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Politics | Regional

Cleveland: Watson says legislature won’t raise sales tax
The state has no intention of seeking a sales tax increase in cities such as Cleveland where the local option sales tax is less than the maximum allowed, state Rep. Eric Watson said Wednesday.
November 20, 2008
New Athens mayor discusses priorities
New Mayor Hal Buttram said Wednesday the Athens City Council needs to focus its time and energy on things that may affect the city’s future.
November 20, 2008
Rhea County commission repair budget
Despite estimates that Rhea County’s proposed budget was $600,000 out of whack, County Commissioners only needed $350,000 to knock it into shape.
November 19, 2008
Bradley County leaders won’t go for county sales tax hike
Bradley County commissioners say they want nothing to do with raising the local option sales tax here.
November 19, 2008
City offers fire contract to Bradley
The Cleveland City Council has made its initial offer to Bradley County to continue the current fire contract.
November 18, 2008
Tennessee: Area senators appear opposed to auto industry bailout
With Democrats pushing a bailout of the automobile industry, Tennessee and Georgia Republican senators appear unlikely to support such a measure, though they said they would wait to see what specific proposals are unveiled today.
November 18, 2008
Area senators appear opposed to auto industry bailout
With Democrats pushing a bailout of the automobile industry, Tennessee and Georgia Republican senators appear unlikely to support such a measure, though they said they would wait to see what specific proposals are unveiled today.
November 18, 2008
Georgia: Chambliss rolls out big names in runoff
As Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., prepares to welcome John McCain to Atlanta today, Democratic challenger Jim Martin’s campaign said it has yet to secure a commitment from President-elect Barack Obama to appear in the state.
November 13, 2008
National parties keep eyes on Georgia
Three weeks are left before the Dec. 2 runoff elections, and it still is not a certainty this morning if there will be a runoff in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race.
November 12, 2008
Cleveland: City takes step to call for a sales tax referendum
The Cleveland City Council took the first step Monday toward raising the local option sales tax a half cent and could set a date for a public referendum at its Dec. 8 meeting.
November 12, 2008
Tennessee: Alvey grilled at Athens meeting
Some City Council members on Monday challenged Councilwoman Shannon Alvey to produce evidence to support allegations of city government corruption she made on Election Day.
November 12, 2008
Cleveland OKs annex near I-75
The City Council on Monday unanimously rejected annexation of two areas of residential population but approved taking into Cleveland an area ripe for commercial development.
November 11, 2008
Dalton: Hispanic voter turnout greater than in previous election
Four years ago there were hardly any Hispanics at the voting booths in Whitfield County, but last Tuesday was different, residents and election officials say.
November 10, 2008
Georgia: New leaders ponder challenges
The outcome of many of Tuesday’s elections in Northwest Georgia, not unlike what swept America, was that voters wanted change in local leadership.
November 9, 2008
Tennessee: Smith wants to keep GOP leadership post
Flush with GOP successes in legislative races, Tennessee Republican Party Chairwoman Robin Smith said she is ready to run for party chairwoman again
November 7, 2008
Highlights

Local Politics

Hamilton County: Mackey, Beck warn against ‘shotgun approach’ to cutting school costs
November 20, 2008
Hamilton County commissioners Greg Beck and Warren Mackey warned schools officials Wednesday to be cautious in the steps they take to cut back on costs, especially if they include school consolidations or closings.

Regional Politics

Cleveland: Watson says legislature won’t raise sales tax
November 20, 2008
The state has no intention of seeking a sales tax increase in cities such as Cleveland where the local option sales tax is less than the maximum allowed, state Rep. Eric Watson said Wednesday.

State Politics

Bredesen: Budget cuts get ‘bloody’
November 20, 2008
Gov. Phil Bredesen on Wednesday began ordering department heads to cut their operating budgets by as much as 15 percent, and he conceded services will suffer as he grapples with a budget shortfall expected to hit $800 million.

National Politics

Chattanooga: Local car sellers urge U.S. bailout
November 20, 2008
GM, Ford and Chrysler dealers in the Chattanooga area appealed to Congress Wednesday to provide relief for America’s automakers during what is shaping up as the biggest economic downturn in a generation.

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