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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

Q: Is CARTA going completely electric?

CARTA is inching toward a future where public transportation is all-electric. A new charging station at a UTC bus stop is its next small step.

Q: Cars drive too fast in my neighborhood, is there anything I can do?

CDOT has a division dedicated to putting speed humps (and bumps and other traffic calmers) into people’s neighborhoods. Here’s how to get some.

What happens behind the scenes when you call 911? 

Operators at the Hamilton County 911 Center are the very first responders to up to 2,500 emergency calls per day. Here’s what happens when you dial 911.

Do wider roads attract more cars?
Tracking the teams and names at the heart of Black baseball in Chattanooga

From the Tigers to the Stars, Black baseball teams and athletes formed a spectacular part of Chattanooga baseball history. Here are some of the key names to remember.

Is Chattanooga actually going to get a passenger rail?

New federal funding and support from state agencies has put the push for a regional passenger rail line back on track.

There are lots of (high-paying) job openings — how can we fill them?

Workforce development programs help workers stuck in low-wage jobs or those sitting out of the labor market find high-paying careers. Here's how they can help in Chattanooga.

Why is the I-75/I-24 split so bad?

The I-75/I-24 split went through it’s first modifications in six decades over 2019-2021. New planned construction is meant to eliminate the bottleneck for good.

What power does the school board have?
These new state laws will impact our local public schools