Britt Adamson, age 30, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, David H. Beavers; and grandmother, Carolyn Adamson. Britt was a gentle, loyal, caring, and pure-hearted person. He was devoted to his family and loved his nieces and nephews as if they were his own. He was a loyal and devoted friend to so many. He ... (click for more)

Gene Suttles, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. Survivors and arrangements will be announced later by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia. (click for more)

John Wesley Wells, 79, passed into eternity early Monday morning, November 18, 2019. Known as “Jack” to family and friends, he was born in San Diego, Ca., to James P. Wells and Mary Giles Wells. Upon completing high school and college, Jack served in the United States Marine Corps. He then became employed by General Motors Corporation as their youngest auditor nationwide. During ... (click for more)

Virginia Archer Peak departed this life on November 18, 2019, at Alexian Memory Care on Signal Mountain, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 9, 1918, on Signal Mountain. She attended Chattanooga (City) High School and business school. Virginia was a classical pianist and organist, avid gardener, voracious reader, lover of astronomy and wildflowers ... (click for more)

The City Council, citing safety concerns, is looking into setting up metal detectors prior to council meetings. Councilman Russell Gilbert said, "Right now there is nothing we can do (to deter a shooter). We have two cops, but they could take them out first." He added, "Every time you turn on the TV, five or six people have been taken out." Chairman Erskine Oglesby favors ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Police, with the assistance of the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force, arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 3800 block of Larry Drive on Sept. 28. Marshon Langford, 40, was shot on Larry Drive, then he drove to Pin Oak Drive, where he crashed his vehicle. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. The suspect, a 15-year-old ... (click for more)