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Property assessment underway in county

It’s that time again.

Collegedale approves new budget

The city of Collegedale is moving forward with a budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 that calls for no tax increase. The City Commission unanimously approved the budget on first reading at its most recent meeting.

Summer means reading fun at area libraries

When school’s out for the summer, reading can be the last thing on kids’ minds. Luckily for many, libraries across East Hamilton have plenty of summer programs to keep both bibliophobes and bibliophiles happy.

Harrison Bay State Park celebrates 75th with summer of fun

One of Hamilton County’s favorite pieces of nature has an anniversary coming up.

Local family hits the road to clean up Tennessee

While Harlan Porfiri, 8, imagined her summer vacation totally different, some elements are still the same. Harlan is taking a trip with her family — it just happens to be a monthlong RV trip across the state of Tennessee all in the name of cleaning up the state.

East Hamilton-grown band Kelsey’s Woods to play Riverbend

Dave Kennedy remembers going to Riverbend Festival and seeing bands he calls “a little left of center.”

New leaders at East Hamilton schools

When school starts back this fall there will be plenty of new faces in East Hamilton County, including several in the principal’s office.

Southern’s Village Market in Collegedale to showcase local art

Not everyone in East Hamilton wants to drive all the way to downtown Chattanooga for a little arts and culture.

Unlikely instrument piques interest of Collegedale

Collegedale resident Ernest Clark has a knack for a unique musical instrument. It’s like the violin, he said, only it’s something you can find in your tool shed.

Ooltewah resident striving to beat world record while helping community

Some people host benefit concerts to impact their community. Others sell treats door to door or raise money by running a race.

Enterprise South gears up for Young Explorers summer program

Sometimes it seems like kids these days are more comfortable playing on a tablet computer than going outside.

River City Dentistry makes home in East Hamilton

It’s a long way from the Rockies of Montana to Chattanooga, but Dr. Damien Armstrong said the move is just like making a homestead.

Collegedale considers smoking ban

Collegedale resident David Barto doesn’t like getting in the car and smelling like cigarette smoke after leaving the city’s Imagination Station playground.

East Brainerd Elementary construction begins soon

Within the next six weeks, construction is expected to start on the new East Brainerd Elementary School building, which will be located at East Brainerd Intermediate School’s current campus.

Collegedale seeks input on strategic plan

When Collegedale turns 45 this fall, its city planner, Kelly Martin, hopes to be able to present a pretty special birthday gift.

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