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TDOT Roadway Activity Report

July 17, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY Tunnel cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on US-11(US-64, SR-2), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on US-127(SR-8), and the Bachman Tubes on US-41 (US-76, S.R.8): On 07/22/20 from 8 PM – 6 AM, there will be a tunnel cleaning operation at the McCallie tunnels using a flagging operation, allowing alternate movements in each […]

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Health Department Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposure at the Funeral of Gene Goodner

July 16, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department is notifying the public of a potential COVID-19 exposure that occurred at the funeral services of Gene Goodner on July 10 at Heritage Funeral Homes, 7454 E. Brainerd Road. Case investigations revealed that individuals attended funeral services during their infectious period of COVID-19.  It is recommended that anyone who attended […]

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News

Health Department and City of Chattanooga Announce Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Wood Recycling Center

July 14, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with the City of Chattanooga, is notifying the community of a potential COVID-19 exposure that occurred at the Wood Recycling Center, 3925 North Hawthorne Street on July 10 and Saturday, July 11 from 8 AM-4 PM each day. Case investigations revealed that members of the public who entered […]

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‘Rising Star’ Carlin is New OLPH Principal

July 14, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

From the time Caroline Carlin arrived on the campus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) just one year ago, she had a plan to promote educational excellence as the Academic Dean. Caroline embraces a healthy tension between collaboration and challenge. As Caroline completes her doctorate degree, she has had widespread exposure to 21st-century pedagogy […]

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

HCSO Awarded National Commission on Correctional Health Care Accreditation

July 14, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce The Accreditation and Standards Committee of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), voted on April 3 to accredit the Hamilton County Jail for its compliance with the NCCHC’s Standards for Health Services in Jails. “Receiving this certification is a testament to the level of […]

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TDOT Contractor to Complete New Traffic Pattern on I‑75 North at the I‑24 West Split

July 13, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

As part of the I-75/I-24 design-build interchange modification project in Hamilton County, TDOT contract crews will complete the final step to establish a new temporary traffic pattern on I-75 North that will affect traffic coming up from Georgia and traffic merging from the Tennessee Welcome Center and Exit 1 (East Ridge). The work to set […]

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Health Department Reports a COVID-19 Death, Exposure at Coolidge Park, Old Chicago Pizza (Hixson), Tennessee Aquarium, and the Quillin-Hammonds Wedding at Stratton Hall

July 11, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Health Department has determined through COVID-19 contact tracing that potential exposures occurred at the Coolidge Park fountain area July 1, Old Chicago Pizza (Hixson) for dine-in service on July 2, the Tennessee Aquarium on July 4, and the Quillin-Hammonds wedding at Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Individuals were at these locations during their infectious […]

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Health Department Reports a COVID-19 Death, Testing Opportunities, Free Masks, and Open Positions

July 10, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

The Hamilton County Health Department reports an additional COVID-19 death and increases in positive cases. The 37th death was a white non-Hispanic male between 61-70 years with underlying medical conditions. “Our sympathies go out to the family of the deceased, and we wish a speedy recovery to all our active cases,” said Health Department Administrator […]

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Mask-uerade

July 10, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The definition of masquerade is “a false show or pretense”.  I think that’s exactly what the mask mandate/debate has created.  If wearing masks (i.e. sock material, dirty t-shirt, 3M dust mask, bandana, etc.) is so darn effective, then why didn’t we do this initially rather than shutting down our society for two months.  Restaurants were […]

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VIDEO: July 9 City Council Meeting

July 10, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER, Uncategorized

TDOT Roadway Activity Report

July 10, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, at North and South Terrace approaching the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, and on Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge. Double […]

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VIDEO: July 6 Beer Board Meeting

July 9, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

Sheriff Hammond Statement on Enforcement of Mandatory Mask Order

July 7, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

Sheriff Jim Hammond is offering the following statement regarding county officials’ mask mandate and the sheriff’s office’s enforcement efforts. “In light of the alarming increase of COVID-19 cases we are seeing in Hamilton County, I support the County Mayor’s efforts to slow the spread of this virus,” Hammond said in a press release. “While the […]

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Health Department Announces COVID-19 Exposure at the Hicks-Herring Wedding at the Collegedale Commons

July 4, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department announces a COVID-19 exposure at the Hicks-Herring wedding held on June, 27, at the Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, in Collegedale. The rehearsal dinner was held at the same location on June 26. Several people that attended the wedding have tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Department recommends being tested […]

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Health Department Reports Three Additional COVID-19 Deaths; Potential COVID-19 Exposure at County Courthouse

July 3, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department regretfully reports three additional COVID-19 deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths to 33. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to these families,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “We want to encourage our community to practice social distancing and wear masks in public. Community […]

Filed Under: FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

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