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William Newlin

William is an award-winning journalist and editor focused on communicating important topics in a way that’s accessible to everyone.

Before coming to Chattanooga, he received his master’s degree from the University of Georgia and wrote for his hometown paper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Catch him biking around town trying and often failing to avoid potholes.

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William's Latest Articles

Tree removal exposes unhoused Chattanoogans to summer heat

The city cut down 21 trees outside the Chatt Foundation for an accessible sidewalk. Despite a plan to replace some shade, people are still waiting in the sun.

Updated rules make historic home renovation a bit simpler

City Council approved new guidelines for renovations in Chattanooga's four historic districts. Asking to add a shed now costs $40 rather than $190.

‘The cause is legit’: Kim’s Hot Fish feeds community

Kim Lloyd, backed by her family, sells fish sandwiches every Saturday to help feed homeless neighbors each month.

Should the county sell the BDC? Mayor Wamp and local entrepreneurs weigh in

Hamilton County commissioners will vote at their May 6 meeting whether to put the historic Business Development Center up for sale.

Unpaid parking tickets? CARTA plans to start booting this fall

Find out who is at risk of getting booted and how to check for outstanding parking tickets.

Our primary election voter guide is live!

Enter your address to get a personal ballot and hear from candidates running in the Hamilton County primary on May 5. Plus, 5 voting FAQs, answered.

Booting delinquent parkers, $22.8 million for riverfront remodel

Council’s first vote on a car booting program meant to discourage parking fine avoidance headlines the March 31 agenda.

Why everyday Tennesseans show up at the state capitol

Our state reps create and amend hundreds of bills every session. How can you have a say on them? Chattamatters went to Nashville to find out.

$2.3 million for Westside roads, more land at Enterprise South

City Council members will vote on another step in the Westside Evolves plan at their March 24 meeting. Plus, 20 more acres for the city's 2,800-acre park?

National Park City update, $250K to dump contaminated soil

Part of digging out the Alton Park Connector trail? Dumping the dirty dirt. That and more from the March 17 City Council meeting.