Clean Currents challenge: Cut school lunch waste with simple reusable swaps
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As students get ready to head back to class, environmental groups are encouraging families to think about something beyond school supplies: what's inside the lunch box. This month's Clean Currents challenge focuses on reducing the waste created by school lunches by using reusable containers, utensi
Tennessee River 600 Moves Through Chickamauga Lock
CHICKAMAUGA LOCK–Participants in the 30th annual Tennessee River 600 traveled through the Chickamauga Lock on their 600-mile journey along the Tennessee River Tuesday. Celebrating 30 years on the water, the Tennessee River 600 is an annual personal watercraft (PWC) tour and charity ride that brings participants togethe
Chattanooga City Council delays vote on proposed committee overhaul after tense debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A sweeping proposal to change how the Chattanooga City Council does its work was put on hold Tuesday night after an intense back-and-forth discussion among some members. The proposal would create six standing committees and require most legislation to be reviewed by a committee before it...
Driver of Chattanooga deadly bus crash arrested in Nashville
Johnthony Walker, 34, is facing seven charges for assaulting a woman and her child at an apartment on West Trinity Lane on Thursday, July 23.
Two Delta planes involved in near miss at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The FAA is investigating a near miss between two Delta Air Lines flights at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport.
Birchwood landfill aims to stretch capacity up to 52 more years, expand services
HARRISON, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga is working on a new plan to offset landfill capacity concerns over the next few decades. On Tuesday city council members toured the Birchwood landfill, where officials hope to expand services to residents in just over a year. Right now sanitation leaders...
WKND Wrap: Results From Mountain Lakes Tri, Hotter ‘n Hell and More
GUNTERSVILLE — Quinn McCurry of Birmingham took top honors in the Olympic division by more than two minutes at the Mountain Lakes Triathlon on July 25. McCurry, 16, finished in 2:20:14 to nab gold. He combined a swim of 16:35, bike of 1:24:14 and run of 37:13 with transitions of 1:18 and :51.
Law and Order July 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-006981 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Rd – Assist Other Agency / Arrest – Officers responded to this location following a brief investigation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Division, which revealed that known fugitive Charles Hice was on the pr
Dade County voters to weigh FLOST and 1% TSPLOST to fund roads and offset...
DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Two proposed sales taxes that could reshape how Dade County pays for roads and eases the burden of property taxes are now headed to voters. The Dade County Board of Commissioners chose to place both a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or TSPLOST, and a Floating Local Option Sales
Saturday’s Chattanooga Margarita Festival Is The Ultimate Margarita Throwdown
The Chattanooga Margarita Festival brings together the city’s favorite restaurants and bars as they shake, stir, and serve their signature margaritas — all competing for the title of Best Margarita in Chattanooga. The fun takes place Saturday, August 1st at the First Horizon Pavilion from 5-8 PM, with...

















