Five years after the pandemic, challenges linger in Chattanooga’s Black and brown communities | Chattanooga Times Free Press
For some children, the only time they eat is when they go to school.
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The pandemic had a profound health, social impact. What we know five years later | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The pandemic declared five years ago this month tallied 135,074 cases, 3,260 hospitalizations and 1,337 deaths in Hamilton County.
Trans Am patrol car from Catoosa County’s history gets restored to its past greatness | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Popularized by movies like the 1977 comedy "Smokey and the Bandit," the Pontiac Trans Am is a quintessential, American muscle car that also has its place in North Georgia history.
Most tax authorities in Northwest Georgia will honor tax relief bill | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Twelve out of 16 Northwest Georgia taxing authorities will be offering tax relief in the form of a property tax cap passed by Georgia voters last year, according to a survey.
A YMCA military fitness challenge will raise money for cancer survivors class | Chattanooga Times Free Press
At the North River YMCA, the staff sees a parallel between how soldiers prepare for battle and how cancer patients prepare to fight their disease.
Walker County African American Museum and Cultural Center highlights all cultures’ history | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Beverly Foster's love of history goes back to when she was in first grade. In college, she didn't originally seek a history degree, but after working as a teacher to help her husband provide for their children, she eventually returned to school, adding American history and African American studies to her major. At the Atlanta History Center, Foster participated in a fellowship program, where she learned how to operate a museum, she said. She uses those skills in her volunteer position as museum di...
Medical device at CHI Memorial advances stroke care
A doctor at CHI Memorial Hospital was part of a study that indicates a machine used to examine blood flow in the head can be used to detect the cause of stroke — and increase the chances of preventing a second stroke.
Google Super Bowl ad featured LaFayette accessibility advocate and travel blogger Cory Lee | Chattanooga Times Free Press
On Sunday night, millions tuned in to watch Super Bowl LIX, featuring a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and a halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The high-stakes game also spotlighted a resident from LaFayette, Georgia, in a Google commercial during one of its prominent commercial breaks.
Walker County on track for momentous growth for three years in a row
Walker County may have posted record housing growth in 2023, but the momentum behind construction of new homes continued into 2024, county officials say.
Erlanger East hospital opens breast milk drop spot
To address what they say is a national donor breast milk shortage, Erlanger East Hospital has opened its second milk drop location in partnership with the Mother's Milk Bank of Tennessee.
Apartments now available for Conasauga Accountability Court participants
The Conasauga Accountability Courts hopes program participants can find stability through temporary housing while they work on education, mental health and substance abuse recovery.
New Parkridge center aims to help community improve its mental health
Parkridge Health System has opened a new outpatient mental health care location.
Hamilton County Health Department to shut doors of Soddy-Daisy clinic
The Hamilton County Health Department announced its Soddy-Daisy clinic will shut its doors for the last time June 30.
How Dalton residents came together to rescue Bradley the celebrity dog
While not exactly a hometown hero, a stray dog in Dalton has seemingly captured the public's heart.
Tennessee whooping cough cases reached their highest peak in a decade, officials say
Tennessee saw over 300 more cases of whooping cough in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the Tennessee Department of Health data.
Erlanger to host workshops for women affected by cancer
Erlanger hospital will host a series of workshops Monday for women who've experienced cancer.
Urinary tract infection clinic adds to services at Memorial
CHI Memorial Hospital has added a urinary tract infection clinic to its host of services.
CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia will move to updated facility in December
Approaching its December 2025 opening, leaders of CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia in Ringgold have made progress on the facility's new home.
Siskin’s concussion clinic lets patients see 2 providers in 1 visit
At Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, the concussion clinic exists as a resource for those who need further help following a concussion. Patients are seen by both a neuropsychologist and physical therapist in one visit.
At New Year’s, a Chattanooga mental health professional shares resources when people are at risk of relapse
As the new year nears, some people may find themselves at New Year's Eve parties filled with music, laughter, friends and alcohol, but such celebrations can also cause relapses for others recovering from substance use disorder.
Why doctors and nurses champion a decades-old tradition of spending Christmas at Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent Campus
At Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent Campus, many doctors, nurses and other faculty forfeit spending Christmas at home with their families.
New Dalton logo seeks to capture the fabric of the community
Dalton will roll out a new city logo sometime next year, joining Chattanooga in receiving updated branding.
Avian flu detected in Chattanooga area wastewater
Another deadly virus has made its way to the Volunteer State as of the first week of December.
Longtime donor to Ochs Community Fund talks why she gives
MJ Levine, a Chattanooga resident from Dallas, considers herself to be a consummate volunteer.
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