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Dade County Awarded $500,000 Grant To Support Community Forest Project

  • 2/6/2025

Dade County has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund to support the creation of the Dade County Community Forest, a transformative 660-acre project aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation, environmental conservation and economic growth in the region. The LWCF grant is a milestone in the development of the Community Forest, providing funding to help protect and improve access to the area’s natural beauty. The project, led by Trust for Public Land in partnership with Dade County, will feature hiking and biking trails, outdoor education spaces and other recreational amenities that complement nearby attractions like Cloudland Canyon ... (click for more)

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Historic Fort Oglethorpe
Historic Fort Oglethorpe

Hamilton County To Restore Historic Fireman’s Fountain

  • 2/5/2025

Hamilton County plans to restore the historic Fireman’s Fountain in Fountain Square, adjacent to the county courthouse, following the city of Chattanooga’s agreement to transfer the property to the county via quitclaim deed. Having long maintained the site, the county will now fully refurbish the structure, preserving its history and honoring ... (click for more)

Judge Patterson Outlines Veterans Treatment Court In Pachyderm Club Talk

  • 2/5/2025

Division III Criminal Court Judge Boyd Patterson fleshed out Hamilton County’s new Veterans Treatment Court Monday night at Champy’s in East Ridge, where he spoke to the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club. About 10 years in the making, the program was announced in December by Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, who funded a case manager to administer ... (click for more)

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  • 2/24/2025

Boomer Time with Cogar Nancy Cogar, estate planning and elder law attorney answers the most popular estate planning questions. Nancy has a Chattanooga-based practice in estate planning, elder law, and long-term care planning and advocacy for older adults. As a partner with Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC, she is committed to comprehensive, competent and compassionate advocacy for seniors, caregivers and families navigating aging and the incoming Silver Tsunami. * * * ... more

Judge Patterson Outlines Veterans Treatment Court In Pachyderm Club Talk
Judge Patterson Outlines Veterans Treatment Court In Pachyderm Club Talk
  • 2/5/2025

Division III Criminal Court Judge Boyd Patterson fleshed out Hamilton County’s new Veterans Treatment Court Monday night at Champy’s in East Ridge, where he spoke to the Hamilton ... more

Hamilton County Commission Deeds Land To Chattanooga Room In The Inn
  • 2/5/2025

The Hamilton County Commission approved a resolution to deed property, totaling approximately 3.5 acres, for the future expansion of Chattanooga Room in the Inn (CRITI). The land, located adjacent to CRITI’s current facility at 230 North Highland Park Ave., will support the organization’s mission to provide safe shelter and services for women and children experiencing homelessness. The Hamilton County Commission recognizes the importance of this expansion and has deemed the transfer ... more

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