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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

Where things stand ahead of Chattanooga’s tax rate vote

The public has one more chance to weigh in on competing tax rate proposals before City Council votes on Aug. 26.

Tax rate public hearing, Coolidge Park performance stage

Another step toward a new skate park and when to expect a city tax rate decision — an Aug. 12 City Council preview.

Understanding the two proposals for Chattanooga’s tax rate

Here’s how each City Council member has weighed in.

Chattown contract, Mountain Creek restoration, and city tax rate timeline

Another step toward a new skate park and when to expect a city tax rate decision — an Aug. 12 City Council preview.

The cock-a-doodle do’s and don’t’s of urban chickens

If you have a backyard, you can now (legally) keep chickens in Chattanooga. Here's how to do it by the book.

Chattanooga’s budget already passed. Why are we still talking about it?

The mayor and City Council are still in the process of deciding a tax rate and how to spend any extra revenue.

Expanding senior tax freeze program, new fire chief

City Council members will vote on making more seniors eligible for a tax freeze at their Aug. 5 meeting.

Home prices keep rising. Would a community land trust help?

With home prices out of reach for many Chattanoogans, housing advocates have pushed a long-floated but untested way to curb costs — a community land trust.

$500K grant for Chattown skate park, single-stair buildings

Parks & Outdoors looks for additional skate park funds, a denser multi-family model, and more from the July 15 City Council meeting.

Zoning incentives for affordability, new city CFO

On the July 8 City Council agenda — codifying affordable housing incentives, a new city finance head, and several multi-family developments.