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Ounce of prevention - TWC students receive swine flu vaccinations

Tennessee Wesleyan College students, staff and faculty got a healthy dose of medicine Thursday in a bid to prevent the spread of the H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, and the best part was the vaccinations were free. MORE

Sheriff: Suspect admits murder - Victim's daughter and her friend both bound over to the grand jury

DECATUR - Testimony in a preliminary hearing here on Thursday revealed one of the suspects in the murder of Grady Nichols Jr. admitted he pulled the trigger and shot the Athens industrialist to death.

Alleged robber jailed as another is sought
An Athens man has been arrested on an indictment from the Etowah Police Department on a charge that he broke in on an elderly Etowah woman and robbed her. Now, the man is being held on $500,000 bond while law enforcement looks for another man who was indicted on the same case.
Subdivision developer gets green light for expansion - Housing market rebounding
Housing development is starting to pick up a little momentum in McMinn County.
Christmas parades set for Etowah and Athens
Etowah and Athens are preparing to greet Santa Claus and the Christmas season with holiday parades.

McMinn advances with 12-7 win
McMinn County rallied with two touchdowns from Tevin McDermott to defeat Oak Ridge 12-7 in a first round state playoff game Friday.
Chargers ousted from playoffs 32-22
The gas tank read empty as McMinn Central couldn't hang on to a 22-19 lead going into the fourth quarter and Christian Academy of Knoxville rallied with two touchdowns for a 32-22 victory Friday night.
Second season begins for Tribe, Chargers
It's not exactly a new season but it's almost as if the high school football teams that advance to the state playoffs are starting over again.

'The future of junk is bright'
An enormous "Peace of Trash" took the Best in Show honor at the 2nd Annual Art of Recycling juried art competition, sponsored by the Athens Area Council for the Arts and Keep McMinn Beautiful.
In the Kitchen - No Holiday House is complete without a few tasty goodies
It's time to pull out your Christmas ties, sweaters -��even socks with reindeer and dancing Santas across them, if you have a pair - and head over to the McMinn Living Heritage Museum for the holiday season's first dose of Christmas spirit.
McMinn's 190th features cross-county celebration
While most birthday celebrations just take place over one day, McMinn County's 190th birthday has an entire week of partying, and all area residents are invited.

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SPECIAL SECTIONS
	For Your Information A comprehensive informational guide to government, business and services in McMinn and Meigs counties.	Day Trippin Breathtaking Views and Things To Do Within A Day's Drive of the Tennessee Valley.
	Church Directory A complete directory of churches in McMinn and Meigs Counties	Boomers Stories about and of interest to local senior adults.
	MoneySaver Magazine Money Saving Coupons for Local Businesses. Published quarterly.	A Place Called Home A convenient reference guide focusing on local Education, Business/Industry and our Community.
	Athens, TN Area Chamber Guidebook Promotes the community's quality of life and vast array of services, as well as the economic environment.	Spring Home Improvement Guide to preparing your home and property for the spring months.
	Business Profiles Profiles of local businesses in our community.	Working Women Spot lighting women in the workplace.
	Fall Home Improvement Guide to preparing your home and property for the fall months.