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Letter to the Citizens of East Ridge

Tuesday, the voters of East Ridge made their decision. Although the outcome isn’t what I had hoped for, I respect the democratic process and congratulate the winner. I want to sincerely thank everyone who supported me, encouraged me, stood beside me, volunteered, shared a kind word, displayed a sign, or took the time to cast a vote in my name. Your support has meant more to me than I can put into words.

East Ridge, TN · 1d
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Blackburn, Bottoms make history as first female governors in Tennessee, Georgia

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Voters in Tennessee and Georgia made history in Tuesday night’s election, electing the first female governors in both states and, in Georgia, the nation’s first Black female governor. In Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn was elected governor, becoming the first woman to win the office...

Tennessee · 2d
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TDOT warns of temporary US 27 traffic changes for 2026 Hamilton County Fair

SALE CREEK, Tenn. — Drivers traveling on U.S. 27 near the Rhea County line should expect temporary traffic changes this week as the Tennessee Department of Transportation works to manage crowds headed to the 2026 Hamilton County Fair. TDOT says a modified traffic pattern will be in place from...

Hamilton County, TN · 2d
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Chattanooga Chamber president apologizes after video mocked development opponents

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The president and CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce apologized Wednesday to Hamilton County commissioners after a video shown at a recent Chamber meeting drew criticism over how it portrayed community opposition to development. Elspeth Haire, an organizer with Save Enterprise South, says the video...

Chattanooga, TN · 2d
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Gordon County Sales Tax Collections Increase as Gas Tax Revenue Reaches State Limit

Gordon County’s latest sales tax collections showed year-over-year growth, although long-term revenue gains are beginning to flatten as local motor fuel tax collections reach the maximum allowed under state law. During the latest Gordon County Board of Commissioners meeting, officials reviewed September sales tax figures showing that Local Option...

Gordon County, GA · 2d

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Dade County considers 90-day moratorium as data center proposal advances

DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Dade County commissioners are weighing whether to allow a data center at a county industrial park, but the project remains in the early stages and has not been approved. During their discussion, commissioners considered putting a temporary halt on data center proposals while the county...

Dade County, GA · 1d

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Dade County Receives Federal Opportunity Zone Designation, Opening Door to New Investment and Economic Growth

TRENTON, GA — Dade County has been selected for a new Federal Opportunity Zone designation, marking an important milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to attract private investment, create jobs, encourage business development and strengthen the local economy. The designation is part of the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0...

Dade County, GA · 1d

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1 dead in Georgia-Tennessee flooding, State of Emergency declared

Murray County, GA · 14h

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Officials say 1 person dead after North Georgia flooding

Murray County, GA · 17h

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Vote delayed on East Brainerd sports complex rezoning over Plan Hamilton concerns

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County commissioners on Wednesday weighed a rezoning request along East Brainerd Road that would allow for development of an indoor sports complex. The proposal is emerging as an early test of the county’s new growth plan, Plan Hamilton. The proposal calls for a...

Hamilton County, TN · 2d

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Hamilton County Election Commission debuted new real-time results dashboard

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Hamilton County Election Commission used a new online dashboard Tuesday night to give the public a real-time look at election results as precincts reported their votes. For the first time, the website showed precincts with completed results in green, while those still awaiting results...

Hamilton County, TN · 2d

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Hamilton County Schools graduation rate hits record 95.2% for Class of 2026

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County Schools has reached a new milestone, posting a record-high graduation rate of 95.2% for the Class of 2026, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Education. The district’s graduation rate has climbed steadily in recent years, rising from 84.6% in...

Hamilton County, TN · 1d

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Dangerous flooding impacts many on the Tennessee - Georgia state line

Tennessee · 1d

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North Georgia digs out after historic flooding

Georgia · 1d

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This Tennessee City Has Traffic So Frustrating That Even Experienced Drivers Dread The Interstates

In 2024, commuters in one mountain city lost more than 14 million hours sitting in traffic. That’s a record for the place, and nobody is throwing a party about it. The average driver there spent 51 hours stuck behind brake lights that year. That’s more than two full days of staring at bumpers.

Chattanooga, TN · 12d

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Georgia governor candidates make final push in Whitfield County

WHITFIELD CO, Ga. — With Election Day just hours away, Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates spent election eve making final pitches to voters, including stops in Whitfield County, where early voting turnout is up compared to the last midterm election in 2022. More than 23% of active registered voters in...

Whitfield County, GA · 4d

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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties. […]

Tennessee · 3d

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Catoosa County voters pass 1% FLOST to cut property taxes, effective 2027

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — Catoosa County voters approved a 1% sales tax aimed at lowering property taxes, with 51.46% voting in favor. The Floating Local Option Sales Tax, or FLOST, is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and remain in place for up to five years. The additional tax will raise the county’s sales tax rate from 7% to 8%.

Catoosa County, GA · 3d

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Dade County Commissioner Melissa C. Bradford to Call for 90-Day Moratorium on Data Center Development

Melissa C. Bradford to Call for 90-Day Moratorium on Data Center Development. A Pause will put residents’ infrastructure needs ahead of corporate demands on water, power, and land. Melissa C. Bradford, Dade County Commissioner District 4 announced today that she will introduce a proposal at the November 5th workshop...

Dade County, GA · 2d

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Signs don’t vote: Tennessee state Senate candidates in Chattanooga push for last-minute votes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Signs don’t equal votes, state Sen. Bo Watson said Tuesday, standing among dozens of political posterboards in front of a polling location on Signal Mountain in Hamilton County.  The Republican has spent two decades in the state Senate and is running for re-election to District 11, which covers northern Chattanooga in Hamilton […]

Chattanooga, TN · 3d