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Food City Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive

November 14, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Food City is preparing to kick-off their second annual Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive.     “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months.  Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, including our Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive.  […]

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Red Wolves Soccer Club Expands Stadium Services and Amenities

November 7, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club is expanding the lineup of services and amenities that will be part of the professional team’s future stadium and surrounding mixed-use development. A VIP experience, beer garden, large youth area and space for events before and after the games are included in the designs for the $150 million development. […]

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Notes from October ‘Meet the Mayor’ Event

November 6, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Meet the Mayor meetings have been very informative with guest speakers providing a deeper insight into their areas as they pertain to our city.  We began with our Assistant City Manager then our newly hired City Manager, our Hamilton County School Board District 8 Board Member, plus various City Directors.  Check the website www.eastridgetn.gov for future […]

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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26

October 21, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is holding a public ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new Lead Education Station. Housed in the Southside Branch of the Chattanooga Public Library,the Lead Education Station will provide residents with a dedicated location to access resources about lead poisoning and prevention. Marking National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the event […]

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October’s ‘Meet the Mayor’ at City Library

October 16, 2019 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams will hold another in a series of his “Meet the Mayor” events on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the City Library. The event is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library inside City Hall on Tombras Avenue. This month’s special guest will be the library’s Director, Patty Weaver.

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TAWC Conducting Annual Flushing Program

October 11, 2019 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Tennessee American Water has begun its annual flushing of water mains and hydrants throughout its water system serving Chattanooga, East Ridge, Red Bank, Lookout Mountain, GA and TN, and Rossville, GA. Tennessee American Water conducts an annual flushing program of its water distribution system to help ensure continued high-quality water service. Flushing the water system […]

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HCHD Urges Residents to Get Annual Flu Shot

October 4, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is now offering flu shots at all their locations. Anyone 6 months or older is encouraged to get the vaccine. Medicare, TennCare, and select other insurance providers can be billed. For those who want to pay out-of-pocket for a flu vaccination, the cost is $35, or $55 for the ages […]

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Burn Ban in Effect

September 30, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – September 30, 2019 – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau (Bureau) is extending the burning ban in Hamilton County until further notice due to severe drought conditions. “We appreciate citizens understanding the need to exercise caution in light of these potentially hazardous conditions,” […]

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TDEC Holds Public Meeting on I-75/I-24 Construction Project

September 20, 2019 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

More than a dozen interested residents attended a Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation public hearing at East Ridge High School on Thursday evening concerning the construction of the new interstate exchange. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has made application to TDEC for a water quality certification permit for stream and wetland alterations related […]

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TAWC Shares More Information about Water Main Break

September 20, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Tennessee American Water is sharing more detailed information with the community about the 36-inch main break that occurred on September 12.  “It is important to Tennessee American Water to be transparent with our customers about the circumstances surrounding the main break last week,” said Tennessee American Water President Darlene Williams.  “We are committed to sharing […]

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Traffic Advisory from TDOT

September 20, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, TDOT contract crews will open a newly‑constructed section of the existing ramp at Exit 1C from U.S. 27 South at the end of the Olgiati Bridge in Chattanooga. The new section will extend the length of the ramp from 4th Street to 6th Street. After the new section of the […]

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TDEC to Hold Public Hearing at ERHS on Thursday

September 19, 2019 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The Tennessee Department of of Environment and Conservation is having a public hearing at East Ridge High School on Thursday, Sept. 19, officials announced earlier this month. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an informational session, followed at 6:30 by public comments. The purpose of the hearing is to inform the public and […]

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TAWC Begins to Restore Water Service

September 14, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Earlier Saturday morning around 4 a.m. local time Tennessee American Water successfully completed repairs to the impacted water main and has begun the process of restoring the system.  The return to normal operating conditions will occur slowly and return last to customers at the highest elevations within the system, such as Lookout Mountain and Elder […]

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UPDATED: Water Break Fixed; Voluntary Boil Water Advisory Remains in Place

September 13, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

UPDATE: Tennessee American Water says water main break has been repaired, but the Voluntary Boil Advisory is still in effect. Daphne Kirksey with Tennessee American Water says the utility is still asking people to conserve water. It may take several more hours to return complete water service, especially for those in higher elevations. Tennessee American […]

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First-Ever Citizens’ Police Academy to Begin on Monday

September 13, 2019 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Police Department will kick off its first-ever Citizens’ Police Academy on Monday, September 16, officials said earlier this week. Officials said the 10-week academy will give an opportunity for residents to become better acquainted with some of East Ridge’s Finest, and provide a unique perspective on the challenges that police officers face […]

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