Politics - Local
Georgia Tech consultants advising stakeholders in Rossville redevelopment
Members of Georgia Tech's Center for Economic Development and Research held a "takeoff meeting" with Rossville stakeholders on Feb. 11,...
Mayor Berke unveils new plan to use $500,000 in city money to help small businesses in Chattanooga
A proposed new loan program aimed at bolstering small businesses and neighborhoods was unveiled today by Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke.
Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd raises concerns to Tennessee legislators on septic tank bill
A Hamilton County commissioner is urging Tennessee lawmakers to have a "balanced discussion" when considering a bill brought by two...
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Controversy over Pikeville's historic Ross House sparks solutions, teamwork in Bledsoe County, Tennessee
The Bledsoe County Historical and Genealogical Society was blindsided last month when a local commissioner suggested the historic Ross House...
Kimball alderman raises questions about problems with Marion County emergency services' communications system
Two years ago, Marion County's 911 board set out to install a more effective digital VHF communications system for first...
Jasper, Tennessee, employees concerned about pension plan calculations
Officials in Jasper say the town's current retirement plan is unsustainable.
Hamilton County WWTA executive director resigns; interim named
The embattled Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority lost its executive director this week as Mark Harrison stepped...
Smoking at Hamilton County playgrounds may come under scrutiny by commission
Smoking at Hamilton County playgrounds soon may come under scrutiny by the Hamilton County Commission.
Chattanooga Presents! and Friends of the Festival in competition for riverfront management contract
After a deadlocked vote earlier this month, the Chattanooga City Council will revisit a proposed management contract for the Tennessee...
Appeals court upholds former Cleveland firefighter's employee rights claim after he says he was unlawfully fired
The Tennessee Court of Appeals recently handed a victory to a former Cleveland, Tennessee, firefighter who has been challenging his...
Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod appointed to national equity council
Chattanooga District 9 City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod has been appointed to the National League of Cities' 2019 Race, Equity and...
Former city clerk sentenced to 10 years probation, restitution on felony ethics violation in Pisgah, Alabama
The former city clerk in Pisgah, Alabama, was sentenced last week to 10 years probation and ordered to pay restitution...
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Local leaders support more public industrial parks in Chattanooga area
Do you believe local government should acquire property and develop another publicly-owned industrial park to recruit more business?
Hamilton County Commission OKs new East Hamilton Middle School; no new press box for Ooltewah High School
The Hamilton County Commission approved a new East Hamilton Middle school - but not a new press box for Ooltewah...
Hamilton County school board members sound off on proposed Ooltewah High press box ahead of commission vote
Several Hamilton County school board members are riled up about a resolution to build a new press box at Ooltewah...
About 155 Ooltewah Elementary School students to be rezoned next year to Snow Hill Elementary
About 150 homes and families will be rezoned from Ooltewah Elementary School to Snow Hill Elementary next year as Hamilton...
Matt Barton upsets Jesse Vaughn in Georgia House election
Despite a significant funding deficit and fewer votes than his opponent a month ago, former city councilman Matt Barton won...
Chattanooga City Council rejects Mayor Andy Berke's plan to award riverfront services contract to local firm
Who will manage events at the Chattanooga riverfront remains an open issue after the Chattanooga City Council rejected a proposal...
Changes to Marion County's inmate health care process curb skyrocketing costs
Health care costs for Marion County Jail inmates had gotten out of control in 2018. County leaders had budgeted $450,000...
Dade County school board votes to amend elderly tax exemption
The Dade County Board of Education voted Monday night to decrease tax breaks for elderly residents.
Photos: Literary Ink opens at Chattanooga Convention Center
Literary Ink: The Convention of Secrets tattoo convention opened at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 in...
Georgia state Rep. Kasey Carpenter files his religious protection bill for second year in a row
As Republican leadership in the Georgia legislature hopes for a tame session when it comes to cultural issues this year,...
A long time coming: Hamilton County finally breaks ground on new Howard stadium
After a decade in the making, elected officials and community members finally were able to celebrate the groundbreaking of The...
