SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. — A big change is coming to the way emergency calls are handled in Soddy-Daisy — and it’s drawing mixed reactions from residents.
The city is officially merging its 911 dispatch services with Hamilton County’s larger, regional system, a move local officials say will improve response times and save lives. But it’s also sparked concerns in this close-knit community.
City officials say the change will save more than $600,000, money that was originally set aside to hire additional telecommunicators for the city…