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Democrat enjoys August fundraising edge in Alabama governor’s race. GOP nominee maintains overall advantage
Democrats and Republicans running for Alabama statewide offices largely kept pace with each other in August, the last month before the kickoff of the fall campaign season.
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Walker County committee weighs potential data center rules amid new facility moratorium
Walker County's committee studying potential data center regulations held its first meeting as a moratorium remains in place, officials said.
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Demolition of Save-a-Lot center in Red Bank makes way for mixed-use development
Site demolition began last month on the former Save-a-Lot shopping center in Red Bank to clear the way for a mixed-use development about two years after the project was first proposed.
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Lookout Mountain sets date for pivotal Rock City gondola vote
The City Council of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, will host a special meeting this month to vote on a request from Rock City for a gondola proposal that has divided the town for more than seven months.
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Shane Morrow remembered as ‘fearless’ mentor, arts advocate and friend
Shane Morrow was a large presence with a big voice on and off the stage who was not afraid to use that voice for good -- whether advocating for local arts or for encouraging others to use their own talents, whether they knew they had them or not, according to friends and colleagues who worked with Morrow over the years.
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Local history organizations awarded $35K for Black cemetery storytelling project
The history of one of Chattanooga's African American cemeteries is set to come to life as two local organizations make use of a $35,000 state grant.
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Amphitheater at The Bend in Chattanooga ‘contingent’ on public money
State leader unaware of discussions about incentives
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Lawsuit over Ooltewah Middle School threat arrest ends in confidential settlement
Two years after a 13-year-old student with autism and an intellectual disability was charged with threatening to blow up Ooltewah Middle School, the lawsuit over his arrest ended in mediation and a confidential settlement.
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Tourism generates nearly $1.9B in Hamilton County in 2025
Tourism in Hamilton County generated nearly $1.9 billion in visitor spending in 2025, according to recently released data from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
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Residents concerned Calhoun city attorney has conflict of interest on data centers
Attorney Brandon Bowen sat before the Paulding County Planning Commission in August 2025, speaking in support of creating a special district to allow data centers in an area of the county with a variety of pre-existing zoning -- residential, agricultural, light industrial and business.
