Diamond Tower, the full-service jewelry store that has been serving East Ridge for 13 years, recently moved to a new location on the eastern end of Ringgold Road. Byron Brooks, the proprietor of Diamond Tower, said that he moved his shop to 1465 Mack Smith Road, across the street from Cracker Barrel, to make shopping […]
Gravitt, Gardenhire Receive Input from Citizens
Two members of the Hamilton County delegation to the General Assembly _ Rep. Marc Gravitt and Sen. Todd Gardenhire _ held a forum at the community center on Thursday evening. The hour-long forum was an attempt to “hear what’s on your mind and learn what you are concerned about,” Sen. Gardenhire said. The sparsely-attended event […]
Group Home Resident Charged with Rape
On Thursday, a call to police to investigate a disorder at a group home for mentally challenged adults has led to the arrest of a resident on rape charges. Shantez Ferguson, 22, of 1612 Truman Avenue, a resident of the home, was charged with Rape. He was jailed on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled […]
‘Heart Attack Shack’ Open for Business
A new business with a catchy name opened its doors for patrons on Thursday. The Heart Attack Shack, a restaurant specializing in burgers, wings, nachos and fries, had its soft opening today and is planning on a big grand opening sometime later in the month. Brian Tipps, a Nashville businessman, is the owner of the […]
ERPD Asking for Help
The East Ridge Police Department is asking for help in identifying two men who have repeatedly shoplifted from a local grocery store. Officials said the men pictured in these still photo from a surveillance camera have brazenly entered the Walmart Neighborhood Market on several occasions and shoplifted large amounts of beer. Anyone with information as […]
Possible Lead on Mail Thief
A resident who lives near South Terrace reported to the police that mail was stolen from his mailbox early Tuesday morning. Now, with the help of the victim, law enforcement have at least an idea of how this thief is getting around. The victim of the theft captured photos of what appears to be a […]
Man Injured in Fire at Welworth Home
One man was injured when fire damaged his home on Welworth Avenue early Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to the house at 5901 Welworth at 12:08 a.m. Light smoke was coming from the house and the occupants were outside the structure. The fire, […]
City Hires Litchford as Interim Attorney
In a special called meeting on Thursday, the East Ridge City Council hired Mark Litchford as Interim City Attorney. Litchford, a member of the Grant Konvalinka & Harrison law firm, will replace Hal North, who resigned as City Attorney effective Jan. 1. The transition from one city attorney to another was anything but smooth. Several […]
Santa Train Spreading Joy on this Long Winter’s Night
On the first night of winter, a group of East Ridge firefighters, police officers and volunteers brought a little warmth into the world of a couple dozen families who need it most. On Wednesday evening, The Needy Child Fund’s Santa Train loaded up its sleigh _ actually two good-sized trailers _ and went out into […]
River City Corvette Club Presents Check to NCF
Members of the River City Corvette Club drove their iconic sports cars to East Ridge City Hall, Friday afternoon, to present a check to the Needy Child Fund. Ron Kellogg, the president of the organization, said the $2,000 presented to Chief Mike Williams was proceeds from the ‘Vette club’s car show at Camp Jordan last […]
City Wants Camp Jordan to be ‘Regional Park’
East Ridge officials want to expand Camp Jordan which may allow the city to capture more “sports tourism” dollars from people visiting the city. Several dozen stakeholders – including representatives from the area’s hotel/motel industry, sports league officials and local restaurant owners – met Tuesday morning at the Community Center to hear Parks & Recreation […]
It’s Official: Helton, Williams Take Seats on City Council
East Ridge has two new members of the City Council, as Esther Helton and Brian Williams were sworn in Thursday night at City Hall. Hamilton County Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom administered the oath of office to Helton, the first elected city councilwoman in 20 years. Helton swore to the oath while her daughter Lisa […]
Help Out East Ridge Animal Shelter by Shopping at Petco
People can help raise money for the East Ridge Animal Shelter by shopping at the Petco store in Fort Oglethorpe. City officials said that East Ridge was selected as a recipient of the All for Holiday Homes program. Here’s how it works: from now until Dec. 24, a portion of proceeds from sales at the […]
Chief Williams: ‘I’ve Never Seen that Kind of Fire Devastation’
Mike Williams has experienced many things in his three decades as a firefighter, but this week in Gatlinburg was unique. “I’ve never seen that many homes burned in my life,” said the East Ridge Fire Chief, Friday, after returning from a three-day stint in the fire-ravaged resort city in the Smoky Mountains. “In 30 years, […]
Young Couple Charged with Abusing Elderly Woman
A young couple have been arrested for allegedly neglecting and abusing the man’s great-grandmother. Seth Duff, 19, and his wife, Stormy, also 19, have been charged with Willful Abuse and Neglect of an Adult, according to records from the Hamilton County Jail. In addition, Stormy Duff was charged with simple possession of marijuana after authorities […]
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