Submitted by Todd on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 8:41am
Hutcheson Medical Center officials released financial results for February at Monday’s board of directors’ budget and finance committee meeting showing three consecutive months of positive operations.
Hutcheson leadership reported that positive February earnings were $601,202, which represents an improvement of $768,899 over budget and a $1,684,586 gain as compared to February 2012. Hospital officials noted the ongoing trend in the percentage of hospitalized patients with commercial insurance and Medicare as compared to last year.
Submitted by Heather on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 9:23am
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court today again will confront the issue of gay marriage, hearing arguments on a U.S. law that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples.
Almost two hours of oral argument before the court will focus on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), just a day after the nine justices considered the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage.
The Obama administration's lawyers agree that DOMA is unconstitutional, and U.S. Solicitor Gen. Donald B. Verrilli Jr. will urge justices to invalidate it.
Submitted by Heather on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 8:53am
Inspired by a true story, “Of Blood and Brothers: Book One – A Novel of the Civil War” spins a tale of two southern brothers, who unintentionally find themselves serving in opposing armies during America’s Civil War.
Written by USMC combat veteran, E. Michael Helms, the novel is largely based in the Florida Panhandle, but includes a generous portion which follows the exploits of Daniel Malburn and the 6th FL Infantry through the battles of Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain/Missionary Ridge.
Submitted by Heather on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 9:39am
On the weekend of March 9, parents, coaches and qualifying participants gathered in Cookeville, Tn. for the State of Tennessee Wrestling Tournament.
To qualify for the State Tournaments each participant had to finish in the TOP 4 of the Region tournaments on March 2nd.
Also on the same weekend Georgia Wrestlers gathered in Pauldin County, Georgia to decide their State Championships.
Coach Richard Brown of Ringgold Wrestling is proud to announce the following results of those two State Tournaments.
Georgia Placements:
Submitted by Heather on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 8:23am
More than 60 people turned out for Fort Oglethorpe city council's meeting Monday night — and many of them spoke publicly about their dissatisfaction with recent terminations.
The first citizen to speak was Paula Stinnett, who spoke with force and courage as she reprimanded mayor Lynn Long, council members Johnny Smith, Louis Hamm and even newcomer Clay Kissner for their recent actions.
Submitted by Heather on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 8:36am
The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force raided a marijuana operation in Flintstone on Friday, March 22.
According to LMJCDT officials:
Christopher Carson, 42, his wife April, 41, their son William, 20 and his fiancée Brittney Shavers, 21, were arrested during the seizure.
A hydroponic grow room had been built in the basement of a house the Carsons were living in at 1635 N. Cedar Lane.
The search warrant was executed at 9:30 a.m. and it took three hours to collect and inventory all of the evidence at the scene.
Submitted by Heather on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 8:10am
In a special called meeting Friday at 3 p.m. Fort Oglethorpe mayor Lynn Long mixed things up in what councilman Earl Gray described as “a sad day for the city”. Two closed meetings were held to discuss personnel issues. The first concluded with city manager Ron Goulart giving his resignation.
“Through no fault of my own, I am submitting my letter of resignation,” Goulart said when the meeting started. Goulart has worked as city manager in Fort Oglethorpe for six years and was not ready to leave, he said. “I can count the votes. I thought I would make it easier on everyone.”
Submitted by Heather on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 4:48pm
Behind all the press that Nielsen got this week regarding the increase in so called “Zero-TV” homes, there were some other fascinating tidbits in the just released Q4 2012 Cross-Platform report.
Submitted by Heather on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 8:16am
Police are looking into thefts at the construction site of Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School’s new gymnasium.
According to the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department, a theft occurred between 6:30 p.m. on March 14 and 7 a.m. on March 15, in which construction materials were taken from the site.
The theft included approximately $600 worth of steel angle, some of which was galvanized.
The five steel pieces, that are 4-inches by 4-inches wide and 10-feet long, were taken from the gated area on the backside of the gym.
Submitted by Heather on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 8:14am
Taking time to celebrate accomplishments and enjoy an evening among peers was the reason for the annual Starry Night Gala at the Colonnade March 9.
The event brought many prominent individuals and business leaders together for the beautiful event hosted by the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce.
“This is a real celebration of the business community,” chamber president Martha Eaker said. “We have survived the hard times and this is a chance for the members to come out and enjoy themselves.”
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