I almost didn’t write this opinion for several reasons. Mainly, due to the fact the employees in East Ridge definitely need a raise above the city’s annual small percentage. But, had administration and the governing body been doing their jobs this wouldn’t be necessary. The pay plan and pay scale adjustments based on performance evaluations […]
Judge Alex McVeagh Launches Campaign
Judge Alex McVeagh, who currently serves as judge of Hamilton County General Sessions Court, Division II, on Tuesday launched his campaign for the General Election on August 4, 2022. In 2017, Judge McVeagh earned the trust of Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, who first appointed Alex to the seat as one of the youngest judges in […]
Red Wolves Win in Squeeker
Ricky Ruiz’s late second-half goal was the difference as the Red Wolves bested Union Omaha, 1-0, in USL League One play, Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium. Jason Ramos got the assist in the 79th minute of play. Tim Trilk recorded a pair of saves in goal for the Red Wolves (8-1-8). The win moved the […]
HCSO Patrol Vehicle Voted Tennessee’s Best Looking Cruiser
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce our marked patrol vehicle has been voted this year’s prestigious Best Looking Cruiser by the citizens of Tennessee. Each year, as part of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Annual Law Enforcement Challenge, law enforcement agencies throughout the state compete for the coveted title of Best Looking Cruiser where […]
Health Department Provides Free Testing with Everlywell COVID-19 Test Kits
Upcoming Health Department Vaccination Events Beginning Monday, August 23, the Hamilton County Health Department will provide free self-administered COVID testing at the Tennessee Riverpark (4301 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402) Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. while supplies last. The Everlywell COVID-19 PCR test is available to adults 18 years of age and older. A […]
TDEC Announces End to Emissions Testing
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced today that vehicle emissions testing in five Tennessee counties will end on Jan. 14, 2022 now that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to the state’s air quality plan. EPA’s approval, which was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 17, […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on the placement of earth fill and the construction of bridges. Chestnut street is closed to through traffic between West 20th Street and West 25th Street and will remain closed […]
Fire Damages Apartment Unit
An apparent grease fire started by unattended food cooking on the stove damaged a kitchen at an apartment complex on South Seminole drive late Wednesday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were dispatched to the complex on a fire alarm at 915 South Seminole Dr. just before 10:30 p.m. When they […]
Catoosa County and Department of Public Health to Offer Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing at The Colonnade
RINGGOLD _ Catoosa County Board of Commissioners announced a partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health (GADPH) to provide drive through COVID-19 testing at no cost to Georgia residents at The Colonnade beginning Wednesday, August 25. Testing will continue each Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The test is a PCR […]
Attic Fire Damages House on Spriggs Street
Fire damaged a house on Spriggs Street, early Tuesday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were dispatched to 4221 Spriggs St. just before 8 p.m. on a reported residential fire. When firefighters arrived, they reported smoke inside the residence. Everyone inside the structure had gotten out prior to the fire crews […]
Catoosa County Agencies Supporting State and Federal Investigation of Potentially Improper Storage of Suspected Hazardous Chemicals
RINGGOLD _ A tip from a citizen leads to an investigation of abandoned chicken houses at 15687 Alabama Highway where a substantial quantity of barrels containing unknown chemicals was discovered. Catoosa County firefighters made an initial investigation and requested assistance from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, and the U.S. Environmental Protection […]
Health Department Recommends Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine for Immunocompromised People
Upcoming Health Department Vaccination Events In alliance with updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Hamilton County Health Department recommends that immunocompromised individuals receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial two doses. Studies indicate that moderately to severely immunocompromised people do not always build the same […]
East Ridge City Council Meeting of Aug. 12
Camp Jordan is No Gold Mine
We have all heard, many times, that Camp Jordan is the Crown Jewel of East Ridge. We have been told that investments in Camp Jordan pay off in the long run by keeping taxes low, that “Camp Jordan is a gold mine” – a direct quote from Vice Mayor Vince Dean, way back in the […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will implement a closure of the US-27 Southbound ramp to I-24 Westbound to complete the installation of a new storm drainpipe. This closure will begin on Friday 8/13/21 at 9 PM and continue […]
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