Charlie Garrett, 71, passed away on July 5, 2020, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

John Fernandez, 65, of Hixson, died on July 5, 2020. Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, 423 877-3524, Lanefh.com. (click for more)

Vernon Fred Mullins, 79, of Rocky Face, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Eula Mullins; and a sister, Dot Jones. Mr. Mullins was a United States Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Earlene and Michael Deeter of Rocky Face, Tracy ... (click for more)

Pat “Memaw” Caldwell, 75, of Dalton, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Edna Crum; brother, John Edward Crum. She was a den mother of the Cub Scouts Pack #62, a member of Dalton High School Band Club, and a member of the Rebakahs. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Lloyd Caldwell ... (click for more)

Wearing a mask in public is now mandatory in Hamilton County. Mayor Jim Coppinger announced this during his Monday press conference at the Golley Auditorium. Non-compliance can be punished by a $50 fine or 30 days in jail. “This afternoon, after much thought and consideration and consultation, I’ve asked Dr. Paul Hendricks to mandate the wearing of facial coverings. This mandate ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday afternoon that the Hamilton County Fair will not be held this year. Park officials stated they had several discussions about whether the fair could be safely held as we continue to battle Covid 19 with social distancing. They concluded the fair could not be safely held while following the guidelines established ... (click for more)