Area News
Fluoridation From Trenton Family Dentistry’s Perspective
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Given the ongoing debate about fluoridation of public water systems, the Sentinel asked our local dentists to share their expertise on this issue. True Dental did not respond, but Dr. Harrison Filler of Trenton Family Dentistry offered his thoughtful, balanced, professional opinion. Filler recalled hearing about the controversy when he…
Read MoreHubbard Will Face Johnson In November PSC Election
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Across the entire state, Peter Hubbard won 58 percent of the votes in the July 15 Democratic Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) primary runoff. Dade’s certified results are: PSC District 3 Peter Hubbard: 89 Keisha Sean Waites: 16 Total Votes: 105 Hubbard will face Fitz Johnson in the November election…
Read MoreCan’t Have A Rainbow Without The Rain
The July 18 sunshine and rain combo gave us the nice surprise of a rainbow. Taken from Lookout Mountain, this photo by Emily Richards shows the end of the rainbow—right here in Dade County! The county shared the photo to its Facebook page, and others shared beautiful pictures of the rainbow in the comments. Check…
Read MorePETA Urges Sheriff’s Office To Phase Out Use Of K-9s
Contributed article. Following the death of Georgia, a K-9 with the Dade County Sheriff’s Office who was left alone Sunday in a patrol car without a functioning heat-alert system as the heat index topped 100 degrees, PETA sent a letter today to Sheriff Ray Cross, offering condolences and encouraging him to protect dogs’ lives by…
Read MoreTDOT Holds Public Meetings About Proposed I-24 Expansion
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor As advertised in the previous two issues of the Sentinel, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) held two public meetings last week so that the public could learn about and provide input into proposed improvements to I-24. The Sentinel did not attend either meeting, but several Chattanooga news outlets covered…
Read MoreCody Doyle Announces Campaign For Trenton Commission
Submitted article. Dear Trenton Residents, I, Cody Doyle, a lifelong Dade County resident, husband, and father of three with twins on the way, am proud to announce my candidacy for Parks and Recreation Commissioner. With ten years as a volunteer firefighter in Dade County and experience on the Trenton Planning and Zoning Committee and as…
Read MoreBeware Of Fake Solicitors Posing As Luck’s Rescue Or Animal Control
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On July 11, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) released a statement warning locals that fake solicitors posing as “animal control” have been active in the area. The scam artists have reportedly asked for donations for the Trenton-Dade Animal Center (TDAC). However, TDAC is not behind these scams. The DCSO…
Read MoreQualify To Run For City Commission Next Month
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The City of Trenton’s Nov. 4 election will have two commission seats on the ballot: police commissioner and parks and recreation commissioner. Qualifying will be at city hall for three days next month: Aug. 19-21, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. The qualifying fee is $216. The current police…
Read MorePuppy Mill Couple Arrested With Seven Counts Of Animal Cruelty Each
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On July 9, eight days after the Sells Lane puppy mill/hoarding bust, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office and Trenton Police Department served two arrest warrants (from the Georgia Department of Agriculture) to the responsible couple: Nathaniel Levon Curington (age 44) and Aimee Renee Curington (age 45) were arrested for seven…
Read MoreWander Chatt Expands Its Unique Stay Options And Talks Current Travel Trends
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Michael and Teah Hicks started their vacation rental business, “Wander Chatt,” at the beginning of this decade with a cargo container village on Lookout Mountain called “On The Rocks.” (See the June 1, 2022, Sentinel.) This year, the Merry Mushroom in New Salem became the newest addition to the company’s…
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