Cirque Italia, the first traveling Italian water show in the country, will be performing in Dalton Thursday through Sunday. Review for Cirque Italia: This innovative and unique production is the first of its kind in the United States. The shows feature a magnificent 35,000-gallon water stage to create a magnificent visual not seen anywhere else. As with all of its productions, ... (click for more)

The Songbirds Foundation has an absolute treasure trove of wonderful retro items, donated guitars, and other cool stuff that it will be auctioning off this holiday season to raise money for the Guitars for Kids program. This event features over 100 groovy glorious gems, like a psychedelic fringe leather jacket, great classic vinyl, vintage concert posters and tickets, state-of-the-art ... (click for more)

The number of coronavirus cases in Tennessee is 366,518 on Sunday with 3,052 new cases. There have been 13 more deaths from the virus, for a total of 4,554, said state Health Department officials. Hamilton County had 320 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. The new total is 17,826. There was one more death from the virus in the county since Friday, bringing the total to 153. ... (click for more)

Georgia state health officials reported on Sunday there have been 4 additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The current total is 8,778. There were 1,700 new cases as that total reached 420,601 confirmed cases of coronavirus. Hospitalizations are at 34,782, up 58 from Saturday. Here are the numbers by county: Catoosa County: 2,054 cases, up 16; 29 deaths; 99 ... (click for more)

A few weeks ago we learned that Sheriff Jim Hammond was asking for a second raise. Earlier this year Hamilton County employees were notified that "due to COVID-19" there would be no raises for employees of any kind this year. I guess Mr. Hammond didnt get that memo about no raises. Why is it that some employees will be getting a raise and others are not? That doesn't really ... (click for more)

On Saturday deer season opens in Tennessee, and just as predictably as Tuesday will be the first day of December, the tree huggers will soon come running, clutching their “Bambi” books and bashing – if you please – the best conservationists among us. Those who hunt, and, yes, there is an undeniable thrill to the sport, do more for nature’s balance and the good of the land than any ... (click for more)