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Top News
Sheriff surprised by former jailer com..
Sheriff Bill Davis said he was surprised last week when Channel 9 contacted him about complaints made by a former jailer.
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Bishop plans to seek county attorney l..
The county commission last week voiced displeasure with county attorney Denny Mobbs, argued with Sheriff Bill Davis over a budget amendment, increased the litigation tax and took other actions at its regular meeting.
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Commission joins hospital effort
The county commission voted 6-0 to join the effort by the Copper Basin Hospital district to amend the lease for operation of Copper Basin Medical Center by Copper Basin Community Hospital Inc.
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New jail exceeding expectations
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Jail revenue way up
Revenue from state inmates at the new jail could triple the amount expected in the budget for this fiscal year.
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Wilcoxon investigation continues
According to Detective Dennis Waters of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, evidence was collected at the home of Wilcoxon and the investigation is ongoing.
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Commission to meet Thursday
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Study shows benefits og highway comple..
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Sloan Gap sewer battle over
At Monday night’s city commission meeting, Benton Mayor Jerry Stephens shared a letter from Tim Lawson, General Manager of Ocoee Utilities, relinquishing some of the District’s wastewater rights.
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Lot size questioned
Decision on a preliminary plat for new proposed development by Ocoee Mountain Club on Cookson Creek Road was delayed last Tuesday by the Polk County Planning Commission.
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Legislative session ends
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Polk to receive rejected Bradley Co. g..
Rep. Eric Watson and Sen. Dewayne Bunch announce that Polk County will receive a $10,000 grant from the Administrative Office of the Courts.
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Budget talks delayed
Commission Chairman Mark Bishop canceled the meeting scheduled for this week, saying the commission needs to have better information on the certified tax rate established by the state.
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State probation moving to justice center
The move will be for six months, after which commissioners hope the state can come up with rent money for the room.
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Building inspection program denied
The county commission last week turned down the idea of having a building inspection program.
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TDOT working on projects
TDOT currently has several construction projects underway in Polk County.
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Hwy 64 bids opened
The first step has been taken for improvements to Corridor K, although not in the Ocoee Gorge.
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State budget revealed
In an address to a joint session of the General Assembly, Bredesen outlined his plan to trim the budget he proposed in January by an additional $468 million.
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Budget work continuing
The budget committee has received requests from most departments of the County General fund and will begin looking at revenues this week.
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Hwy 411 project delayed
Decisions about funding and schedule still have to be made in Nashville before there is a more definitive answer about the bid letting schedule.
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Local News
Copperhill staff crisis averted
A staff upheaval in Copperhill last week was put back to normal this week as resignations by City Recorder Sandi Collins and clerk Evelyn Arp were withdrawn.
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Scam warning issued
 Benton Police Chief Rocky King has issued a warning to all residents that a check cashing scam has been discovered in the Benton area.
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Bredesen recommends Ducktown for ARC g..
Bredesen also recommended the rail line project, saying it will benefit the residents of Polk County. Funding for the $110,398 project will include $55,200 in matching funds.
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Utility District to receive loan
Governor Phil Bredesen has announced that two communities and one utility district will receive low-interest loans.. » FULL STORY
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Heritage areas focus of TDEC meetings
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McMinn to get VA clinic
McMinn County has been selected as one of three Tennessee counties to have a VA clinic
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Bankers teach kids to save
First Volunteer and Benton Banking Company bankers take to the classrooms with curriculum to help educate youth about finances and savings.
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Environmental Stewardship awards given
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July 8 is voter registration deadline
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Kimsey College named "endangered struc..
Kimsey Junior College, better known locally as the old Ducktown School, has been named to the Ten in Tennessee list of endangered historic structures.
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Whitewater Center may establish restau..
An information sharing and question/answer session will be at the OWC on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 10:00 – Noon.
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Technology use in area below state
Around 61% of Polk County residents have a computer at home, compared to 71% statewide, according to an analysis made recently by Connected Tennessee.
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Fannin Dam could affect Copperhill
Homes on Mill Creek Road in Copperhill could be in jeopardy if a dam in Fannin County fails, according to a letter sent to a developer, with copies to several local officials and the closest homeowner.
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Road work almost finished
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Bloodmobile visits health fair
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Senior Health Fair held
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Alumni officers elected
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51st reunion held
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City petitions available
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Angel Food menu released for July
The deadline for orders is July 7 with distribution July 19.
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For the Record
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Polk County Heritage
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Opinions
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Obituaries
R.A. PATTERSON
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RONALD JACK “RONNIE” WILLIAMS
age 63, of McCaysville, GA
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STEVEN JEFFERY GARGALA
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JEFF E. FORRESTER
age 79, of McCaysville, GA
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ELMER LOYD "COON HUNTER" "CORN BREAD" ..
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BARBARA WOODY “MO” CAMPBELL
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MARTHA JANE "MURF" WILSON
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HOMER JACKSON “JACK” KEY
age 80, of Blue Ridge, GA
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WILLIAM H. HALE
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AUGUSTA VIRGINIA EDWARDS HICKEY
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GERSTEL JOE GREEN
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HERMAN CHARLES DEAN, SR.
age 72, of Mineral Bluff, GA
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MARY ANITA JOHNSON GIVENS
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MAX JEFFERSON BRUCE
age 68, of Bruce Hollow, TN
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REBECCA JANE "BECKY" GERMAN THURMAN
age 97, of McCaysville, GA
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NORA ARP EPPERSON
age 88, of San Antonio, TX
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NORA ARP EPPERSON
age 88, of San Antonio, TX
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JULES CHARLIE HALL
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LYNN CARR
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GREGORY SCOTT BURNETT
age 41, of Blue Ridge, GA
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