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County Schools Superintendent Hits Friction On Request For County To Boost Education Tax Share

4/24/2024

County Schools Supt. Justin Robertson ran into some friction Wednesday when he requested that the county up its percentage of the property tax that goes for schools. Supt. Robertson, at an education committee meeting of the County Commission, said the county at one point gave 54 percent of the total to the schools. However, he said that has dropped to 43 percent this past year. He is asking the county for a $31 million increase in the upcoming budget. He said that was the amount the schools would get if their percentage had not been cut. Supt. Robertson said the schools were facing the fact that COVID funds as well as ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief ... (click for more)

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Supt. Justin Robertson lays out budget needs to county officials

Man Arrested In Alabama For Homicide Near Skate Park On April 12

4/24/2024

Chattanooga Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service (USMS), arrested Demetre Tayshaun Isaac, 29, in connection with the homicide of Michael Buttram. The homicide occurred on April 12, in the 1700 block of Reggie White Boulevard in a parking lot near the skate park. On April 12, at 2:57 a.m., Chattanooga ... (click for more)

Drue Smith - A Pioneer In Chattanooga Broadcasting

4/24/2024

Several women hold the distinction of being among the firsts in Chattanooga broadcasting, but one in particular stands out, and that’s Drue Smith. The Hamilton County native helped open WDEF TV Channel 12 on their first day of telecasting, April 24, 1954 - 70 years ago. Mrs. Smith graduated from the Girls Preparatory School and entered ... (click for more)

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Superintendent Robertson Recommends School Resource Officers Instead Of Armed Teachers

4/24/2024

HCS Superintendent Justin Robertson’s released the following statement regarding the armed teachers legislation. "The safety of students and staff is the highest priority for Hamilton County Schools, and we have worked diligently over the past several years to ensure the security of our campuses through a holistic approach. "We are committed to the well-being and safety of our students, and we have devoted substantial resources to providing supports to create a culture of belonging ... more

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report

4/24/2024

New Restrictions For Vehicle Booting In Tennessee Pass General Assembly

4/23/2024

Matt Trollinger Takes Over As New Signal Mountain City Manager

4/23/2024

Arrest Made In Murder At Bonny Oaks Drive Homeless Camp

4/23/2024

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Timblin, Poe, Higgins Named To Top Baseball Honors In District 6-AAA

4/24/2024

The District 6-AAA baseball coaches met on Wednesday and voted for their 2024 regular season All-Distict honors. Signal Mountain's Ben Timblin was the Player of the Year, while Cooper Poe of Soddy Daisy was the Pitcher of the Year, while the Trojans' Jim Higgins was named Coach of the Year. 2024 District 6 AAA All-District Baseball Honors Player of the Year: Ben Timblin - Signal Mountain Pitcher of the Year: Cooper Poe - Soddy Daisy Coach of the Year: ... more

Shamblin Pitches Baylor Past GPS

4/24/2024

Castellanos Walk-Off Single Pushes Walker Valley Past Signal Mountain

4/24/2024

O'Bryan's One Hit Shut Out Leads Cleveland Softball Win

4/24/2024

East Hamilton Tennis Sweeps Ooltewah

4/24/2024

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The Elite 18: The Ooltewah Club Chosen As Best Hole No. 5

4/24/2024

After years of uncertainty and financial struggles, The Ooltewah Club has experienced an amazing renaissance over the past few years under new ownership. Formerly known ... more