Dr. Justin Robertson named Southeast Tennessee Superintendent of the Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson has been named the Southeast Tennessee Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS). According to Hamilton County Schools (HCS), this recognition highlights his leadership in improving student o
A humble WWII hero, Russell Lee Roy Pickett, gets a permanent marker in Soddy-Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. — World War II veteran Russell Lee Roy Pickett was posthumously honored with a permanent marker recently at the Soddy-Daisy Veterans Park. On the Price of Freedom, family and friends remember a humble hero. "We're here to honor Private First Class Russell Lee Roy Pickett." Friends,...
Dalton insurance agent charged with fraud, accused of taking payments without coverage
DALTON, Ga. — A Dalton insurance agent is accused of taking thousands of dollars from customers who believed they had coverage. 33-year-old Lucy Margarita Suarez faces several felony charges, including five counts of insurance fraud and one count of forgery, according to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation
47-year-old injured in Wilson Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — One person has been injured following a shooting near the 1500 block of Wilson Street on May 13, 2026. According to the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired and found multiple shell casings in the area. Shortly...
Slew of retailers and restaurants set to open in abandoned 106-year-old cotton mill under...
A MAJOR federal grant has been awarded for a revival project focusing on an abandoned 106-year-old cotton mill. Rather than revitalize the mill itself, the project instead aims to transform the area into a hub for retailers, restaurants, and more. The City of Chickamauga, Georgia, about 2 hours northwest of...
GBI charges 3, including ex-Calhoun officer, in Whitfield County shooting case
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A shooting investigation in Whitfield County has led to charges for 3 people, including a former Calhoun Police Department officer, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI says they arrested and charged 44-year-old Jorge Alejandro Gonzalez, 28-year-old Jose Neo Rodriguez and 27
Rising Inflation and Energy Prices Begin Squeezing Tennessee Families
American consumers are once again feeling the pressure of rising prices, and the impact is increasingly noticeable across Tennessee — including in Marion and Sequatchie counties — as inflation surged nationwide amid escalating energy costs tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. New federal data released Tuesday s
Volunteers needed to place flags at Chattanooga National Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Volunteers are needed for the placing of flags at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. With Memorial Day approaching, the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council (CAVC) will coordinate the placement of Flags on the 49,800 graves at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 7:00 am and Ret
City of East Ridge announces changes coming to Belvoir Avenue in the “S” Curves
EAST RIDGE — The City of East Ridge is advising locals of planned roadway safety improvements scheduled to take place on Thursday May 14, 2026 on Belvoir Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Belvoir Circle, according to the City of East Ridge. The work will be between the hours of...
Former Crystal Springs Print Works Site Cleanup Expected to Take Years
Cleaning up and preparing the former Crystal Springs Print Works Factory site for future development is expected to take three to four years, according to city officials. The City of Chickamauga recently accepted a $1.45 million federal grant to begin environmental cleanup efforts at the roughly 130-acre property. City
