No one expected the race for Hamilton County Mayor to be so close. Mark Herndon, a political newcomer, had little chance of beating an incumbent with the last name Wamp. Mayor Wamp outspent Mr.

Patricia Mae Avisto, 89, passed away peacefully on Lookout Mountain, Georgia, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Born in Albert Lea, ...

County Mayor Weston Wamp was in a dog fight with Democratic challenger Mark Herndon in Thursday's election, falling behind in ...

Stephen North Turner, known to everyone as Steve, passed at home on July 30, 2026, surrounded by friends and family. He was ...

County Commission incumbents Joe Graham and Mike Chauncey lost their re-election bids on Thursday. Mr. Graham lost by over ...

County Commission incumbents Joe Graham and Mike Chauncey lost their re-election bids on Thursday. Mr. Graham lost by over ...

Matt Mitchell has always dreamed of having his name added to a state championship trophy. He has some impressive wins on his resume’ including a Memphis Amateur title and a victory at the prestigious ...

A 34-year-old man caught with the biggest drug haul that attorney and former federal prosecutor Perry Piper said he could remember was sentenced Friday to 195 months in federal prison. Kenneth Ray ...

A new city beer license was needed at Rain Thai Bistro, 6933 Lee Highway, because the renewal was past due. But the new application for a consumer beer permit is being held up by legal, waiting for a ...

Once on scene, deputies found a flatbed tow truck off the roadway in the bushes with the driver uncommunicative and appearing ...

County Mayor Weston Wamp, whose re-election bid was uncertain as results came in on Thursday night, was highly critical of ...

Marsha Blackburn was winning the Republican governor's race across the state and in Hamilton County in early returns, while Jerri Green will be the Democratic nominee. Rep. Michel ...