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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

Should Chattanooga’s first responders have to live in Tennessee?

In March, voters will decide whether to amend Chattanooga's charter to allow city employees to live out-of-state. The city’s fire and police departments say the change would fill recruitment gaps.

Incumbents hold firm in Nov. 5 election

A whopping 73% of registered voters in Hamilton County turned out on Nov. 5, 2024, to choose their local, state, and federal representatives. In one race, a single vote decided the outcome. Here’s how they all shook out.

Video The alcohol question on Hamilton County ballots

Voters living in unincorporated Hamilton County (folks outside any city or town limits) will find booze on their Nov. 5 ballots. There's a referendum on whether to allow businesses to sell alcoholic drinks that their customers can drink on-site. Here's what that means.

On-site liquor is on the ballot for unincorporated Hamilton County 

Voters in unincorporated Hamilton County will decide whether to allow businesses to sell alcoholic beverages for customers to drink on-site.

How Chattanooga got its flag

The creation of 1990s City Council member Dave Crockett, Chattanooga's official flag has quietly waved for the past 12 years. Here's its story.

Video Why there are so many student arrests in Hamilton County

A recent Tennessee law has led to the arrest of dozens of Hamilton County students, many of them in middle school.

Video Understanding Chattanooga’s credit downgrade

Fitch Ratings downgraded the City of Chattanooga’s credit rating, a marker of how well the government can repay its debts. The main reason? Income inequality among Chattanoogans.

Chattanooga’s credit downgrade fueled by local inequality

A downgrade to Chattanooga's credit score says less about the city's finances and more about local disparities.

Turn your ballot upside down
‘The people’s court’

The week before a new judge takes his seat, Alex McVeagh explains how the Hamilton County General Sessions Court impacts the community, and why it matters who's on the bench.