NASHVILLE – While the offer of free meals, door prizes, or free advice may lead you to attend a seminar when you wouldn’t otherwise, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers that many insurance and financial firms contact middle-aged and older adults or host free meal seminars with the goal of selling […]
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Partners with East Ridge Futbol Club
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC has announced a three-year partnership with East Ridge Futbol Club (ERFC). The USL League One club will aid in coaching education, player development, fundraising and more. ERFC, whose sole focus is providing a top-notch recreational program for young players, was founded in 2011 by the city of East Ridge. The 501c3 nonprofit evolved from […]
HCSO Mourns the Passing of K9 Deputy Zorro
Sheriff Jim Hammond and the HCSO are sad to announce retired K-9 Deputy Zorro passed away on Sunday, February 10. Zorro was born in 2007 and began his career in 2008 with the HCSO. He served with distinction until officially retiring in 2015. He was trained in criminal apprehension, handler protection, tracking, and narcotics detection. […]
ERFD Partners with State Fire Marshal’s Office to Promote ‘Close the Door’ Campaign
Saving a life in a house fire could only require something as simple as closing a door. Experts say that sleeping with a closed bedroom door could hold back flames and smoke long enough for occupants to wake up and attempt escape. To help raise awareness of this simple but effective life-saving message, the East […]
Custer Among First Graduating Class of Certified Public Manager Program
East Ridge City Manager Kenny Custer recently completed the Tennessee Certified Public Manager (CPM) program. The inaugural class of the CPM program, based in the UT Institute for Public Service’s Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, graduated at the Old Supreme Court Chamber in the Capitol Building in Nashville. Fourteen participants from local, state and federal […]
Beware of Sweetheart Scams This Valentines Day
NASHVILLE – With Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14, 2019) quickly approaching, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of ‘sweetheart’ scammers who claim to love you but, in reality, are only after your money. “Valentine’s Day is a time to show your loved ones how much you […]
Garrett Takes Oath as HCSO Chief Deputy
Earlier Monday morning, Austin Garrett was officially sworn in as Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy by Judge Gary Starnes. Surrounded by his family, friends, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and numerous law enforcement personnel and elected officials from the tri-state area, Austin Garrett took the oath of office at the Hamilton County […]
Street Resurfacing to Begin Early in City
As a result of an apparent early Spring, contractors will begin resurfacing streets in East Ridge ahead of schedule, officials said Friday. According to a press release, the following streets will be resurfaced: Camp Jordan Road, Beulah Drive, Edwina Court, Jordan Run Road, Eads Road, Fawn Drive, Martha Avenue, Barry Road, Maxwell Road (Extension/Dead-end), Le Clerq […]
Former Little League Football Treasurer Indicted on Theft Charge
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Marion County woman, charged with stealing from a Little League football organization. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, on October 5, 2017, TBI Agents began investigating an allegation of embezzlement from the Marion County […]
SFMO Reminds Tennesseans to ‘Candle with Care’ ahead of Valentine’s Day
NASHVILLE – Along with chocolates and flowers, decorative candles are often given by sweethearts at Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). While candles are fragrant home décor, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that candles must be used properly to avoid the potential loss of life, injury, and property damage from an accidental fire. […]
Overbey, U.S. Attorney, Backs the Blue
Although we are only a little more than a month into 2019, statistics from the Officer Down Memorial Page indicate that across the nation 15 police officers have already been killed in the line of duty. One officer death is too many. Fifteen is an outrage! These same statistics indicate that in 2018 a total of […]
It’s Quittin’ Time in Tennessee!
Tennessee Quit Week _ Feb. 4-8 _ is the annual event that encourages those who are smoking, vaping, or using smokeless tobacco to begin their quit journeys. Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in Tennessee, yet the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department understands the difficulty of quitting nicotine in any form. They offer […]
New Food City Set to Open
Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much anticipated January 30th opening of the new Ringgold/Ft. Oglethorpe Food City. The 49,700+ square foot supermarket is located on Highway US-41 and will serve as the area’s second location. “The area residents in both Tennessee and Georgia have certainly been supportive of our company and we’re extremely […]
TAWC Shares Tips on Preventing Water Pipes from Freezing and Breaking
As cold weather begins to settle in the Tennessee Valley, Tennessee American Water reminds its customers to take steps to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes as well as frozen meters. “Extreme weather events like sub-freezing temperatures for an extended period can cause pipes in vulnerable areas to freeze and burst and result […]
New Food City Grand Opening on Wednesday
Food City officials announced Thursday morning that the much-anticipated Grand Opening of its store just across the Georgia state line will be on Wednesday, Jan. 30. According to a press release, On Tuesday, Jan. 29, there will be a “Business After Hours Reception” from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a ribbon cutting and […]
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