In recent days, construction workers have been leveling a Hixson Pike landmark that was part of Abba’s House. According to Abba’s House global marketing director Julie Harding, the sanctuary being razed was built in 1960. "The basement of that building was used as the first sanctuary in 1955,” she said, adding that previously the church met in a house on the same ... (click for more)

Chattanooga dentist, Dr. Paul Gardner, originally from Puyallup, Wa., served a volunteer two-year mission in eastern Tennessee for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before returning to establish Emerald Dental – a family/cosmetic practice located near Hamilton Place Mall on Gunbarrel Road. After completion of his mission, he completed his undergraduate studies ... (click for more)

The City of Dalton’s Municipal Court is suspending in person court appearances through at least Aug. 12 in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Whitfield County and the northwest Georgia region. Payments for fines can still be made online or in person at the window in the Public Works building at 532 N. Elm Street. There will be no in person Municipal Court ... (click for more)

The two leaders of the ongoing nightly protests in Chattanooga were arrested on two different sets of charges on Sunday. Marie Mott and Cameron Williams were charged by Chattanooga Police with obstructing an intersection and blocking an emergency vehicle. Later in the day, they were charged by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in connection with taking the Sheriff's ... (click for more)

The Honorable Jim Coppinger The Honorable Andy Berke The Honorable members of the Hamilton County, TN legislative delegation: Sen. Todd Gardenhire and Bo Watson; Rep. Mike Carter, Yusuf Hakeem, Patsy Hazelwood, Esther Helton, and Robin Smith Dear Mayors, Senators, and Representatives: Thank you for your bold leadership! As healthcare leaders on the front lines of the ... (click for more)

Minutes after I learned one of my very earliest friends, B.B. Branton, died early Sunday morning, another friend sent me an email that just fit the moment perfectly. When I was growing up, our back yard butted up against the Brantons' backyard, so B.B. and I were quite sure we started out as playpen partners and were close ever since. Both of our fathers were from Mississippi - ... (click for more)