Regional
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Amazon to create 300 new jobs with new Chattanooga delivery station
Amazon plans to open a new delivery station in Chattanooga that economic development officials expect will create 300 new jobs.
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Local Tennessee officials are putting data center plans on ice to consider regulations
Local governments in Tennessee are pausing data center development after outcry from residents while officials determine how to regulate the resource-intensive facilities.
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Tennessee waste task force eyes changes to law allowing local rejection of landfills
Tennessee lawmakers and other members of the state's Solid Waste Task Force hinted they are considering changing a law that has allowed local governing bodies to approve or deny landfill proposals for nearly 40 years.
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Alabama’s GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville’s bid for Alabama governor
The Alabama Republican Party said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim on Sunday that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.
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Lawyer Meredith Mochel launches campaign for Red Bank city judge
Local lawyer Meredith Mochel, 48, launched her campaign Thursday for Red Bank city judge, ahead of Friday's noon qualifying deadline for the Aug. 6 special election.
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Georgia’s vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
When Georgia lawmakers return to the Capitol this week for a special session, they are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making.
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Lamar Alexander: Mid-cycle redistricting is bad government, but gerrymandering part of our democracy
It's bad government to redistrict in the middle of an election year, but gerrymandering is a part of our democracy, former U.S. Sen. and Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander said of the Volunteer State's mid-decade redistricting.
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Chattanooga area had big drop in 2025 new housing permits. Other Tennessee metro areas fared better
Area saw nearly 18% fewer permits issued compared to 2024
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Personal finance: Social Security doomsday clock is ticking
Last week, the trustees of Social Security and Medicare issued their annual report on the status of these massive and critical federal programs, and the picture is ugly. Emphasis on the ugh.
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Better Business Bureau: Major sporting events bring economic opportunities and increased scam risks
As excitement builds around World Cup matches – especially with Spain's team training in Chattanooga and tournaments being held as close as Atlanta – your Better Business Bureau is encouraging local fans and businesses to prepare for increased activity, heightened demand and the rise in scams that too often accompany major global sporting events.
