Regional
The latest Regional coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Local section.
More in Regional, page 79
-
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor’s call for 2028 redistricting
Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters.
-
Former teacher of the year tapped for Memphis schools takeover board ahead of first meeting
Former Tennessee Teacher of the Year Karen Vogelsang was appointed Tuesday to the final seat on the incoming Memphis schools oversight board, which will soon wield sweeping authority over the state's largest school district for the next four years.
-
Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump
Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs, opting for the president's preferred U.S. Senate candidate but rejecting his choice for governor in favor of a billionaire first-time candidate who spent freely from his personal fortune to win the nomination.
-
Trump-backed Moore wins GOP runoff for US Senate in Alabama, as Democrats focus on rising costs
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican runoff Tuesday for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat, advancing to the fall election with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement.
-
Chattanooga City Council passes first vote on Kelly’s proposed budget
The Chattanooga City Council gave a thumbs-up to Mayor Tim Kelly's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, passing its first step to ultimate approval.
-
Subscriber Exclusive
Finley Stadium campus caps $3.5M in upgrades with more diverse revenue
The group operating Finley Stadium has made the largest investments in its history back into upgrades for Chattanooga's largest sports venue ahead of its 30th birthday next year.
-
Center for patients with memory loss opens in Walker County
Every day, 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 years old, and by 2050, older adults will represent more than 20% of the population, according to the AARP.
-
Pilgrim’s to close part of Chattanooga poultry operations amid shift to Georgia
A $75 million investment in Pilgrim's poultry facility in Ellijay, Georgia, will result in the company closing its aging harvesting operations in Chattanooga at 1591 Broad St.
-
Murray County paid hackers $200K after ransomware attack in May
Murray County paid $200,000 to hackers after a ransomware attack on the county's computer systems, according to a press release from Noah Bishop, sole commissioner of Murray County.
-
Hattie B’s and Mr. Vape: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
Business licenses issued June 8-12, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
