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Holiday shoppers should see minimal delays as Hamilton Place Blvd nears final alignment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton Place Boulevard is expected to be near its final alignment before the holiday season, and TDOT says drivers should experience minimal construction-related delays while traveling through the area. Construction I-75 Interchange Improvements project at Hamilton Place is about 83% complete and remains on schedule, TDOT...

Hamilton County, TN · 3d
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Tennessee House Speaker Sexton says 'GOP remains strong' despite Democrats’ gains

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says Republicans remain in a strong position in the state following the midterm elections, even as Democrats picked up seats in the Tennessee House. Democrats flipped six seats in the state House, but Republicans retained a supermajority, Sexton says. However, voters...

Tennessee · 2d
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Communities near Georgia-Tennessee line brace for long road to recovery after flooding

Tennessee · 3d

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Major flooding recovery in East Tennessee

Polk County, TN · 3d

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Channel 2 activates ‘Convoy of Care’ to help flooding survivors in north Georgia

This major disaster relief project will bring much needed supplies to communities in Georgia’s Fannin and Gilmer counties devastated by record flash flooding.

Georgia · 3d

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Woman swept away by north Georgia floodwaters identified

Murray County Medical Examiner’s office identified the driver as Julie Barrs, 56, of Ellijay.

Murray County, GA · 7d

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Cleanup still underway in Tennessee and Georgia after serious flooding

Georgia · 4d

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Whitfield County Fire Chief fired by commissioners Thursday over 'personnel matter'

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Whitfield County commissioners voted Thursday to terminate Fire Chief Paul Patterson, according to the county's communications director. The vote came during a 10 a.m. meeting called by the Board of Commissioners. The meeting was not livestreamed. The board did not make an official appointment to...

Whitfield County, GA · 7d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 18d

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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 · 8d

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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.

Anderson County, TN · 9d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

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Dade County Commissioners Call Special Meeting to Consider Purchasing and Credit Card Policies

DADE COUNTY, Ga. — The Dade County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Tuesday, November 17, at 4 p.m. to discuss and consider approval of new county purchasing and credit card policies. The meeting comes as county officials continue efforts to establish guidelines governing the...

Dade County, GA · 6d