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Seven Whitfield County massage parlors searched in prostitution, sex trafficking investigation
Investigators searched seven massage parlors in Dalton, Georgia, and Whitfield County on Tuesday morning as part of an ongoing prostitution and sex trafficking investigation, officials said.

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Former Chattanooga police chief’s new defense team ready for January trial
Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy has hired new defense attorneys, who say they are ready for a January jury trial in Hamilton County.

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Tennessee officials approve plan to seek master developer for lots near Capitol, Boring tunnel
After a 10-day delay, Tennessee state officials approved a waiver to move forward with the next phase in finding a master developer for parking lots near the State Capitol.

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Democrats and Republicans find common ground in affordable housing debate: Curb corporate landlords
It's not often these days that candidates from across the political spectrum find common ground. But on the subject of how to create more affordable homes, both Democrats and Republicans running for higher office in Georgia this year can agree on one thing: It's time to address the rise of corporate-owned housing.

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COVID vaccines for uninsured Tennessee kids in limbo amid federal delays
The federal government has yet to release information on when — or whether — it will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines to low-income children through a free immunization program, raising alarms among some Tennessee health providers ahead of this Fall's respiratory illness season.

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Lookout Mountain City Council denies Rock City gondola amendments
In the end, the "No Gondola" movement was an unstoppable force.

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Chattanooga police seek contract to allow police technology purchases
The Chattanooga Police Department is set to request approval from the City Council on a contract worth up to $15 million over five years for police technology. Exactly what technology the city plans to purchase under the contract is yet to be determined, officials said.

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Global firm sues Bradley County to build 300-acre data center
County will fight challenge to its regulations, mayor says

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Chattanooga officer shot man after police say he pointed gun at them
A 53-year-old man was shot and critically injured by a Chattanooga police officer after police said he pointed a gun at officers, and the state is investigating the incident.
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‘Her dogs were dead and she was next’: Red Bank officer charged after allegedly threatening wife
Officer was already under internal investigation over July arrest
