The “Mike for Judge” Finance Team proudly announced today it has raised $115,235 from 251 donors to support Mike Dumitru’s candidacy to be the next Division II Circuit Court Judge in Hamilton County.  More importantly, the campaign has a cash-on-hand balance of $94,717 with multiple major fundraisers planned in the coming weeks. “Since launching his […]

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers on Tuesday urged Tennessee wildlife officials to immediately halt all plans to clearcut 2,000 acres of hardwood trees at the publicly-owned Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area in White County, according to Tennessee/Lookout Calling the plan damaging to the environment and the local economy, and criticizing the state’s Wildlife Resources Agency for […]

On Wednesday, Austin Garrett announced the endorsement of three sheriffs representing Catoosa County, Dade County, and Walker County, Georgia. The endorsements come from Sheriff Gary Sisk of Catoosa, Sheriff Ray Cross of Dade, and Sheriff Steve Wilson of Walker. Each Sheriff submitted an endorsement letter to Garrett. Sheriff Sisk of Catoosa stated: “In my opinion, […]

On Friday Austin Garrett announced the endorsement from Sheriff Chuck Phillips of Jackson County in Alabama to his campaign for Sheriff in Hamilton County. “This is what it takes to be Sheriff.” Stated Sheriff Phillips of Jackson County. “Leading by example. Respecting and trusting your coworkers and superiors. Loyalty to not only the cause, but […]

Mike Chauncey is throwing his hat into the ring for the Hamilton County Commission District 8 seat. Chauncey, who is Vice Mayor for the City of East Ridge, said he wants to serve on the commission to “ask the tough questions.” “I don’t want to be anybody’s rubber stamp,” Chauncey said in a phone interview […]

East Ridge resident Tucker McClendon will pick up qualifying papers Monday to run for the vacant District 8 Hamilton County Commission seat. McClendon will also file the necessary documents in order to allow him to begin raising money for his campaign. McClendon, the current chairman of the Hamilton County School Board, will run to succeed […]

After launching her re-election campaign nearly three months ago, the finance committee leading the fundraising efforts for Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom announced today it has raised more than $100,000 in just 100 days from local supporters across Hamilton County. “The outpouring of support for Judge Statom has been incredible,” observed Garnett […]

Boyd Patterson seeks to serve Hamilton County as the next Division III Criminal Court Judge. After working closely with Hamilton County Law Enforcement throughout his twenty years of public service, the Prosecutor-turned-Public Defender has now received support from two major law enforcement organizations.  “As Police Officers and Sheriff Deputies, the members of F.O.P. Rock City […]

Republican candidate for District Attorney Coty Wamp officially announced today that at her first campaign event on Thursday, November 4, collected more than $113,000.   Wamp’s event, hosted at the home of Holli Counts and businessman Joe Grendys, brought more than 100 donors together in support of Wamp’s efforts to attack the growing violent crime problem in […]

Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd (Dist. 8) will hold a community meeting tonight in East Ridge concerning the redistricting of the county commission. The meeting is slated for Thursday evening at the East Ridge Community Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A second meeting is scheduled for the following Monday, Oct. 25 at the Justice […]