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One-On-One With Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly
On Thursday afternoon, live here on WUTC, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly joined us for our latest monthly conversation. Among the topics: Groundbreaking for the Chattanooga Lookouts multipurpose stadium; One Westside; the search for Chattanooga’s next Chief of Police; the Shallowford Urban Ecological Preserve; Chattanooga hosts the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration.
Groundbreaking held for Westside Evolves
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The College Hill Courts are Chattanooga’s oldest public housing project, dating back to 1940. Thursday, the groundbreaking was held on the project that will eventually modernize them. Excitement abounded on the westside as Phase One of Westside Evolves officially got underway. Resident Cassandra Robinson excitedly proclaimed,...
Chattanooga to host Medal of Honor recipients for historic week-long celebration in 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — For the first time in 162 years, Chattanooga will be hosting a week long celebration for Medal of Honor recipients next year. Each living recipient is invited to a gathering every year, where they can share their stories of heroism with other veterans and community members.
Renewal By Andersen's installation process is quick, affordable and easy!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Replacing your windows and doors can help lower your utility bills and save you a lot of money in the long run. Renewal By Andersen can expertly fit a custom window into your home quickly and easily. They'll walk you through each step of the way to make sure they're meeting your satisfactions.
Become an expert chocolatier with Cocoa Asante at a private chocolate making class!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Cocoa Asante makes chocolates that are almost too pretty to eat! This local business makes delicious artisan chocolates using ethically sourced cacao from Ghana. Founder, Ella Livingston, is now bringing her chocolate making skills to the community through classes! Ella offers both private and business classes...
Step inside England Injury Law's new downtown office!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Zack's got your back! That's the phrase that England Injury Law goes by, as they want to assure you that they're local and ready to fight for the compensation that you deserve. We got the chance to step inside England Injury Law's new downtown office at...
Rollins’ Hall of Fame legacy built on competition, character
Megan Rollins’ trophy case is rivaled by only a select few former Yellow Jackets. Multiple all-district, all-region and all-state honors from her Grundy County basketball career are complemented by two Southern Conference titles and an NCAA Tournament appearance in two seasons with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Many...
Chattanooga breaks ground on major housing overhaul, promises affordability
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Housing Authority broke ground on the "James A Henry Community Hub," a part of the "One Westside" plan, on Thursday. One Westside is a development plan mean to add housing units near Chattanooga's downtown. Part of the plan includes to demolish several hundred existing...
UTC supports successful proposal for Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant
A crowd of more than 200, including elected officials and local residents, gathered Thursday, July 18, for groundbreaking ceremonies and a celebration of a $50-million federal funding award to support Chattanooga Housing Authority’s Westside Transformation Plan. The successful funding proposal includes a commitment of education and other resources to...
The Chattanooga Police Department recently marked a historic milestone by welcoming its very first Early Hire class to the team
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, his remarkable group of 10 individuals began their journey on Tuesday and found common ground right away through their shared love of Star Wars. Bonding over lightsabers and galaxies far, far away, these recruits quickly formed a strong, united team ready...
Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag show ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in part of the state. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of...
Stormwater pipe repairs, Kennesaw City Hall HVAC replacement approved by City Council
At Monday night’s meeting, the Kennesaw City Council approved a contract to repair failing stormwater pipes in the city. Proshot Concrete, Inc. will complete the work for $277,610, which will come from the city’s annual budget for stormwater construction and improvement. According to Ricky Stewart, the city’s public...
Commissioners seem supportive of new west side development
Athens-Clarke County commissioners seemed largely supportive on Tuesday of a proposal that would bring 227 new single-family homes to the county’s west side. The new subdivision, if approved, would be built near Cleveland Road and close to the Caterpillar plant. It would also incorporate a modest amount of commercial space.
Local & Live Music This Weekend … July 18-19-20-21
Below is the local music schedule with venues and artists from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. The Grand Hotel, 303 East Main Street, Hogansville • 678-902-8408. All Shows begin at 7 p.m. 7/20 … Summer Jazz & Low Country Boil with Dexter Tolson & Friends, 5 p.m....
3 teens arrested, accused of drive-by shooting at Meriwether County gas station, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Three teenagers are being held in jail without bond after allegedly shooting at an occupied pickup truck on Sunday, according to the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office. Detavious Ellison Jr., 17, Patrick Green, 18, and Markevious Warrior, 19, each face four counts of aggravated...
Georgia football staff member broke NCAA rules by gambling on sports
According to the NCAAA secondary violations summary posted by the Georgia athletics compliance department, a Georgia football staff member engaged in impermissible sports wagering in professional sports, violating NCAA bylaw 10.3. The report, which lists level 3 and 4 violations reported between July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, notes the staff member is no longer with the program. According to the report, Georgia provided rules education for the involved individual and sport staff members.
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