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Everything you need to know about politics in the Chattanooga area, from local government meetings to elections.
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Hamilton County GOP Executive Committee race highlights party differences
A normally easy-to-overlook race for two spots on the Executive Committee of the Tennessee Republican Party is highlighting differences among Hamilton County Republicans.
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What is Hamilton County missing? Tennessee officials weigh in
Tennessee state officials said reducing traffic congestion and expanding local airport service -- including possible international flights -- would help Hamilton County's economic potential.
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Chatt Foundation unveils four potential locations for homeless shelter. See where
The Chatt Foundation, one of the largest service providers to homeless people in the city, has identified four potential locations for a large low-barrier shelter and shared those proposals with city officials, the nonprofit's CEO, Baron King, said in an interview.
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Northwest Georgia voters fall behind in participation
Turnout in Northwest Georgia lagged behind record statewide turnout Tuesday during Georgia's primary elections, according to unofficial data from the Secretary of State's office.
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Wamp asks commission to pull proposed rural tourism zone that community groups pushed back on
The Hamilton County Commission planned to vote Wednesday on whether to lay the legal groundwork to allow hotels and other commercial development in rural parts of the county, a measure opposed by groups saying they don't want to see country clubs, cell towers and private resorts on parkland.
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Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia’s GOP runoffs
For Donald Trump, it seems the 2020 presidential election is never over. That's especially true in Georgia.
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Hixson area Hamilton County school board candidates talk priorities, healthy schools
The three candidates vying to represent District 3 on the Hamilton County Board of Education shared their campaign priorities and views on what makes a healthy school system to a standing-room only crowd Wednesday.
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Hamilton County mayoral candidate sued over missed RV payments
The Democratic candidate for Hamilton County mayor is set to be in court in June for a lawsuit over missed payments.
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US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall
The U.S. stock market bounced back Wednesday after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.
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Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries: Massie’s loss leaves no doubt about Trump’s power over the GOP
President Donald Trump scored another win Tuesday against a Republican rival, dislodging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill.
