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Democratic Hamilton County commissioners call for election to fill school board vacancy
Democratic Hamilton County commissioners are calling for voters, rather than commissioners, to choose a new county school board member after District 11's representative resigned.

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Janet Rehberg becomes CEO of EPB, first woman to lead Chattanooga utility
Longtime utility manager Janet Rehberg became CEO of EPB on Tuesday, beginning her tenure at the head of a city-owned company that generates more than $800 million in revenue and distributes power to more than 200,000 customers.

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Chattanooga area health inspection reports for week ending Sept. 1, 2026
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect food service establishments twice a year, grading them on a 100-point scale.
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Vols to wear First Horizon sponsorship patches
Tennessee's football uniforms were already going to look different this season with Adidas logos.

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Vina Nails and Art in the Evenings: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
Business licenses issued Aug. 24-28, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office.
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Hamilton County sheriff to pause about 70 Flock, Motorola license plate readers
Sheriff cites concerns over public data and potential misuse

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Tennessee cattlemen brace for beef market unrest after Trump announces tariff-free imports
Tennessee cattle producers are preparing to sell their spring-born calves in a beef market roiled by President Donald Trump's Aug. 21 announcement of a plan to import about 660 million pounds of beef tariff-free in an effort to ease high prices for consumers.

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Alabama commission recommends simplifying, standardizing court fees
An Alabama state commission recently recommended the Alabama Legislature simplify and standardize court fees that local governments rely on but which can vary significantly from place to place.

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Novonix decides not to buy property next to Chattanooga riverside plant
Novonix decided not to purchase a 17.5-acre property adjacent to its Chattanooga plant and headquarters, the company told investors in a report on Monday.

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Hamilton County school board to honor Dolly Parton at special meeting
The Hamilton County Board of Education will meet Tuesday for a special meeting to recognize the contributions of the late Dolly Parton.
