April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. East Ridge Police will be working to identify drivers who are distracted by texting, reading, and participating in other behaviors that distract them from their driving task. The East Ridge City Council supports Distracted Driving Awareness and says, “Thumbs Down to Texting and Driving”
County Officials Urge Residents to Take Actions to Prevent Mosquito-borne Illness
The two most important things the public can do to protect themselves from the Zika virus or other mosquito-borne illnesses are protect their bodies from mosquito bites and reduce mosquito breeding grounds around their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. “Mosquito season has started in Tennessee, and with it comes the potential for mosquito-borne illness,” said Hamilton […]
American Conservative Union Foundation Honors Rep. Gravitt
WASHINGTON DC _ The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACU) awarded Tennessee State Rep. Marc Gravitt earlier this week with the “Award for Conservative Excellence” for his commitment to upholding conservative principles during the 2015 General Assembly. Rep. Gravitt achieved a 92% rating on the 2015 ACU scorecard. The ceremony was held at the Tennessee State Capitol’s Legislative Library and featured remarks […]
Garden Expo Today at Camp Jordan Arena
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, present their 4th annual “Master Your Garden” Garden Expo on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10, 2016, at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. Open to the public, the hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from […]
Food Bank to Benefit from Walmart’s ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ Campaign
From March 28 through April 25, Walmart is holding its annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. The Feeding America nationwide network of 200 food banks, of which the Chattanooga Area Food Bank (Food Bank) is a member, stands to benefit […]
Large Rice Donation Helps Feed Less Fortunate
CHATTANOOGA – On October 14, 2015 the Chattanooga Area Food Bank (Food Bank) received an entire truckload—44,000 pounds in total—of rice from a farmer in Texas. This donation was organized and underwritten by a generous local individual who believes that everyone in the Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia region should have access to the healthy […]
Wooten: Call Bass Pro
Everyone call The Bass Pro corporate number. Tell them what will become of their property once that place (extended stay motel at the former Superior Creek Lodge site) is opened back up! The elected officials need to be voted out since this place was not to be opened back up! _ Kathy Wooten
Boyd’s Speedway Fires Up 2016 Season
When it comes to March many think March Madness! But for regional drivers and race fans it the time to head to the race track. Boyd’s Speedway kicked off the 2016 season with the Lucky Star 40. Schaeffer Oil Super Late Models Schaeffer Oil Super Late Models were ready to storm the 1/3 mile clay […]
Teen Health Summit
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – How do you get teens to a health screening? How about the chance to win movie tickets, a 32” TV, $100 gift card, free lunch, and to meet former Tennessee Titan player and Chattanooga native Tony Brown? On Saturday, March 19 from 11AM-4PM, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Community Outreach Program […]
North Ga. Writer Nominated for Amazon’s Kindle Scout
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. _ Everyone knows Amazon sells more than books. Lots of people check with Amazon before they buy anything, from electronics to running shoes to disposable mouth guards. And even if they don’t end up clicking the buy button, chances are they checked out the reviews of the product they were considering. Some products […]
Dizzy Dean Honors Skiles
Shawnna Skiles was surprised with a special honor Saturday night at the 29th annual Tennessee Dizzy Dean banquet held at the Abba’s House in Hixson. The City of East Ridge Athletics Supervisor was honored as the second woman to ever be placed in the Dizzy Dean Gold Circle Hall of Fame. In a letter Dizzy […]
Teen Maze Gives Teens a Choice Before it’s Too Late
Teaching teenagers about making responsible choices requires a real world classroom. For the second year in a row, local non-profit 1N3, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, and a diverse array of community partners will be hosting Choices Matter Teen Maze. This life-size maze allows students to make a life or death choice, experience the consequences, […]
ERPD Assisting in ‘Life Choices’ Exercise with Teens
Through a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, the East Ridge Police Department will be assisting 1N3, the Hamilton County Health Department, Chattanooga Police, and other agencies in the “Choices Matter Teen Maze” held at Chattanooga State on March 8-11. A Teen Maze has been described as a life-size game board to help […]
It’s Quittin’ Time in Tennessee
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department supports the Tennessee Department of Health’s newest tobacco prevention initiative called “It’s Quittin’ Time in Tennessee.” February 22-26 is a week long drive to empower current smokers with the resources they need to quit. “Tennessee Quit Week,” explains Paula Collier, Hamilton County Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, “is part of a […]
Food City’s School Bucks Program Underway
ABINGDON, VA – Food City officials recently announced the roll out of their highly successful School Bucks program to their newly acquired supermarkets in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area. Registrations are being accepted for the program through February 26th. Colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in the Chattanooga/north Georgia area are […]
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