Greene County Sheriff Reflects Ahead Of Retirement
Greene County Sheriff Wesley Holt is preparing to retire after nearly four decades in law enforcement, including eight years as sheriff. Holt says he plans to spend more time with family and travel, while continuing public service after winning a seat on the Greene County Commission.
Read MoreGea Approves $53 Million Bond For Broadband Expansion
The Greeneville Energy Authority board has approved a 53 million dollar bond issue to expand broadband service and upgrade utility facilities across Greene County. About 20 million dollars will help extend the GEA Connect fiber network countywide, while additional funding will rebuild equipment at the Tusculum substation and expand the utility’s warehouse. Officials hope to […]
Read MoreFishpond Road Home Damaged By Kitchen Fire
Firefighters from three volunteer departments responded to a house fire Monday evening at a home on Fishpond Road in Greene County. Investigators say a pot of beans left cooking on the stove caught cabinets above the range on fire before crews contained the flames to the kitchen. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation and […]
Read MoreGreeneville Council Restarts City Manager Search
The Greeneville City Council is moving forward with a new search for a city manager after ending the previous process. Interim City Manager Cathy Osborne says the town plans to negotiate a contract with Sumpter Local Government Consulting of Atlanta for the new search, expected to take about eight weeks.
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