Area News

Contributed article – by Bob Woods My name is Bob Woods, resident of Rising Fawn, Ga. I am announcing my candidacy for the District 3 representative on the Dade County Commission. I am married to Nadine McMahan of Rising Fawn. We have children who graduated from the Dade County School system, and have one who is now…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The February 1st meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners covered fire department funding requests, a proposed ordinance amendment (regarding new construction connecting to sewer), questions about the elections building budget, two citizens participation discussions, and much more. First, the monthly proclamations noted Optimist Day (with the Trenton-Dade Optimist…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Several readers expressed interest in hearing the results of the Sentinel’s readership survey (published in the January 3rd issue), so here’s an overview of the feedback. Thank you to all who responded! The Sentinel received nine written responses and a handful of in-person comments and suggestions. In addition to the…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When Melissa “Moe” Tinker and Debbie “Deb” Adams started posting cooking videos on Facebook, they didn’t anticipate reaching further than their circle of friends and acquaintances. However, their Facebook page, “Cooking with Moe and Deb,” found thousands of followers, and the two continue to expand their online presence. Tinker and…

Contributed article – by Melissa C. Bradford In a commitment to continue serving the residents of Dade County, Melissa C. Bradford, the current County Commissioner for District 4, proudly announces her candidacy for re-election and humbly requests your support. Having completed a series of state classes designed for commissioners, Bradford is determined to build on her…

Contributed article – by Jerry Henegar I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the Dade County District 3 commission seat in the upcoming 2024 election. I am asking for your support as together it is time that we focus on our future. My wife Tiffany Brodie Henegar and myself are both lifelong residents of…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor This January, Dade County native Anna West became the president of X-Caliber Rural Capital, a USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) guaranteed lender that provides financing solutions for public bodies, non-profits, and rural businesses to support economic development in rural communities. Having grown up in Wildwood and Trenton, West has…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Sentinel recently ran articles about the historic courthouse renovation, the train depot renovation, and the new elections building. Since the county government is juggling these projects and more, here is a summary of all the projects. The Sentinel also inquired about the old North Dade School property which belongs…

Contributed article – by Daniel Case Hello, my name is Daniel Case. After much prayer and consideration, I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Dade County Executive and Commission Chairperson. As a lifelong resident of Dade County, not only did I grow up here and graduate from Dade County schools, but I have…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor A key discussion of the January 22nd Dade County Board of Education meeting was literacy and a training method that the school system is implementing to provide a unified foundational reading method for kindergarten through third grade students. Handling annual business, the board reelected Johnny Warren (District 3) as vice…