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TVA to retire Kingston, build state-of-the-art energy complex
KNOXVILLE — Following a multi-year public process, the Tennessee Valley Authority has made the decision to retire its Kingston Fossil Plant and build a state-of-the-art energy complex at the site by the end of 2027. “Kingston is, and has been, a part of the success of this region over the last 70 years,” said TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash. “Retiring these units and replacing them with technology that is more reliable, more resilient, and cleaner is not an easy decision, but it’s the right...
Rhea Co. DYW participants begin prepping for program
The 2024 Rhea County Distinguished Young Woman participants the DYW participants recently cooked a brunch at the Ronald McDonald house in Chattanooga. Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were there to give a tour of the house. The Rhea County Distinguished Young Woman program is set for May 18 at Bryan College.
Boy Scouts of America partners with Nobody Trashes Tennessee
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is once again expanding its youth group partnerships. All six Boy Scouts of America councils serving Tennessee have joined with Nobody Trashes Tennessee to offer scouts the opportunity to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch. Boy Scouts of all ages have multiple ways to earn the patch by completing Nobody Trashes Tennessee educational worksheets and participating in litter cleanups in their community, coordinating their own cleanup in their neighborhood or school grounds, or through existing beautification and service projects. For Boy Scouts ages 12 and...
New IRS tax filing program available to Rhea County
RHEA COUNTY — As the deadline for filing taxes approaches, United Way of Rhea County is reminding local residents of a new service provided by the IRS that allows taxpayers to file their taxes for free directly with the IRS. “We just want to help spread the word about this new program,” Rhea County United Way Executive Director Amy McRorie said. She said that Direct File is a new IRS...
Ballot for upcoming Spring City election nearly set
SPRING CITY — The ballot for the upcoming Spring City municipal election will soon be set as the deadline for candidates to submit qualifying petitions is noon on Thursday, April 4. Rhea County Administrator of Elections Felicia Goodman said that this year, the Spring City mayoral seat, as well as two seats on the city commission, are up for grabs. She said that incumbent Woody Evans, Reed Smith and Leon Locke have all picked up petitions to run for Spring City mayor. As of press...
ChattState takes a quantum leap with expert insights into the future of computing
CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga State Community College will take a deep dive into the world of quantum computing alongside physics and computer science expert Dr. Shohini Ghose. On April 3, Dr. Ghose will join ChattState students, faculty, and members of the Chattanooga community virtually to discuss the emerging field of quantum computing. The event will kick off at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and pastries followed by Dr. Ghose’s presentation at 10 a.m. The lecture is titled “Preparing for Quantum 2.0.” ...
Property value reappraisal set to begin in April
RHEA COUNTY — This year is a property reappraisal year in Rhea County. Rhea County performs a state-mandated reappraisal every five years in order to bring property values to current market values pursuant to Tennessee state law. The best indicator of current market value is qualified prior year sale, which the Rhea County Property Assessor’s office uses to determine reappraisal values. In April 2024, the Rhea County Property Assessor will...
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