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Jamichael Caldwell, owner of Caldwell Cleaning Solutions, and his family: from left, Jaeda, wife Shawntae, Jaxson, Jasmine and La'Renta in the red shirt. (Contributed photo)
Jamichael Caldwell, owner of Caldwell Cleaning Solutions, and his family: from left, Jaeda, wife Shawntae, Jaxson, Jasmine and La'Renta in the red shirt. (Contributed photo) Jamichael Caldwell, owner of Caldwell Cleaning Solutions, and his family: from left, Jaeda, wife Shawntae, Jaxson, Jasmine and La'Renta in the red shirt. (Contributed photo)

All persons in Hamilton County shall wear a facial covering or mask which covers the mouth and nose at all times when indoors in all public and private buildings – Hamilton County Executive Order

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On Friday, July 31, hundreds of local Republican leaders attended an annual fundraiser at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

It was a coat-and-tie affair, with red and white linens and beautiful centerpieces. Organizers called it their largest fundraiser ever.

Yet based on photos from the event, few people wore masks.