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TDEC Closing All State Parks

April 3, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23. This is a complete closure of facilities and access to all Tennessee State Parks […]

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Sheriff Hammond Releases Statement Regarding COVID-19

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

In light of COVID-19 concerns, Sheriff Jim Hammond is offering the following statement. “In light of Governor Bill Lee’s updated executive order asking citizens to stay at home, it is very important our residents and businesses in Hamilton County adhere to this order and help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Many […]

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VIDEO: County Briefing on Coronavirus April 2

April 2, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

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Gov. Lee Requires Tennesseans to Stay at Home

April 2, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

NASHVILLE –  Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will sign Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state. “Over the last few weeks, we have seen decreases in movement around the state as Tennesseans socially distance and stay at home,” […]

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State’s Top Prosecutors Urge Public to Report Coronavirus Relief Fraud

April 1, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Tennessee’s top prosecutors—three United States Attorneys and the Tennessee Attorney General—are coordinating their efforts to prevent Tennesseans from being victimized by fraud schemes and other unlawful acts during disaster-relief efforts and the coronavirus pandemic and will investigate and prosecute all instances of coronavirus-related fraud schemes targeting Tennesseans. Sadly, many Americans fall victim to fraud schemes […]

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Health Department Opens COVID-19 Community Testing Site, Outlines Referral Process, Presents Updated Data

March 31, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department announces the opening of a COVID-19 community testing site to accelerate COVID-19 testing in our community. A formal referral from a medical provider is required for testing and testing will be by appointment only. “We are pleased to announce the opening of an additional COVID-19 specimen collection site in our […]

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City to Allow Bars to Sell Beer for Takeout

March 31, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

In response to bars throughout the city being shuttered and potentially put out of business by closing during the coronavirus pandemic, on Tuesday, city officials issued an executive order that would allow them to sell beer for carry-out and delivery. The proprietors of businesses who currently have an on-premise beer permit would have to apply […]

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Video: Hamilton County Briefing March 30

March 31, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

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EPB Keeping Community Connected

March 30, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community, we want to assure you that we are here for you in these challenging times. We are focused on working with other local leaders and community partners to help slow the spread while developing new ways we can support you to keep you connected. EPB Quick […]

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Video: March 26 City Council Meeting

March 27, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

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Health Department COVID-19 Status Update

March 27, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department has an important announcement about a change of services and also reports the latest case information. The Health Department’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) has been updated to allow more resources to be diverted to the COVID-19 response. The new lists of essential services and temporarily suspended services are below: […]

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Vehicle Emissions Testing Suspended until May 18

March 27, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced that Executive Order No. 19, issued March 24 by Governor Bill Lee, suspended requirements for vehicle emissions testing in Tennessee from March 12 to May 18. “Suspending requirements for vehicle emissions testing in counties that conduct testing is necessary,” TDEC Commissioner David Salyers […]

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TDOT Roadway Activity Report

March 27, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Motorists are encouraged to watch for trucks entering and exiting project. Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following […]

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East Ridge Orders Non-Essential Businesses to Temporarily Close

March 25, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Following the lead of Chattanooga, the City of East Ridge issued a Civil Emergency and Proclamation Order temporarily closing all non-essential businesses effective on Thursday, March 26 at 11 p.m. “This order basically does not permit services which require close contact,” said Chris Dorsey, East Ridge City Manager.  “This includes businesses such as spas, beauty […]

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Health Department Requests COVID-19 Response Effort Supplies

March 25, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department is asking any medical, dental, or other health offices to donate any of the following supplies to the Health Department for the COVID-19 pandemic response: Synthetic fiber swabs with plastic or aluminum shafts (these are similar to swabs used for other viral testing; ex: flu, measles, RVP). These can be […]

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