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Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 24, 2009
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Incumbents line up for county elections
Only one challenger had picked up paperwork as of Monday afternoon to run in next year’s Hamilton County elections, according to the Hamilton County Election Commission.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 22, 2009
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What's in a straw poll depends on how you place
While state Sen. Roy Herron touts his recent string of wins in straw polls in his campaign for governor, some of his Democratic opponents question their value.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 22, 2009
Council members question contract
After some City Council members said they thought someone else could do his job, the Rev. Mike Feely's contract as a personal liaison for the city between the Hispanic and homeless communities was barely renewed.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 21, 2009
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McWherter touts his experience as a businessman
Mike McWherter, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate and the son of former Gov. Ned McWherter, said Friday his experience as a businessman is what sets him apart from the pack in the upcoming primary.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 21, 2009
Political Notebook: Candidate Kyle takes jab at McWherter
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter, son of former Gov. Ned McWherter, was unable to make it to the Hamilton County Democratic Party's Estes Kefauver Dinner on Monday, and at least one of his primary opponents commented on his absence.
Posted: Friday - Nov. 20, 2009
Lawsuit could derail WWTA program
As many plumbers complete paperwork needed to participate in a Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority sewer line repair and replacement program, a threatened lawsuit could derail the plan, the authority's attorney said.
Posted: Thursday - Nov. 19, 2009
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Brooks blasts city meeting on water
Hamilton County Commissioner John Allen Brooks criticized the city's decision to increase its water quality fee and called today's public meeting on the issue a "charade."
Posted: Thursday - Nov. 19, 2009
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County takes grants for cars, vaccine
Hamilton County commissioners voted Wednesday to accept federal funds for two cars for the Sheriff’s Office and for flu vaccine.
Posted: Wednesday - Nov. 18, 2009
Brooks criticizes city stormwater fee
County Commissioner John Allen Brooks said this morning said he believes the public meeting on the city of Chattanooga’s water quality fee increase, scheduled for Thursday, is a “charade.”
Posted: Wednesday - Nov. 18, 2009
Hamilton County: Brooks criticizes city stormwater fee
County Commissioner John Allen Brooks this morning said he believes the public meeting on the city of Chattanooga’s water quality fee increase, scheduled for Thursday, is a “charade.”
Posted: Wednesday - Nov. 18, 2009
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Bredesen visits Whitwell
WHITWELL, Tenn. -- Gov. Phil Bredesen took questions Tuesday from a room full of Whitwell Middle School students and then asked one of his own.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 17, 2009
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Democratic candidates tout job plans
Jobs and the economy were the focus of the four Democratic gubernatorial candidates who spoke at the Hamilton County Democratic Party's Estes Kefauver Dinner on Monday night at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 17, 2009
Posted: Monday - Nov. 16, 2009
Hamilton County: Adams won't seek re-election to commission
County Commissioner Curtis Adams says he won't seek re-election.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 15, 2009
Mackey says he’s running again
Hamilton County Commissioner Warren Mackey said Thursday that he is definitely running next year to represent the county’s 4th District again.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 15, 2009
Range shootout continues
Just three weeks after the Montlake Classic Clay on Mowbray Mountain reopened, neighbors are again taking aim at the shooting range.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 14, 2009
Haslam campaign raises $1 million raised since June 30
NASHVILLE -- Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam's Republican gubernatorial campaign announced Friday that he has raised another $1 million since his June 30 report.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 14, 2009
Alexander: Health care bill disastrous
In remarks on the Senate floor this week, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., said he agreed with President Barack Obama that the only health reform plan that could be effective is one that lowers costs.
Posted: Friday - Nov. 13, 2009
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Commission OKs VW supplier tax break
Hamilton County commissioners voted 8-0 Thursday to provide a 14-year tax break to Gestamp Corp., a Volkswagen supplier that plans to bring 230 jobs to Chattanooga.
Posted: Thursday - Nov. 12, 2009
Hamilton County: Commission approves tax break for Gestamp
Hamilton County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to give a tax break to Gestamp Corp., a supplier for Volkswagen.
Posted: Wednesday - Nov. 11, 2009
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Wamp looks to 'hold ground' in Chattanooga
U.S. Rep Zach Wamp says it's "incredibly important" for him to raise money for his gubernatorial campaign in East Tennessee.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 10, 2009
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Reform has long road ahead, experts say
Days after the U.S. House passed what the President called a “historic” health care reform bill, many in both the health care and political arenas are doubtful a final bill will emerge before the end of the year.
Posted: Monday - Nov. 9, 2009
Zoning dispute heads to court
Though Hamilton County commissioners asked the county's Board of Zoning Appeals to reconsider
Posted: Monday - Nov. 9, 2009
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No thaw on push for tax freeze
Three years after Hamilton County voters approved a ballot initiative for a seniors' tax freeze, county commissioners are in no hurry to implement one.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 8, 2009
10% of WWTA work may go to contractors
Mike Carter, attorney for the Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority, told county commissioners Wednesday that the authority may have to hire a contractor to do some work for them.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 7, 2009
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Deal touts state over federal emphasis
The Georgia and Tennessee gubernatorial candidates who hail from the Chattanooga area are now both running on a platform that includes states' rights as a plank.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 7, 2009
Corker, Fleischmann weigh in on elections
Though there were no major Tennessee races in Tuesday’s elections, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and attorney Chuck Fleischmann, a Republican candidate for Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District, commented on the day’s significance.
Posted: Friday - Nov. 6, 2009
Split over measures for school progress
In the absence of achievement grades worth celebrating, Hamilton County Schools officials this week tried to shift the focus to value-added scores.
Posted: Thursday - Nov. 5, 2009
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Ramsey, commissioners ask for school plan
Hamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey and several county commissioners say the school system needs a plan to boost achievement -- and soon.
Posted: Thursday - Nov. 5, 2009
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County accepts Life Care building
Hamilton County commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to accept the donation of a recently closed $5.9 million nursing home.
Posted: Wednesday - Nov. 4, 2009
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Hamilton County: Scales tells commission that schools have 'not failed’
The Hamilton County school system “has not failed,” Superintendent Jim Scales said this morning.
Posted: Monday - Nov. 2, 2009
Plumbers question pay, bonding, background checks
Some local plumbers said Monday night that they were uneasy about requirements and pay levels in a Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority sewer line repair and replacement program.
Posted: Monday - Nov. 2, 2009
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Flood damage still not tallied
Officials from two of the Northwest Georgia counties hardest hit by flooding last month say they still are not sure just how much damage was done, even though state and federal emergency workers are gone.
Posted: Monday - Nov. 2, 2009
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More than prisoner counts to house inmates
On paper, it appears that the privately managed Silverdale Detention Center can house more inmates at a lower cost than the Hamilton County Jail.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 1, 2009
Reporters Notebook: Commission defers vote on donation
Hamilton County commissioners were all set to vote Thursday on accepting a $5.9 million building from Life Care Centers of America, but decided to hold off a week because a guarantee title wasn't available.
Posted: Saturday - Oct. 31, 2009
Davidson GOP ousts Wamp, Haslam critic
The Davidson County Republican Party voted Tuesday to remove First Vice Chairman Matt Collins, a vocal critic of gubernatorial candidates U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., and Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, from his position on the party's executive committee.
Posted: Friday - Oct. 30, 2009
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Shuttered nursing home donated to county
Less than two months after Life Care Center of Chattanooga closed its doors following a violation-ridden state inspection report, the nursing home's parent company has donated the now-vacant facility to Hamilton County.
Posted: Friday - Oct. 30, 2009
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Lasley out; Lloyd chosen as magistrate
In a close vote Thursday, Hamilton County commissioners voted to replace Judicial Commissioner Marty Lasley with attorney Jennifer Lloyd.
Posted: Thursday - Oct. 29, 2009
Hamilton County officials call on city to reconsider stormwater fee increase
Hamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey and Commissioner Bill Hullander asked the city of Chattanooga today to take another look at its stormwater fees, which recently increased substantially.
Posted: Thursday - Oct. 29, 2009
Hamilton County: Three magistrates rehired, one replaced
Hamilton County commissioners voted Thursday to keep all but one of the county magistrates on the job.
Posted: Thursday - Oct. 29, 2009
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No Democrats so far in race to replace Deal
You'll need both hands to count the number of Republicans running in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal, R-Ga., in Congress, but Democrats so far have barely lifted a finger.
Posted: Wednesday - Oct. 28, 2009
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Health care reform ‘would benefit’ rural Americans
Rural Americans have a tough time getting and affording health care, and they need health care reform, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday.
Posted: Wednesday - Oct. 28, 2009
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Dozens gather to find out about VW jobs
As rain trickled down outside, several dozen curious people gathered Tuesday evening at Orchard Knob Baptist Church on East Third Street to find out more about what they’ll need to get hired at Chattanooga’s new Volkswagen plant.
Posted: Tuesday - Oct. 27, 2009
Chattanooga: Dozens meet to hear about VW jobs
Several dozen job seekers gathered at Orchard Knob Baptist Church this evening to hear about job opportunities at the new Volkswagen plant.
Posted: Tuesday - Oct. 27, 2009
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Afghan war top question for Corker
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. — U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., met with a friendly Bledsoe County crowd Monday, but a few audience members had some tough words for him about the war in Afghanistan.
Posted: Monday - Oct. 26, 2009
Corker fields questions from feisty Pikeville crowd
U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., fielded questions today from a lunch crowd in Pikeville, Tenn., on topics including health care reform, the war in Afghanistan and a climate bill.
Posted: Monday - Oct. 26, 2009
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Climate bill leaves senators in the cold
Senators from Tennessee and Georgia say there’s not much that would warm them up to a bill that calls for a 20 percent cut in greenhouse gases by 2020.
Posted: Sunday - Oct. 25, 2009
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State inmates costly to local taxpayers
Hamilton County taxpayers have shelled out $8.5 million to pay for state prisoners in local jails over the last 15 years, an audit shows.
Posted: Saturday - Oct. 24, 2009
Insurers, area lawmakers sour on antitrust measure
Federal legislation that would repeal a law exempting health insurers from antitrust provisions took heat Friday from insurers and members of Congress from Tennessee and Georgia.
Posted: Thursday - Oct. 22, 2009
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County distances itself from city fee
Hamilton County commissioners were quick to say Wednesday that they didn't have anything to do with an increase in the city of Chattanooga's stormwater fee.
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