Submitted by Heather on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 8:17am
Appeal hearings have been scheduled and rescheduled — and now rescheduled again — for former public works director Jeff Long and former police chief David Eubanks, who are both opposing their terminations on March 22.
The most recent hearing, set for April 29, has now been cancelled. The date conflicted with an annual county commission convention, which Jeff Long was previously committed for.
Submitted by Todd on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 10:24am
A bill passed by the Georgia House on March 22, and later by the Senate, grants Catoosa County an additional member on Hutcheson Medical Center’s hospital authority board. This would give Catoosa four members, the same as Walker County.
But, as part of the bill, Dade County is left with a difficult decision: to either pledge financial support and keep its two board members, or drop to one member.
Submitted by Todd on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 10:20am
Fort Oglethorpe city leaders have rescheduled the appeal hearings for fired police chief David Eubanks and public works director Jeff Long for Monday, April 29.
The hearings will begin with Long’s appeal to interim city manager Harold Silcox’s decision to terminate him and then follow with the same appeal for Eubanks, according to mayor Lynn Long.
Both former employees have retained attorney McCracken Poston to represent them in the hearing. Poston is working with attorney Stuart James from Chattanooga on these matters, he said.
Submitted by Todd on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 8:14am
The board of directors for Hutcheson Medical Center in Fort Oglethorpe and its Hospital Authority announced this week its support of Catoosa and Walker counties’ plans to back financing with a bond for restructuring and consolidating long-term debt from the previous administrations.
As part of the agreement, the counties asked Hutcheson to explore alternative long-term financing strategies, including leasing Hutcheson to another hospital, as a way to minimize taxpayer risk.
Submitted by Heather on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 3:30pm
The new Roku 3 iTV device is out. It is smaller, more powerful, and has a software upgrade (ver.5). See how the roku 2 LT compares to the roku 3. The Roku 3 adds the following fuctions over the LT:
Submitted by Heather on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 1:44pm
On Saturday, April 27, volunteers will gather in Catoosa County for Replanting Ringgold, an event organized and hosted by North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC) as an effort to plant trees in areas devastated by the 2011 tornado. Employees and family members associated with NGEMC and other partnering sponsors will work through the day to plant trees in areas around Cherokee Valley. The day will culminate with a special memorial tree-planting and dedication to be held at 4 p.m., at Ringgold City Park off of Emberson Drive. The tree will be planted near Chickamauga Creek.
Submitted by Heather on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 9:59am
The Ringgold City Council accepted the first reading of its new board of ethics ordinance on Monday, April 22, but will continue to discuss details regarding the composition of the board before accepting a final reading and implementing the ordinance.
The new ethics commission will act as an independent board designed to hear complaints or violations of the city’s current code of ethics.
Submitted by Heather on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 8:24am
After a one-year hiatus, the Down Home Days festival will return to celebrate its 41st year of spring entertainment in Chickamauga.
The Chickamauga Lions Club sponsors the festival as its primary fundraiser of the year, according to event organizer Donna Calhoun.
Decreased membership in 2012 prevented the continuation, but a surge in volunteers for 2013 has made the family-friendly event possible for 2013.
Submitted by Heather on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 8:16am
A local race took place Saturday, to honor those involved in Monday's bombings in Boston.
The Chickamauga Chase is the Chattanooga area's oldest and largest race held each year.
This year, organizers reached out to runners who did not get to finish the Boston Marathon.
Runners were also encouraged to wear blue and yellow in support.
Just 5 days after the Boston Marathon, one runner is at the Chikamauga Chase.
He says he wouldn't miss this race for the world.
Submitted by Heather on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 8:10am
The new Ringgold Market has become a hit, as hundreds of folks from across the region made Saturday morning trips down Nashville Street to check out the locally grown products.
In association with the Chattanooga Market, our Ringgold Farmers' Market will take place every Saturday from June 1st to September 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon around the Courthouse in Historic Downtown Ringgold.
Current vendors range from those selling fresh produce, flowers, and meats, to those selling handcrafted accessories such as handbags.
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