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Kennedy: Chattanooga native has run 129 marathons
Rob Preston, the 56-year-old CEO and president of the Athens (Tennessee) Area Chamber of Commerce, has run 129 marathons.

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East Ridge city manager to step down after decades of service
East Ridge City Manager J. Scott Miller will retire in January, concluding a 45-year career in public service that includes two tenures leading the city.

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Former University of Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron to run for lieutenant governor
Former University of Alabama quarter A.J. McCarron said Thursday he will seek the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Alabama.

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State election panel recommends ending no-excuse absentee voting in Georgia
When Georgia's State Election Board considered a proposal to recommend that state lawmakers ban no-excuse absentee voting early last year, the Republican-dominated body shot it down, with then-newly appointed Chair John Fervier casting the deciding vote.

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The Land Trust for Tennessee, property owners team up to protect 15 acres in Marion County
A joint effort between Marion County property owners and The Land Trust for Tennessee has resulted in the protection of 15 acres of forested land along Jumpoff Creek.

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Kennedy: How to find a last-minute Halloween costume
When Lisa Porter opened the Gothic Trading Co. clothing and gift store on the North Shore earlier this year, Halloween was never far from her mind.

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First hour free parking paying off for CARTA
A pair of public parking garages in Chattanooga have seen an uptick in usage nearly a year after the city launched a program to make the first hour of parking there free, officials said Thursday.

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From murdered adulterer to Old Green Eyes, Chattanooga area boasts haunted lore for Halloween
The Chattanooga area is rich with grim history, making it a hotbed of reported paranormal activity with a lot of lore.

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Chattanooga area ‘No Kings’ rallies and Republican events
“No Kings” protests, Republican hosted buffalo blessing, and a convention at the Marriott are all set to take place on Saturday.

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Gov. Lee says task force arrests are of violent criminals, gang members; data show that’s not true
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday that the "Memphis Safe Task Force" is focused on violent crime, and that the coalition of 31 agencies has already arrested "850 violent criminals and known gang members."
