On Thursday during its final meeting in May, the East Ridge City Council began by honoring an employee and ended by honoring taxpayers. Carol Courtney, was honored by the East Ridge Police Department on her retiring after 29 years of service as a crossing guard. The ERPD’s Lt. Daniel Stephenson, presented “Captain” Courtney with a […]
Police Briefs May 23
The following information comes from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. May 22–Day Shift 1501 Tombras Avenue: Officers observed four (4) juveniles trespassing inside the McBrien Elementary School. When officers approached, the juveniles ran and exited the school through a small window. It is believed they entered the school through the same window. The […]
County Officials Make Case for Increased Schools Budget
About two dozen interested citizens attended a budget information session hosted by Hamilton County School Board member Tucker McClendon, Tuesday evening at East Ridge High School. The school board recently passed a $443 million budget for fiscal year 2019-20, an increase of $34 million over the previous year. The additional request would in part fund […]
Police Briefs May 22
The following information is from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. May 21–Day Shift 5301 Ringgold Road: The manager of Walgreen’s reported that a female carrying an oversized purse entered the store and stole multiple cans of aerosol deodorant before leaving in a mid-2000s blue/gray Nissan Altima. The suspect is a female Caucasian in […]
Police Briefs May 21
The following information is from ERPD “pass along” reports. May 20 – Night Shift 1203 John Ross Road: Alden Profanchik, 21, of a North Carolina address, was arrested for DUI, simple possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia following a single vehicle crash involving the mailbox at this address. 5301 Ringgold Road: A woman […]
Police Briefs for May 20
The following information is courtesy of East Ridge Police Department “Pass along” reports. May 16 – Day Shift 6674 Ringgold Road: Officers were conducting a follow-up in room #278 at the Rodeway Inn regarding a theft. John Reed was in the room and was found to have active warrants through Hamilton County. Mr. Reed was […]
HCDE ‘Budget Information Session’ Set for Tuesday at High School
Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson will lead a budget information session at East Ridge High School on Tuesday, May 21, officials said. The budget review is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Also scheduled to appear with Dr. Johnson is Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger and District 8 School Board member Tucker McClendon. […]
It’s Time to Fund A Fieldhouse
In 2015 city officials condemned the home stands at Raymond James Stadium at East Ridge High School. The Pioneer football team played a full season with the hulking ruin of prefabricated concrete stands as a symbol of lack of funding for sports facilities by the Hamilton County Department of Education. in 2017, after protracted negotiations […]
ERPD Arrests May 13-19
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 13-19. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. BUFORD, ADRIAN LEBRON 2312 UNION […]
Optimist Club BBQ Slated for May 25
The East Ridge Optimist Club is holding a fundraising barbecue on Saturday, May 25 at Camp Jordan Park. Officials with the charitable organization said the event will be held at the pavilion across from the arena and run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pork and chicken plats with slaw, beans and a drink will […]
Municipal Court Docket for May 21
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 21. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Shannon Baker – Public Intoxication. Eric Benford – Carry/Possession of Weapon, Vandalism over $1,000, Vandalism under $1,000, Felony Reckless Endangerment (6). Fernandes McClurkins – Possession […]
Boyd Says Numbers Don’t Add Up During Community Meeting
District 8 Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd met with some of his constituents Thursday night at the Community Center to provide the real numbers behind why he is opposed to a proposed tax increase for education. Boyd said the numbers provided by the Hamilton County Board of Education (HCBE) to encourage support of its $34 […]
Police Briefs for May 16
This information was furnished by the East Ridge Police Department from its daily “pass along” reports. May 15 – Day Shift 4222 Ringgold Road: The manager of the Speedway Convenience Store reported that a repeat juvenile visitor stole a doughnut from the display case and fled the scene. The manager advised that this has been […]
Police Briefs for May 15
The following information is from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. May 14 – Day Shift 4214 Ringgold Road: Patrick Daly turned himself in this morning and was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. Daly, 46, of an Altamaha Street address, was booked at the jail on charges of Aggravated Domestic Assault, Vandalism, and […]
City Library Closed Next Week
The East Ridge City Library will be closed next week for renovations, officials said. The library will be closed from Monday, May 20 to Monday, May 27 to replace the carpet. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 28. Officials said that no items will be due and no fines will be charged while the […]
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