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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. He served as a writer and producer for Chattamatters from 2022 to 2026.

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.

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William's Latest Articles

Carver Park plans, rules for a “vested property right”

Multi-million dollar plans for Carver Park, senior center updates and more from the Jan. 13 City Council agenda.

Northgate Mall TIF deal, community center donation, $4.2M SWAMP

City Council's Jan. 6 agenda ushers in the new year with votes on the future of Northgate Mall and a SWAMP contract.

City to double call-back pay, horse-drawn carriage updates

A public hearing to excise part of Chick-fil-A from Chattanooga, a pop-up skate park moves forward and more from City Council's Dec. 9 docket.

Deannexing Chick-fil-A, city auditing update, pop-up skate park

A public hearing to excise part of Chick-fil-A from Chattanooga, a pop-up skate park moves forward and more from City Council's Dec. 9 docket.

Northgate Mall tax deal approval, Alton Park Connector contract

Council's vote on a tax incentive deal for Northgate Mall's owners and a local landmark that wasn't — recapping the Dec. 2 City Council meeting.

SNAP suspension relief, $7.3 million violent crime grants

After a week off, City Council members returned with a busy Nov. 18 agenda, approving three measures to help Chattanoogans impacted by lost SNAP payments.

5 things to know – HCS’s school choice lottery

Starting Nov. 17, families can apply for choice seats in about 100 different Hamilton County public schools and programs. Here are five things to know about the school choice process.

Finalizing skate park plans, honoring Leamon Pierce

An about-face on the skate and dog park renovations and more on the Nov. 4 City Council agenda.

Composting and glass recycling pilot, airport park

If you live in the Brainerd area, you might be eligible to put out glass and food scraps for curbside pickup. City Council approved piloting those services at their Oct. 14 meeting.

Why we lose historic buildings — and ways to protect them

Chattanooga has preserved fewer historic parts of town than peer cities despite having the same tools for protection.