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$11K in grants awarded to Washington County, TN libraries
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Public Library and Washington County Library have been awarded a combined $11,198 in grant funding. According to a news release from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and Northeast Tennessee state lawmakers, the libraries will receive Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grants. The Johnson City Public […]
May home prices inch up to new record, sales increase
Home sales picked up in May with a slight inventory improvement and an equally slight shift in sellers’ adjustment to a moderating market and the current mortgage rate. So far this year, the local market has been one with slow positive change that stands in contrast to some national reports that show a moving to […] The post May home prices inch up to new record, sales increase appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Libraries in Washington County to receive state grants
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and local state legislators have announced two Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) grants totaling $11,198 for libraries in Washington County. Specifically, the Johnson City Public Library will receive $6,858 to help cover the cost of internal internet connections. A $4,340 grant will support...
Local animal shelter sees adoption of longest resident
The Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter celebrated the adoption of its longest resident earlier this week. After spending over two years inside the shelter, the dog — named Lucci — finally went home to a forever family.
Washington County, Tenn. Animal Shelter pauses dog intake, adoptions amid “treatable” virus outbreak
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter said in a Saturday social media post that all dog adoptions and intakes have been halted until further notice after a treatable virus outbreak. The post by the shelter said that the illness is “completely treatable,” but the flow of dogs in and out […]
Meet Marshmallow, Miss Piggy and other pets up for adoption in this weekend’s segment of Tails and Paws
Johnson City, Tenn. (WJHL) — Our own Chief Meteorologist Mark Reynolds highlights some of the animals up for adoption at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter in this weekend’s segment of Tails and Paws. If you see an animal you are interested in adopting, you can visit the...
Residents speak against proposed Washington County, Tenn. tax hike
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Washington County, Tennessee property owners had a chance to make their voices heard surrounding a potential property tax increase. Several showed up at Thursday evening’s County Commission meeting in opposition to the proposed 21% tax hike. Many homeowners will already see their taxes increase due to reappraisal. Lifelong county resident Tammy […]
Local animal shelter sees adoption of longest resident
The Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter celebrated the adoption of its longest resident earlier this week. After spending over two years inside the shelter, the dog — named Lucci — finally went home to a forever family.
Public comment on 21% Washington County tax hike proposal Thursday night
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Washington County residents can comment on a proposed 21% property tax increase when the Washington County Commission meets about the issue at 5 p.m. Thursday. The owner of a $200,000 house would see an annual tax bill $151 higher if the county passes the increase, compared to the current rate. Citizens […]
Community voices more concerns about Wolf Hills Solar project
GLADE SPRING, Va. (WJHL) – Catalyst Energy Partners held an open house for its Wolf Hills Solar project on Thursday at Patrick Henry High School. The Wolf Hills Solar project is a 250-megawatt design Catalyst says will produce “enough clean energy to power 40,000 homes.” The corporation wants solar panels on 1,500 acres of land […]
Johnson City budget up 6%, no tax hike
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City residents won’t see a tax rate increase in the coming year despite a 9% increase in projected operating expenditures, but the proposed fiscal 2025 budget does project needing $4.6 million from the city’s reserves to balance. City commissioners approved a fiscal 2025 budget on second reading in a […]
Washington County, Tennessee organizations receive $241K in art grants
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Local organizations in Washington County, Tennessee received $241,480 in grant funding from the Tennessee Arts Commission to support various arts and cultural activities. State Representatives Rebecca Alexander (R-Jonesborough), Tim Hicks (R-Gray) and State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) announced on Thursday the following organizations received funding: “Tennessee is fortunate to […]
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