NEWS
New sheriffs in town - Guy takes over in McMinn, Melton in Meigs
New sheriffs took over in McMinn and Meigs counties today. In McMinn County, Sheriff Joe Guy walked the halls of the jail this morning with jail administrator Keith Martin as he got a feel for things. MORE
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Dollar General gets OK to sell beer in Etowah
ETOWAH - In addition to cleaning supplies, shampoo, paper plates and other items, the Dollar General Store in Etowah can now sell beer.
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Referrals to Juvenile Services decreasing
Challenges remain but preventive efforts are having a positive impact in the number of referrals to the McMinn County Department of Juvenile Services, according to the department's annual report. -
Ralph Baldwin named interim publisher - Maryville newspaper sale to Jones family closes
The sale of The Daily Times and its related Web sites to Blount County Publishers LLC is final, having closed at midnight Sunday. -
September 1 photos
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New fire code for Athens
Although Athens is now governed by fire codes that call for sprinklers to be installed in new homes, most newly-built residences will not be required to have that feature.
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Columnists
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AUB thanked for response to schools
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Thanks, again, to John Solsbee
Interim City Manager John Solsbee informed the City Commission just shortly after its new members were sworn in recently that he's planning on retiring from that job for a second time as soon as a replacement can be hired. -
Thumbs up salutes!
We all enjoy a story that has a happy ending and the tale of Beth Thomas' missing dog, Prissy, had that joyful conclusion thanks to two young ladies who rescued the family pet and reunited this special pooch with her grieving family. -
City shouldn't buy industrial land
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Thanks to 'Prof' Powers & Jim Nelson for serving
Why, then, do our fellow citizens seek these elected positions? Because they care enough about their community to give back to their neighbors by serving in a public office.
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Business News
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Urban Retail Properties will manage Bradley Square Mall
CHICAGO, Ill. - Urban Retail Properties, LLC has been awarded the contract to provide management and leasing services for Bradley Square Mall effective immediately. -
Beall's and Burke's Outlet announce grand openings
Beall's and Burke's Outlet is announcing its Fall 2010 Grand Opening schedule with 27 Outlets conducting grand openings in October and November 2010. Beall's and Burke's Outlet will operate in 16 states with 462 stores and opening new stores in Kentucky and Virginia this fall and "are very excited to be entering the new markets," according to a news release. -
Guardian Home Care makes additions and renovations
Guardian Home Care is holding a grand re-opening. -
New executive welcomed by River Counties Realtors
The River Counties Association of Realtors welcomed new Association Executive Ricci Dewey at its recent general membership luncheon held at the Mountain View Inn in Cleveland. -
Bernice Elliott retires after 59 years in banking
Bernice Elliott, a teller at Regions Bank's Athens branch, retired last Friday after 59 years with the bank.
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Community News
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Fourth anniversary party set for Etowah Sr. Center
ETOWAH - September is National Senior Center Month. Your writer this week wants you to know we at the Etowah Area Senior Center are proud to offer an invitation to our community to join us in celebrating our many activities. -
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Volunteer support helps out at Hiwassee College
MADISONVILLE - These days, volunteer opportunities abound at Hiwassee College in Madisonville. As the college prepared for the arrival of students for fall semester, groups of volunteers were pitching in and lending a helping hand. -
Former Trinity UMC pastors invited back
Former pastors of Trinity United Methodist Church have been invited back to speak at morning worship services during August and September in conjunction with the church's 100th anniversary celebration. -
East Niota Baptist keeping busy
East Niota Baptist Church has had a busy summer with three mission trips to three different states.
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Police Reports
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Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system. -
Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system. -
Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system. -
Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system. -
Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system.
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SoundOff
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Readers offer more compliments than complaints
Readers of the "Sound Off" line left more compliments than complaints for this week's column, as they praised emergency workers, the Athens Animal Shelter and school personnel. -
Politics, schools, police and animal issues topics for readers
A letter to the editor from one of our "liberal" readers generated several comments over the past week, with some supporting his stance and others opposing his viewpoint. Schools, police, animal issues and bad drivers also caused several of our readers to register their opinions with the "Sound Off" line. -
Callers angered over threat to poison dogs
Following a call last week about dogs possibly being poisoned, several readers expressed outrage that anyone would try to harm someone's family pets. -
Wrong person arrested in shooting, say readers
The recent arrest of John Ward on two counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of aggravated assault for firing gunshots at people he thought were trying to steal an old car from his property was fodder for some of our "Sound Off" readers, all of whom said they felt he shouldn't have been charged. -
Readers comment on what others have had to say
It was another active week for readers of the "Sound Off" line as they recorded their opinions on a wide array of issues and subjects. We print the first of the comments today with more to follow on Wednesday. Many of today's comments focus on what some of The DPA's columnists, letter writers and "Sound Off" readers have had to say over the past few weeks.
