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Posted: Tuesday - March 9, 2010
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City going after delinquent fee payers
Going after about $128,000, the city of Chattanooga has sued 31 nongovernmental agencies for overdue water quality fees, including churches and nonprofits, the mayor said Monday.
Posted: Monday - March 8, 2010
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Levi seeks third term as trustee for county
Hamilton County Trustee Carl Levi will kick off his campaign for a third term today with a rally from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John A. Patten Recreation Center.
Posted: Tuesday - Feb. 23, 2010
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Tax hike floated to balance city's budget
Chattanooga has cut almost as much as possible from its budget and the only other option still available could be a tax increase, Mayor Ron Littlefield said Monday.
Posted: Wednesday - Feb. 17, 2010
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Local jobs ordinance fails to pass second reading
A bid to reward local contractors and businesses who employ local businesses or use local resources failed Tuesday night to get the City Council votes necessary to become law and instead was delayed two more weeks.
Posted: Tuesday - Feb. 16, 2010
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GOP group calls for grass-roots effort
Knocking on doors and making personal phone calls are going to be the best ways to spend political dollars in local races this year, Brandon Lewis, a founder of the Republican Majority Builders group, said Monday.
Posted: Wednesday - Feb. 10, 2010
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Turning off the tap
Gov. Sonny Perdue's plans to slash 40 percent of a state loan fund that has invested at least $10 million in recent local water system upgrades is all wet, local officials say.
Posted: Wednesday - Feb. 10, 2010
Georgia bill would expand Medicare for disabled
ATLANTA -- A bill pushed by Sen. Don Thomas, R-Dalton, that would expand Medicare coverage for those under 65 who have a disability or kidney failure has passed the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee.
Posted: Monday - Feb. 1, 2010
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Mark of decades of deficiencies
Federal officials are reviewing the recent spill of 137 million gallons of raw sewage from the Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant, as well as the facility's decade of deficiencies that span the service of three Chattanooga mayors.
Posted: Tuesday - Jan. 26, 2010
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CHA: Fairmount property could still be renovated
Rezoning Fairmount Avenue Apartments will kill the Chattanooga Housing Authority's plan to demolish and rebuild the complex, but if that happens, CHA officials say they'll simply renovate current buildings and bring in new public housing residents.
Posted: Monday - Jan. 25, 2010
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Saying no to dog chains
A city ordinance could be pushed through in the next few weeks to prevent dogs from being chained for more than 24 hours.
Posted: Thursday - Jan. 21, 2010
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County Commission punts on phone surveillance plan
A proposal for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office to buy equipment so it can listen in on telephone calls will have to wait another month, county commissioners decided Wednesday.
Posted: Wednesday - Jan. 20, 2010
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Red Bank votes to extend traffic camera contract
Defying recent Tennessee House efforts to limit traffic camera penalties statewide, the Red Bank city commission voted Tuesday to extend the city’s photo-enforcement contract with American Traffic Solutions for 12 years.
Posted: Thursday - Jan. 14, 2010
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City Council looks at opening up government
Chattanooga may expand its open government policies by placing more data and information on the Internet, officials say.
Posted: Monday - Jan. 11, 2010
Lewis leaves GOP post for election panel
Brandon Lewis has stepped down as Hamilton County Republican Party finance chairman to accept a position on the Hamilton County Election Commission.
Posted: Wednesday - Jan. 6, 2010
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City nixes plans for apartment complex
The City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday night to halt any construction at the Fairmount Avenue Apartments for at least four months while the city looks at rezoning the North Chattanooga property.
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Local Politics

City going after delinquent fee payers
Going after about $128,000, the city of Chattanooga has sued 31 nongovernmental agencies for overdue water quality fees, including ...
Levi seeks third term as trustee for county
Tax hike floated to balance city's budget
Local jobs ordinance fails to pass second reading

Regional Politics

Prebul meets with creditors
Former area auto dealership owner Joseph Prebul cautiously answered creditors' questions Tuesday, revealing more than he ever has since ...
Bill says income tax is unconstitutional
Bradley's GOP mayor hopefuls tackle county issues at forum
Property tax bill may not require year-round appeals

State Politics

Carmike alcohol bill goes to governor
NASHVILLE — A bill allowing wine and liquor sales in downtown Chattanooga’s recently opened Carmike Majestic 12 theater is ...
2 target same base in GOP
Hospitals present 3.5 percent fee to raise TennCare funds
Who's running for governor?

National Politics

Obama's unveils turnaround' grants for schools
President Barack Obama on Monday announced a new intervention program for 5,000 of the nation's lowest-performing schools, available to ...
Debate over health care
Perdue influence shows in GOP governors' strategy
Avoid leaders, Palin urges Tea Party
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Hit-and-run victim's family sues bar
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