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Santa Claus comes to town

Photo by Dewey Morgan
Santa brought along Mrs. Claus and one of the North Pole elves to take part in the Englewood Christmas parade last night. MORE

Break-in at the 'Hobbit House'

A break-in of the earth-covered building at the Athens Recycling Center resulted in a broken front door but nothing was stolen.

Expanded hog hunt is sought
A recommendation to expand hunting rights pertaining to wild hogs was the first order of business for a newly-formed McMinn County panel.
With water low, time for boat ramp repairs
DECATUR - With water levels in Watts Bar Lake low, now is the time to make repairs on several of Meigs County's boat ramps.
Wrong-way driver arrested
A man traveled the wrong way on Decatur Pike, tried to drive away while an officer stood at his window and then was arrested for intoxicated driving Monday evening.

Bulldogs ready to 'play ball'
The basketball season is not yet half over and you know what that means? Baseball cannot be far away.
No holiday for local athletes
Many people think of gifts, being with family and friends and enjoying a hearty meal on Christmas Day - sports fans add football and basketball to the holiday mix.

Local Schedules:
-- Central Girls -- Central Boys -- Meigs Girls 1 -- Meigs Girls 2 -- Meigs Girls 3 -- Meigs Girls 4 -- Meigs Boys 1 -- Meigs Boys 2 -- McMinn will be added soon
More sports news - Dec. 12

Etowah Christmas Concert set for this Friday evening
The highly anticipated 9th Annual Etowah Community Christmas Concert will fill the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Etowah with brilliantly festive holiday songs and sounds on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Etowah Thursday Music Study Club and the Etowah Area Chamber of Commerce, featured performers will include the Etowah Town Band, the Etowah City School 1st-3rd Grade Choir, First Baptist Church of Athens Handbell Choir, and the Music Club Ensemble.
MCHS Christmas drama performance starts Friday
The McMinn County High School drama troupe will perform "A Christmas Carol" on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
'Boot Camp for New Dads' this Saturday
Many new fathers are just like their babies: They're trying to figure out what's going on. A new program designed for new fathers will help them hit the ground crawling.

Site of the Week

Each week we choose one site from our Local Internet Directory to feature.

This week's Site:
www.daytontn.net

Internet Business Directory


Athens Kiwanis Club

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