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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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Flooding washes out bridge, closes roads across Gilmer County

Dangerous floodwaters tore through Gilmer County, washing out roads, destroying culverts and collapsing a bridge. Heavy rainfall from Wednesday night damaged at least 18 roadway locations across the county, leaving hidden erosion hazards under pavement. County repair crews and emergency personnel are working to assess widespread damage while officials urge...

Gilmer County, GA · 1d
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‘Don’t remember it every being this high’: Gilmer, Fannin counties wring out from floods

A swollen Cherry Log Creek in Gilmer County caused damage and threatened homes overnight.

Gilmer County, GA · 1d

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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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Gilmer County tracks 6 inches of rain, triggers warnings

At least 6 inches of rain fell across the Gilmer County and Fannin County line in three hours, triggering catastrophic flash flooding in mountain communities while secondary downpours funneled more runoff into the area.

Gilmer County, GA · 2d

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Flood warnings cover four northern counties

Torrential downpours dumping nearly 5 inches of rain triggered severe flash flood warnings across Murray, Fannin, Gilmer and Towns counties, washing out mountain roadways along Route 76.

Gilmer County, GA · 2d

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State activates Level 4 emergency operations as southeast Tennessee flooding closes roads, causing issues

Tennessee emergency officials have activated the State Emergency Operations Center to Level 4 as flooding affects Polk County and communities along the Tennessee-Georgia border. Why It Matters. Floodwater has closed roads and bridges, prompted school closures and restricted access to McCaysville, Georgia. TEMA said that flooding was expected to continue...

Polk County, TN · 2d

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

Murray County, GA · 15h

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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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68 rescues during flooding in Polk County as Ocoee River reaches record overflow

COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Copperhill in Polk County is closed as the Ocoee River overflowed and flooded streets, officials said Thursday morning. Tennessee Swift Water Teams had conducted 68 rescues as of 1:45 p.m., the state said. Multiple first responder groups came to the area including the Sevierville and Chattanooga Fire Departments. […]

Polk County, TN · 2d

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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