Mrs. Mary Alice Ashworth, 80, of Berryton Community, Summerville, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Ashworth was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on May 19, 1942 to the late Fred and Willie Mae Bohannon Tucker. She was a member, and for many years was pianist, for the Berryton Baptist Church, and was pianist for “The Singing Volunteers” quartet. ... (click for more)

Mr. Brett Anthony Plott, 57, of Dalton, departed this life July 1, 2022 Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com. Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, Ga. 30721, 706-226-4002. (click for more)

As the angels sang, the Lord welcomed Betty Jean Oakes, 89, of Falling Water Tennessee to her heavenly home on Monday, July 4, 2022. She would have been 90 on July 19. Mrs. Betty Oakes is survived by two children son, Billy R. Oakes, daughter, Connie S Burroughs and the late Lloyd “Junior” Richards; grandchildren, Billy, Rachel, James, Mandi and Shannon, Marty and Heather; great-grandchildren, ... (click for more)

James McLowery "Mac" Agnew passed away on July 4, 2022, at his home in Walker County, Georgia. He was born July 8, 1933, the only child of James David Agnew and Bertie Bohannon Agnew. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Grace McCauley Agnew on July 6, 2001. He was a graduate of LaFayette High School and served in the United States Air Force. He retired ... (click for more)

Two juveniles were injured in a July 4 boating accident that occurred in the Holder Branch area of Fort Loudon Lake near the Cove at Concord Park. At around 1:20 p.m., Frank Talo, 49, of Knoxville, was operating a personal watercraft that was towing an inner tube with two juveniles onboard who were slung into the side of an anchored pontoon boat. One of the injured ... (click for more)

Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.24 per gallon on Tuesday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 15.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.40 higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has fallen 6.3 cents nationally in the past week and stands ... (click for more)