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County to Help Food Banks with $195K

November 7, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

East Ridge Food Pantry to Receive $10,000 The Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved the County Mayor’s resolution allocating $195,000 in unrestricted opioid settlement funds to local food banks. These one-time funds will support more than 34,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by the federal government shutdown. “This is a moment for […]

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Benefit on Sunday to Help Family Burned Out in G’Town Gardens Fire

November 6, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

If you’re hungry for some fine barbeque and to help some folks who’ve been burned out of their apartment you’re in luck. Josh Gilreath, the owner of award-winning Tennessee Rebel Barbeque is hosting an event on Sunday November 9 that’s called “Where there’s smoke there’s family.”  It will be held at Holy Smoke Cigars at […]

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City Hires Manager for Venue 1921

November 6, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

City officials in East Ridge recently announced that Tara Viland has been ​selected as the Venue Manager for the city’s new event center, Venue 1921 at East Ridge. This multipurpose space will cover 12,000 square feet and is scheduled to open in early 2026, following the completion of construction by the end of 2025. Viland […]

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HCSO Offers Halloween Safety Precautions for Families

October 29, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

As Hamilton County prepares for Halloween celebrations on Halloween night and throughout the weekend, Sheriff Austin Garrett would like to remind you to keep safety a top priority. Spooky events will include Trunk-or-Treats, neighborhood trick-or-treating, and county-wide youth-related programs. To help ensure a safe Halloween, remember the following precautions: For Trick-or-Treaters & Families Children under […]

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Christmas Parade Looms

October 27, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge is excited to announce the return of its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hometown favorite lights up Ringgold Road each year with glowing floats, marching bands, holiday characters, and the unmistakable small-town Christmas magic that makes East Ridge shine. “This parade really brings out […]

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Parkridge Health to Host ‘Crush the Crisis’ Prescription Drug Take Back Event

October 24, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Parkridge Health System will host its annual “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back event on Saturday, Oct. 25 to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and promote safe disposal practices of unused or expired medications. The event, which coincides with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, […]

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Catoosa County Government Changes Online Presence with New Domain

October 7, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

County Websites Change to CatoosaCountyGa.Gov RINGGOLD – Beginning Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2025, Catoosa County Government websites will change from the Catoosa.com domain to CatoosaCountyGa.Gov. People who use the former Catoosa.com domain will be automatically redirected to the new CatoosaCountyGA.Gov domain for a period of time. The change reflects accordance with official government website domains […]

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Pup-grade Your Home, Get Purr-fect Companions with Half-Price Pet Adoptions

October 1, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

RINGGOLD – Treat yourself or someone you love with a paw-sitively great offer from Catoosa County Animal Control now through Halloween. Fur baby adoption fees through the month of October are $30, half the regular $60 fee, and include spay/neuter and a wellness check. A variety of beautiful cats and dogs are in the care […]

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Fall Festival at Camp Jordan this Weekend

September 23, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge invites the public to the 2025 Fall Festival, now a two-day celebration of fall fun, community, and local flavor. The event will feature more than 200 vendors, food trucks, live music, family attractions, and free activities for all ages. Admission and parking are free. The event will take place on […]

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Food Lion Feeds and Customers Team Up to Fight Hunger

September 19, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Annual Apple Bag Campaign provided more than 40 million meals since 2014  SALISBURY, NC – Food Lion Feeds is launching its annual Gala Apple Bag campaign as part of its continued efforts to help reduce food insecurity throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating footprint. Food Lion customers can purchase specially marked Gala apple bags from Sept. 17 […]

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City Hosting Disaster Loan Outreach Center

September 5, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge, in coordination with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), announced today that a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) will open at East Ridge City Hall, 1517 Tombras Avenue, on Saturday, September 6. The center will serve as a local resource for homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits […]

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Disaster Assistance Available for Catoosa County; Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center

August 30, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

ATLANTA – Businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding on August 12, 2025, in Catoosa County can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) to assist Georgians in the declared county applying for SBA disaster loan assistance […]

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Bohannon Appointed Administrator of Health Department’s Health and Social Services Division

July 9, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced his appointment of Beka Bohannon as the next Administrator of the Hamilton County Health and Social Services Division. Bohannon, who currently serves as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, has played a key role in shaping the county’s response to the opioid crisis and leading its nationally recognized recovery courts. […]

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‘Food Lion Feeds’ Summer Initiative Focuses on Curbing Child Hunger

June 23, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

More than 97 million meals have been provided to nourish children in need SALISBURY, NC – Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, is launching its annual Summers Without Hunger campaign, an initiative that has provided more than 97 million meals* to hungry children and their families since its inception in 2019. Summers Without Hunger helps fight […]

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CPD Investigator Garners Optimist Award

May 28, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga Police Department and the Scenic Chattanooga Optimist Club are proud to announce that this year’s recipient of the “Respect for Law Officer of the Year Award” will be Chattanooga Police Department Investigator Chris Blackburn.  Investigator Blackburn will be honored on Thursday, May 29 at State of Confusion restaurant, 301 E. Main Street, Chattanooga, […]

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