafford, Tanner Miller, Trip Hill, Brennan Hibbs, and (from left, front row) Miley Chambers, Jerzee Crabtree, Emma Hartline, Ayden Miles, Katie…
Read MoreFall Fun at Cloudland Canyon
Photos courtesy of Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park Cloudland Canyon State Park is offering free hayrides and more every Sunday in October from noon to 5 p.m. Tractor-pulled hayride plus family games and activities. State Park $5 per vehicle parking fee or annual pass applies. Presented by Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park.
Read MoreNot Your Average Jail: One Inmate’s Account Of The Dade County Jail
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor “The nurse at the Dade County Jail saved my life, and I think she should be recognized for good work.” So began a conversation with Tim Mealor, a humble, respectful man who approached the Sentinel to share about his experience inside Dade’s jail. “In this county jail, with this administration,…
Read MoreRising Fawn Baptist’s Clothes Closet Gets A Makeover
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Rising Fawn Baptist’s clothes closet got a makeover during the last year, thanks to Leigh Ann Bradford and her daughter Lindy (Bradford) Free. The closet officially relaunched this October with clearly organized racks and guidelines that will allow it to flourish for years to come. The mother-daughter team took over…
Read MoreWill Dade Surpass 2020’s Voter Turnout This November?
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor An oft-lamented topic in Dade County is low voter turnout. As the Sentinel reported after the May primary, Dade had 11,353 active registered voters, but only 2,799 people voted in the primary—a 24.65 percent turnout. As of Oct. 8, Dade’s active registered voters had risen to 11,421 per the Georgia…
Read MoreTravel Influencers Spread The Word About Dade Attractions
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Continuing to use Hotel-Motel Excise Tax funds to promote tourism locally, the Alliance for Dade has been busy with print and digital advertising, billboards in Chattanooga, and working with travel influencers on social media. Local businesses like The Groovy Nomad and Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm have already benefited from exposure…
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