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Tennessee constable could see $394K from ICE contract
Normally unsalaried office offers new opportunity with federal incentives

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Walker County votes for 30-day data center moratorium
The Walker County Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously for a 30-day moratorium on data centers. Walker County became the third county or city government in the region to pass a moratorium in the past month.

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Vince Dean says Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office requires management skills
Vince Dean said the office of Hamilton County Criminal Court clerk isn't glitzy or glamorous. However, as he seeks his fourth term in the clerk's seat, Dean said individuals can pay a high price if the office is run poorly.

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Judge upholds Georgia law creating prosecutor oversight panel
A Fulton County, Georgia, Superior Court judge has upheld a Republican-backed committee dedicated to overseeing and disciplining "rogue" prosecutors, striking down a bipartisan challenge to the law from 2024.

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Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp running for second term, wants to continue working on school projects
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is looking to complete his long-term projects in a second term and then step back, he said in an interview.

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Mark Herndon running to bring more transparency, education funding to Hamilton County
Mark Herndon is running for mayor to bring residents of Hamilton County into the everyday decisions of government, he said in an interview.

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Residential real estate: What you get for $1M in the Chattanooga area
This is an occasional feature in the Chattanooga Times Free Press exploring what kinds of homes are available in various price ranges. Today, we look at homes at or near a $1 million asking price.

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Toni Says: Medicare doesn’t cover everything
Hello Toni, My wife's friend told her that she is receiving a free gym membership from the Medicare supplement Plan G that she is enrolled in. The Medicare supplement that we have does not include a gym membership.
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BBB offers tips to avoid AI-powered utility scams
We recently shared general tips about the growing use of artificial intelligence to make fraud attempts look and sound more convincing. This week, we're taking a closer look at one scam that affects individuals and businesses across every community: utility company impostors.

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Komatsu marks 40th anniversary of Chattanooga plant
Heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu on Friday celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Chattanooga manufacturing operation with an event at the Signal Mountain Road facility, which has produced more than 70,000 machines since 1986.
