The Children’s Nutrition Program of Haiti will host their annual awards ceremony and benefit dinner at Stratton Hall on March 20. This year’s theme is “Building a Firm Foundation – One Child at a Time.” The Legacy Reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. "Jan. 12 marked the 10th anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake that took the lives of over ... (click for more)

Here are the new marriage licenses from the County Clerk's office: MATTHEW ELIJAH LYNCH AUTUMN MICHELLE BURT 92 TENNANT LN 92 TENNANT LN RINGGOLD, GA 30736 RINGGOLD, GA 30736 SHANNON DELANE THOMPSON DESIREE BURTON 3917 SPEARMINT LANE 3917 SPEARMINT LANE ACWORTH, GA 30101 ACWORTH, GA 30101 RICHARD JOSEPH KNAPP TRACY LEE ABBOTT 11245 HALLETT STREET 11245 HALLETT ... (click for more)

Police said Lyndell Dunnigan threatened an officer, who had just arrested him for allegedly choke slamming his ex-girlfriend on Thursday. Dunnigan, 23, of 810 W. 14th St., is charged with aggravated assault, criminal trespass, vandalism and retaliation against a police officer. Police had responded to an aggravated assault call. The victim said her ex-boyfriend, Dunnigan, ... (click for more)

A Chattanooga man is facing felony theft charges after he stole a $60,000 vehicle. On Thursday, officers were notified that a stolen vehicle had been located at the Circle K gas station on Hixson Pike. It was unattended when police arrived, with six people inside the gas station. Casey Skudlarek, 28, of 3608 Mission View Ave., was one of those inside. Rather than go back to the ... (click for more)

Monday, Feb. 17, is President’s Day. The holiday was originally designed to honor our first president, George Washington, and was celebrated on his birthday, Feb. 12. In an effort to give the public more leisure time, in 1971, President Richard Nixon officially designated certain federal holidays to be celebrated on Mondays. This included President Washington’s. Since it no longer ... (click for more)

When I wrote about my newfound love for every employee of Siskin Hospital on Valentine’s Day, I got a rash of notes from some of the honchos. Not only did it warm my heart, but I had sent in some money for a ticket to this year’s Possibilities Luncheon, which will be on March 3rd. Donna Deweese, who handles special events for the hospital, wrote that I might get to sit with my ageless ... (click for more)