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Police Briefs for July 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-009034- 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Possible Wanted Person- An anonymous caller advised a man and woman were possibly staying at the motel. The couple is suspected of thefts in Georgia (nothing confirmed). They, nor their vehicle, was located.
A new chance to survive: 'Baby box' dropoff coming to East Ridge to prevent newborn deaths
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — It's the first of its kind in our viewing area, and may be available for new mothers by the end of this summer. The East Ridge Fire Department is getting a Safe Haven Baby Box. This 'box' aims to prevent new mothers who don't want...
Company overhauls safety measures after Chattanooga hazmat spills
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Nearly a year after several high-profile hazardous materials spill incidents that disrupted traffic and in some cases forced evacuations, the company involve has now changed how they secure their loads. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) told us this week that they worked with state...
Embrace a substance-free life with True Addiction & Behavioral Health's support
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Embrace a nurturing and personalized community that roots itself in recovery while equipping you with the essential skills to embrace a joyful, thriving and substance-free quality of life. TRUE Addiction & Behavioral Health founder Benjamin Dobbs was on the show to tell us more. Follow TRUE...
Truck Parking Club Hits 500 Locations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Evan Shelley, Co-founder & CEO – Chattanooga, Tennessee – Friday, July 12, 2024. Truck Parking Club is thrilled to announce a significant achievement in our mission to address the truck parking shortage: we have reached 500 Property Members! This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, especially during the busy Fourth of July season.
21 Paris Pickleball Club Players To Compete At State Senior Olympics
Photo: Front Row: Denise Bradley, Jill Caldwell; Middle Row: Marsha Banasiewicz, Harvey Fisher, Ronnie Scammerhorn, Christie Medlock, Linda Miller, and Paul Ritchie; Back Row: Katrina Hicks, Kirsten Webb, Stacey Benson, Liz Pressey, Mara Lynn Richardson, John Nichols, Jan Mathis, Bob Safin, Rick Horiuchi. Not Pictured: Jim Bundy, Dr Mark and Jill Cutright. and Sharon Sabin.
Lawsuit claims that delayed elections for Georgia utility regulator are unconstitutional
ATLANTA (AP) — Two groups on Wednesday sued to overturn a law extending the elected terms of Georgia’s public service commissioners, saying it violates the state constitution for the five Republicans to be allowed to serve terms longer than six years. Georgia WAND Education Fund, Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund and Brionte McCorkle, the executive […]
Next year, homeless voters in Georgia may have to travel miles to get election mail
A new Georgia law changes where homeless voters can get their election mail, requiring them to visit their county’s main elections office. Those who say they’re concerned about election fraud, however, argue the mailing address requirement for homeless people protects them from those who may try to steal their votes.
For nearly 1.4 million Georgians, affording rent needs 3.5 full-time, minimum wage jobs in 2024
The 2024 “Out of Reach” report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says that not only is Georgia the 20th highest housing wage requirement in the country, but that to afford an apartment, you may need to work as many as 3.5 full-time jobs.
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site
The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue is one of 11 Civil Rights Movement sites that could potentially be added the UNESCO World Heritage List. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced in a press release that she has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a nomination for sites in Alabama, Arkansas, […] The post Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
WHITECHAPEL, SANGUISUGABOGG, PEELING FLESH & GATES TO HELL Announce Three Christmas Shows
Whitechapel has announced three Christmas shows throughout Tennessee for this December (obviously) featuring Sanguisugabogg, Peeling Flesh, and Gates To Hell as the openers. "We are excited to announce we will be expanding our Christmas shows this year by adding a date in Chattanooga and Nashville for a Tennessee Takeover this holiday season," said Whitechapel of the shows.
Georgia ranks high for solar power in the South
Georgia utilities earned high marks this year in an annual report on the state of solar power in the South. In its "Solar in the Southeast" report, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy notes that Georgia Power ranks fourth out of 14 major regional electricity providers in a key measure: watts of solar electricity produced per customer, or W/C.
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