Michelle Orlins isn’t ready just yet to park her paid-off sport utility vehicle permanently. But the 51-year-old Chattanooga resident plans to save lots of money when she buys a scooter to commute to work.
May 11, 2008
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Chattanooga: Gas prices have boomers reminiscing about the 'good old days'
Tennessee sales tax slumps in current downturn
The slowdown in consumer spending this year is hitting Tennessee’s state government harder than most states, according to tax collections and budget reports through the first quarter of 2008.
May 11, 2008
Chattanooga: Market Street parking eyed for Warehouse Row
Parallel parking on Market Street in front of Warehouse Row could return this summer as developers work to revive the downtown landmark center.
May 11, 2008
McDaniel next Bradley schools chief
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Johnny McDaniel is simultaneously wrapping up his first year as principal at Bradley Central High School and preparing to become Bradley County Schools director on July 1.
May 11, 2008
Southeast Tennessee: Crime data debatable among sheriffs
Arrests were up last year throughout Southeast Tennessee, although the numbers of reported crimes fluctuated, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s annual crime data report shows.
May 11, 2008
Unchallenged Catoosa Sheriff Phil Summers focusing on priorities
RINGGOLD, Ga. — Catoosa County Sheriff Phil Summers won’t have to worry about political fundraisers and putting out campaign signs this year. He is unopposed in the primary and general elections.
May 11, 2008
Hamilton County: Drug conviction labeled Long's biggest problem
The day federal agents had evidence of former Hamilton County Sheriff Billy Long trying to sell cocaine, they had their big stick in the case against him.
May 11, 2008
Dalton: Forum tackles teenage pregnancy
DALTON, Ga. — At 13, Christy Ware satisfied her curiosity about sex by having it. She’s 25 now and regrets the decision that she said created instability for her 10-year-old son, the consequence of that early encounter.
May 11, 2008
Chattanooga: Mutt strut benefits assistance dog academy
The reason few guide and assistance dogs are seen locally is because so few are available, according to organizers of Dogs do the Catwalk charity show held Saturday at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
May 11, 2008
Dalton: Tough times leaving some pets homeless, facing death at shelters
DALTON, Ga. — The young golden retriever stared ahead, his tail limp. Unlike a few of the strays barking and wagging their tails, the quiet golden’s owners had left him at the Whitfield County Animal Shelter — where he was likely killed.
May 11, 2008
Supreme Court avoids 5-4 decisions
WASHINGTON — This could be the Supreme Court term, one court watcher joked recently, that Justice John Paul Stevens remembers he is a Republican.
May 11, 2008
Tax refund scam circulating on Internet
If you’re cash-strapped and waiting on a tax refund, clicking on an e-mail with directions from the Internal Revenue Service on how to get that check might seem like a no-brainer.
May 11, 2008
Littlefield says Chattanooga getting greener
New trees, light bulbs and energy-efficient vehicles are some of the steps Chattanooga has taken to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases it generates.
May 11, 2008
Study of Rhea coal-mining area could reap benefits, officials say
DAYTON, Tenn. — For three months last year, William Wade trod along the banks of Richland Creek and the ridges of Dayton Mountain armed with a camera and GPS locator.
May 11, 2008
Demand for truckers expected to continue
Truck driver training programs in the region are brimming with students despite a 2005 study’s predictions of a major shortfall of drivers in the next six years.
May 11, 2008Latest News
Gusts cause widespread power outages, block roads throughout the Chattanooga area
Homes and businesses throughout the Chattanooga area experienced power outages Sunday as high winds caused trees and limbs to fall, downing power lines and blocking roads, according to communications dispatchers.
Homes and businesses throughout the Chattanooga area experienced power outages Sunday as high winds caused trees and limbs to fall, downing power lines and blocking roads, according to communications dispatchers.
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Chattanooga: Gas prices have boomers reminiscing about the 'good old days'Michelle Orlins isn’t ready just yet to park her paid-off sport utility vehicle permanently. But the 51-year-old Chattanooga resident plans to save lots of money when she buys a scooter to commute to work.
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Tennessee sales tax slumps in current downturn
The slowdown in consumer spending this year is hitting Tennessee’s state government harder than most states, according to tax collections and budget reports through the first quarter of 2008.
The slowdown in consumer spending this year is hitting Tennessee’s state government harder than most states, according to tax collections and budget reports through the first quarter of 2008.
