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Top News
Polk does not agree with nation
Obama failed to win a single precinct in the county and only took seven counties in Tennessee. The local total was 4,267 for McCain and 2,124 for Obama.
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Chamber will meet Nov. 17
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Bishop clarifies Private Act
Bishop said the deciding factor was a veto by County Executive Mike Stinnett when the commission voted to hire Jimmy Logan to represent them in the library lawsuit.
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Property tax relief available
Property tax relief is available for elderly or disabled homeowners and disabled veterans.
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Sheriff drops lawsuit
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Tuesday is election day
 In Polk County, Coordinator of Elections Sula Jenkins said early voting turnout was heavy, with 2,024 of the county’s 12,078 voters casting a ballot through Monday afternoon.
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Special meeting Nov. 3
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Planners reject plat
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Burning permits required
If you are planning to do any outdoor burning from October 15 through May 15 you will need to check with the Tennessee Department of agriculture, Division of Forestry first
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School Board notes
Orientation for new school board members was held before the regularly scheduled board meeting Monday.
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Local athlete needs your help
 We are asking for your prayers and your help in the form of donations. Contributions will assist Serge and his family during his rehabilitation time and is greatly appreciated.
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Library case goes back to court
Friends of the Library and the County Commission will square off in court next week, this time before Judge Mike Sharp in Circuit Court.
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More changes made to library board
The county commission made two more changes to the Library Board at a called meeting last week.
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Hospital plan aired one more time
Commissioners had one more chance to ask questions about Copper Basin Medical Center’s future during a workshop last week.
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County Commission notes
Commissioners voted last week to crack down on attendance on boards and committees and also discussed the need to take action against one of their own members who has been absent for five months.
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Commission to have special meeting
The county commission will have a special called meeting Thursday, Sept. 25, to consider Library Board appointments.
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Commission drops Overhill funding
The Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association was created in 1990 to promote economic development through heritage tourism in Polk, McMinn and Monroe counties, with each of the counties providing some administrative funding.
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Planners consider requests
A request from Ocoee Mountain Club developers to adjust a previously approved plat was tabled by the planning commission last Tuesday.
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$2.18 tax rate reached
The County Commission’s Budget Committee met last Thursday night to finish preparing a budget to present at their next monthly meeting.
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Grand jury inspects schools
Moisture and mold issues as well as concerns with bathrooms topped the list of concerns following a tour of Chilhowee Middle and Benton Elementary Schools
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Local News
Ducktown to proceed with annexation
Ducktown City Commission held a public hearing for the proposed annexation of 165.88 acres but there were few public comments.
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Reception will honor mayors
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Fire destroys structure on Gee Creek Rd
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Local farmers part of cost share program
Joe Fetzer, Diane Ravens and Scott Snyder received funds to help enhance their operations.
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Life Care celebrates fall
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Health fair a success
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Trail of Tears Act passed
The House of Representatives passed the Trail of Tears Documentation Act on Monday, a bill introduced by Congressman Zach Wamp that doubles the current Trail of Tears.
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Brady Singleton Scholarship established
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Animal rescue Program has busy November
 Also, we have planned to join the Benton city parade at the Christmas Parade sponsored by Polk County Chamber of Commerce.
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Supplies needed for Veterans Christmas..
Supplies will be to the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, a facility similar to a nursing home for older Veterans
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Residents of lower end to get water li..
Gov. Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber recently approved a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to assist in infrastructure improvements in the southeast portion of Polk County.
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Boys & Girls Club to celebrate anniver..
During The Benton Unit Boys and Girls Club’s first year of operation, nearly 200 local community youth have been served through educational and recreational programs.
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Basin area celebrates Halloween
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Drug Store celebrates with African cos..
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ABC Grants issued
Polk County High School will use its funds to work with local artist Vickie Blair on instructing students in the creation of graphite portraits.
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Waters recovers property
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Commissioners hear request for old jail
Fire Chief Steve Lofty presented information for both alternatives at a workshop Monday night, with Greg Brooks, Buster Lewis, Wanda Cheek and John Pippenger on hand.
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Lawsuit filed for lack of access
A Turtletown couple has filed a lawsuit against the county, a group of propertyowners, a bank, and an investment company for lack of access on Cheek Road to two subdivision lots.
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Ducktown needs new library room
Library Board members said they might have to ask the county commission for rent money if they are able to find a location.
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First Bank celebrates Halloween
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For the Record
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Polk County Heritage
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Opinions
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Obituaries
CREED ROBERT SISSON
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WALTER “BUD” LEE BURTON
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KAY BIGGS MAYNOR
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WILLIAM MARVIN "BILL" LOWERY, JR.
age 92, of Vaiden, Mississippi
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WILMA "DOLLIE" JONES
age 61, of Lawrenceville, GA
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GRACE LOU COLLINS
age 82, of Blue Ridge, GA
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ELLA E. COOK
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LOIS VIOLA RUSSELL
age 85, of Blue Ridge, GA
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LLOYD SUMMIE EDWARD LACKEY
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ALVIN LYNN MCGEE
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HOYT W. DAVENPORT
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JACQULINE "JACKIE" MCPHERSON
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RUDOLPH "GILLIE" DEMERCADO
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NORMA JEAN HICKS
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EARL RAY CARROLL, SR.
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THELMA PHILLIPS WOMBLE
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JAMES DENVER CAIL
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JOHN HENRY KERSEY
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BRENDA CAIL
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NATHANIEL SCOTT "NATHAN" DILLARD
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