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Walnut Street Bridge To Serve As Key Feature Of IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga Race

5/16/2025

Downtown Chattanooga is gearing up to host the IRONMAN 70.3 race this weekend, and the historic Walnut Street Bridge will play a central role. While the bridge is currently undergoing a scheduled renovation, access will be exclusively granted only to race participants, IRONMAN staff, race volunteers, and the Chattanooga Police Department to ensure the seamless and safe execution of the event. This weekend's IRONMAN 70.3, along with other planned events, received official sanctioning prior to the commencement of the bridge's necessary maintenance. Recognizing the significance of the bridge to the race course, the city of Chattanooga’s Engineering and Risk Management departments have ... (click for more)

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Rep. Michele Reneau addressed Civitan Club

Photo by Jim Robbins

Dalton City Councilman Nicky Lama Announces Candidacy For Re-Election

5/15/2025

Nicky Lama, current member of the Dalton City Council, has officially announced that he will seek re-election in the upcoming municipal election scheduled for Nov. 4. “It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Dalton,” Mr. Lama said. “Over the past year and half, I’ve worked to be a consistent voice for our residents - focused ... (click for more)

Meth Found In Vehicle - And Other East Ridge Police Calls

5/16/2025

25-005175- 3700 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Vehicle/ Arrest Officers located a white SUV near the dumpster of the business. During a consent search, the officer located approximately 6.4 grams of suspected Methamphetamine. The woman was taken into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute. Day Shift ... (click for more)

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Upcoming City Council Agenda For Tuesday

5/16/2025

Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday: I. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill. II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Elliott). III. Special Presentations. Public Hearing - FY26 Operations and Capital Budgets IV. Minute Approval. V. Discussion of Agenda. ? Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items ? Purchasing Questions ? Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead) VI. Committee or Department Reports: ? None Order of Business ... more

Latest Bradley County Arrest Report

5/16/2025

Weekly Road Construction Report

5/15/2025

Dalton Airport Breaks Ground For Hangar Expansion

5/15/2025

Red Bank PD Increases Seat Belt Enforcement During National "Click It Or Ticket" Mobilization

5/15/2025

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There's No Stopping Chattanooga Developers From Filling Lowlands

5/18/2025

Current regulations in Hamilton County allow essentially unlimited building in a flood plain if it is raised to an elevation at least one foot above the flood zone elevation. The “flood plain”, also known as the “100-year flood zone”, is an area deemed as having a one percent chance of flooding. A key point is that a 100-year flood does not mean it will flood every 100 years, but rather there is a one percent chance of that level of flood happening each year. FEMA uses the term Special ... more

From The Best To The Best - And Response

5/15/2025

Ask Governor's Help On THCA Bill, Immigrants

5/18/2025

It’s Time To Stop Playing State Representative And Be One

5/17/2025

Jerry Summers: The Egg And I

5/16/2025

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Keene’s Win At Signal Mountain Carries Added Significance

5/18/2025

Over the course of his storied career in amateur golf, Richard Keene has amassed a truckload of trophies in the past five decades. He has lost count of the total number of ... more