NEWS
Preparing for Downtown Christmas
The McMinn County Courthouse was decorated on Thursday in preperation for Downtown Christmas this weekend. MORE
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Sex, drugs and blackmail - Doctor, three others arrested after extortion plot unfolds
The TBI and Athens police arrested Dr. Rodney Dunham on a charge of dispensing prescriptions by fraud, and three other people were also arrested after the Grand Jury indicted them Thursday on multiple charges, including prescription fraud, extortion, conspiracy and filing false reports.
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Med-Trans being sold, Rural Metro moves here
Med-Trans of Tennessee will be sold in bankruptcy court on Dec. 16, even as Rural Metro is planning to set up operations in McMinn County. -
Bowater bankruptcy - County hires lawyer to protect tax money
With AbitibiBowater reorganizing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the McMinn County government has retained a lawyer to protect the county's claims on property taxes. -
Christmas parade in Niota set for Dec. 12
NIOTA - The Niota Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at noon. The theme of the parade this year is "Smoky Mountain Christmas." There will be entertainment, crafters, carolers and food galore. Organizers hope to make this year's parade "even bigger and better than last year." -
Joe Guy announces he's running for McMinn sheriff
Joe Guy has announced his candidacy for McMinn County sheriff in the May 4 Republican primary.
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Columnists
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My 'eye-opening' adventure at the makeup counter
Walmart. That one word can conjure up more feelings from people of all ages. Hating to go there, but wanting their bargains causes more mixed emotions than are humanly possible. I have been married over 42 years, and have not paid as much attention sometimes as I should at what my wife buys when she goes there. I usually pick up some snacks and an occasional CD. -
Building permits not needed here
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Waiting for my inner self to 'fall back'
Daylight Saving Time. Yes, it is "saving" and not "savings." After being around for almost two-thirds of a century, I decided to investigate this crazy DST stuff and see why we have to mess up our biological clocks twice a year. It actually was thought of by Benjamin Franklin in the late 1700s, and was bantered around for over 50 years, until one William Lambert, in 1809, started a more serious debate. Charles Dowd, in 1870, really got people's attention about time issues while looking at railroad timetables, and, in 1883, the U.S. and Canada developed what was known as "Standard Time." -
We need to get colors right again
A few days ago I was standing in a park in front of the capitol building in Denver, Colorado, listening to the chant of "U.S.A., U.S.A." as Old Glory waved all around me. My three-year-old grandson was sitting on my shoulder waving a small American flag that someone had given him. I could hear his voice above all the others as he shouted as loud as he could "U.S.A., U.S.A." -
Thumbs up salutes!
How can one not be amazed at the generosity and compassion so many people in this community show toward others time and time again?
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Business News
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Volkswagen receives more than 65,000 applications
CHATTANOOGA - Volkswagen has received more than 65,000 applications in total and the company has closed its application line for production team member positions. -
Wal-Mart announces Angel Tree
Wal-Mart has announced plans for its 5th Annual Christmas Angel Tree. -
Local food businesses featured at FCE meet
The McMinn County FCE (Family and Community Education) Council met last month for its annual International Dinner. -
Aubibel offers 'exciting technology' in hearing aid
Audibel Hearing Aid Center in Athens has announced it is one of the first to offer Audibel's new Anthem with Intelliflex Technology behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid with EZ Touch Technology. -
Security company provides services for major leaguers
Aegis Security, LLC, a locally-owned and operated security company in Athens, signed with Opulent Professional Services of Atlanta to provide a variety of security services to major league baseball players.
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Community News
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Smith speaks Saturday at Thanksgiving banquet
First United Presbyterian Church of Athens will hold its annual Thanksgiving banquet on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. -
Thanksgiving service Nov. 24
A Thanksgiving Community Service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Athens. -
Depot's 'invisible sign' is a reminder of struggles
ETOWAH - My office is located inside the historic L&N Depot and I have lived and worked in Etowah all my life. -
Florida trip bittersweet
ETOWAH - Your writer this week, dear readers, is just back from a bittersweet trip to Florida. -
Rowland to speak at Mt. Verd
Mt. Verd Baptist Church will host a ladies conference on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church.
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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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Second day comments touch on wide a variety of topics
Today's bonus edition of the "Sound Off" features comments on a wide variety of topics ranging from the recent mother and son dance to pet issues. -
DPA columnists, letter writers draw comments
Columnists and letter writers, along with "Sound Off" contributors who criticized some of them, brought out many readers who support the efforts of Joe Guy and Mike Williams. Due to the number of calls and e-mails received this past week, today's column focuses mainly on comments about the writers whose contributions to The DPA have seemingly ignited a groundswell of support for them. -
'God truly does send angels to help people'
Good deeds lead the list of comments from "Sound Off" readers this week, reminding us all that, as one of the readers stated, "God truly does send angels to help people." -
Traffic, bad drivers, tickets on minds of several readers
Traffic, bad driving and getting a ticket were a few of the issues readers of the "Sound Off" line chose to comment on this week. Below are thoughts of some of our readers: -
Readers share their thoughts on the good & bad
It was a combination of the good and bad as "Sound Off" readers offered up their comments and opinions over the past week. Acts of kindness and generosity were cited but several people commented on the continuing downward spiral our economy seems to be trapped in with no obvious efforts being made to bring it out of the tailspin.
