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Joint Session Covers SPLOST, Infrastructure and Future Planning
Local leaders from across Dade County gathered Wednesday for their biannual joint session, sharing updates on infrastructure, economic development, public services and long-term planning efforts. The meeting — one of two held each year in March and October — brought together the Dade County Board of Commissioners, the Trenton City Commission, the Dade County Water…
Read MoreLuxury Dome Retreat To Open On Sand Mountain, Adding To Georgia Tourism Growth
A new upscale outdoor lodging destination is set to open this spring atop Sand Mountain, bringing 21 geodesic dome units and a resort-style retreat to Dade County. The project is operated by The Glamping Collective, a hospitality company that specializes in luxury glamping experiences that combine immersive natural settings with boutique-style accommodations. The Sand Mountain…
Read More1945 Dade County Fair Expands to Two-Day Celebration in 2026
By Alannah Tinker, For The Dade County Sentinel What started as a simple Fourth of July idea has grown into one of Dade County’s signature summer traditions. The 1945 Dade County Fair will expand to two days for the first time in 2026, marking its ninth year with a broader schedule, a nationally recognized headliner…
Read MoreRegenerative Farming Emerges as Land Pressures Rise in Dade
The future of farming in Dade County feels more urgent with each new subdivision and housing development that pushes farther into what was once farmland. In a county where agriculture is still a defining part of our landscape, many people are asking what comes next if the ground beneath our feet keeps changing hands and…
Read MoreDCHS Construction Program Builds Functional Tiny Home to Be Used as Airbnb
BY ALANNAH TINKER For the Dade County Sentinel The Dade County High School construction program is building a tiny house to eventually be used as an Airbnb. The project is already underway with the initial structure formed including exterior walls, subflooring, and some framing. There will be pine v-groove siding on the exterior. The students…
Read MoreMastering Your Goals: A Local Guide to Getting Organized and Achieving What Matters
In the whirlwind of adult life, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly reacting rather than proactively building the life you envision. Whether it’s managing household tasks, advancing your career, or pursuing personal passions, getting organized and setting effective goals are often the keys to turning aspirations into achievements. If you’re ready to move from…
Read MoreDade County Schools Transportation Director: Bus Safety Starts With Education and Awareness
As school buses travel the valleys and mountains of Dade County each morning and afternoon, keeping students safe requires more than trained drivers and well-maintained vehicles. It takes a community-wide commitment from other motorists, parents and students alike, according to John Smith, Director of Facilities and Transportation for Dade County Schools. One of the most…
Read MoreYour Dream Job Hunt: Finding the Right Fit in Today’s Market
For many, the idea of a “dream job” feels like a distant fantasy. But what if finding deeply satisfying work isn’t about luck, but about a strategic and intentional approach? As highlighted in my book, “Adulting 101,” securing your dream job in today’s dynamic market is absolutely within reach, especially when you focus on what…
Read MoreA Conservative Revolutionary Economic Proposal: Funding Government Without Taxes/Public Debt
By Stephen Yearwood Guest Columnist In this proposal a democratically distributed income (DDI) would be funded by creating money as needed for that purpose (Part IV). Government—all government, from local to national—could be funded the same way. The Money would come from the same source as the DDI: the administrator of it would also provide…
Read MoreA Conservative Revolutionary Economic Proposal: A Democratically Distributed Income
By Stephen Yearwood Guest Columnist Note: I won’t be summarizing what I have written in this series in Parts I-III as that pertains to this income. Most of the ‘high points’ will be related herein, but it would help if a reader has read II and III at least. A democratically distributed income (DDI) is…
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