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π± How could a new zoning board change decisions affecting Ridgeside?
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- How could a new zoning board change decisions affecting Ridgeside?
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 49, low: 27.
- Saturday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ County pushes split zoning commission vote to March (timesfreepress.com) β Ridgesideβs role in local zoning could change as Hamilton County delays a March vote on breaking up the regional planning commission that now serves Chattanooga, Ridgeside, Lakesite and unincorporated areas. If the split is approved, Ridgesideβs elected leaders would have to take formal action on whether to keep participating in the shared planning structure that guides development and subdivision decisions.
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π Events Nearby
- Seams Hard, Sew Easy at The Harrison Center
Harrison Center Classroom 2 , 5637 TN-58 , Harrison
10:00 am - Harrison Center Classroom 5 Reserved
Harrison Center Classroom 5 , 5637 TN-58 , Harrison
10:00 am - Choo Choo Shag Club - Dancing at The Harrison Center
Multi Purpose Room (Former Cafeteria) , 5637 TN-58 , Harrison
6:00 pm - Last Minute Market
The Commons , 4950 Swinyar Dr , Collegedale
1:00 pm - Seniors Dance at The Harrison Center
Harrison Center , 5637 TN-58 , Harrison
6:00 pm - Subbing Heated Vinyasa at Yoga Landing Signal Mtn
Yoga Landing Signal Mountain , 1205 Taft Hwy , Signal Mountain
9:15 am - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
City of Collegedale , 4910 Swinyar Dr , Collegedale - Senior Acrylic Painting Classes at Harrison Center
Harrison Center Classroom 5 , 5637 TN-58 , Harrison
11:00 am - Storytime β Home Sweet Signal
Signal Mountain Library , 1114 James Blvd , Signal Mountain
11:00 am - Hamilton County Home Show
Arena Camp Jordan , 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy , East Ridge
12:00 pm
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π Nearby News
Chattanooga
- Chattanooga-Hamilton County RPA separation delayed until March amid public outcry (newschannel9.com)
- The Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree Gifts in Chattanooga (wdef.com)
- Red Bank breaks ground on Godsey Ridge Trail (timesfreepress.com)
East Ridge
- Law and Order Dec. 17 (eastridgenewsonline.com)
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