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Help sought in Flintstone slaying case

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Walker County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help in a homicide investigation that occurred just before Christmas.

Chattanooga: Two people sought in auto thefts

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Chattanooga police auto theft investigators need help identifying two people considered persons of interest in several auto thefts that occurred in the area of the Gateway Towers at 959 Gateway Ave.

Erin Brockovich to visit Kingston spill site

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is coming to Kingston, Tenn., on Thursday to meet with residents harmed by TVA’s fly-ash spill at the Kingston Steam Plant.

Power outages being restored around Chattanooga

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

EPB crews are out in force across North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee today to restore power outages from last night’s wind and rain.

Some floodwaters receding, more flooding predicted

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Water that flooded many Hamilton County roadways is receding this morning, and officials with the county Highway Department already have reopened both Hunter Road and Edgmon Road, said department Superintendent Ben Wilson.

Chattanooga: Motorists experience few problems despite bad roads, weather

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Motorists encountered few problems on local interstates this morning, but heavy rainfall Tuesday night created several large potholes that are being repaired, said Tennessee Department of Transportation spokeswoman Jennifer Flynn.

Montgomery Gentry to headline Riverbend 2009

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Country music performers Montgomery Gentry will headline Riverbend Festival 2009 on Friday, June 12, according to festival management.

Area schools closing due to weather

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

A number of Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia schools and agencies will be closed Wednesday due to heavy rains.

Hamilton County Schools delayed one hour Wednesday

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

Students in Hamilton County will start school one hour later Wednesday due to heavy rainfall, officials said this evening.

Georgia: Tobacco tax expected among revenue legislation

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

A $1 per-pack increase in the state’s 37-cent cigarette tax could pull in an additional $350 million in revenue and help the state get back up after a revenue tumble, on GOP state lawmaker said.