Latest stories by Ron Clayton

McMinn studies geothermal system for courts complex

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Land behind McMinn County Jail is being tested to determine if the county can use geothermal heating and cooling in a courts complex that will be built onto the existing justice center.

Athens: Payments to Athens councilwoman likely a mistake, state says

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

A case of mistaken identity may have led to the city’s paying part of Councilwoman Shannon Alvey’s unemployment compensation since she was laid off from her job, officials said.

Tennessee: Mayfield to lay off 100 staff

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Mayfield Dairy has announced plans to lay off 100 workers in hopes of lowering its prices, company officials said Wednesday.

Firing of Polk County teacher upheld

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Although a former Polk County teacher won’t be prosecuted for money missing from school fundraisers, a judge ruled this week that the Polk County Board of Education was within its rights to fire him in the case.

Chattanooga: 'Captain Dave' shares love of area history, water on river tours

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Passengers who sign on for a river cruise with Blue Moon Cruises skipper “Captain Dave” Anderson are likely to come away with a greater understanding of area history and nature.

Computer crash zaps Athens police files

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

The Athens Police Department lost six months’ worth of warrants, arrest reports and other police information when a power spike blew out a computer in late July, officials said.

Running Mates

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

Action on Polk County library awaits judge’s decision

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

Any work toward building new libraries in Polk County is on hold while Chancellor Jerri Bryant decides whether the Polk County Commission should be forced to provide money for the project.<

Cost of lawsuits going up in McMinn

Monday, Sept. 1, 2008

Beginning Oct. 1, the litigation tax in McMinn County will rise from $10 to $50.

Hiwassee River users prepare for reduced water flows

Monday, Sept. 1, 2008

People who fish, boat or raft on the Hiwassee River saw the effects when TVA increased water flows below the Apalachia power house to improve water quality in the Tennessee River during recent dry weather.