Blake Stansell News Today

State aims to retain property as 'economically viable' land for production of timber

Carbon harbored in trees now a virtual commodity traded between forest landowners and commercial entities seeking to offset their greenhouse gas emissions

Blake Stansell said: "We are committed to managing the land in the spirit and letter of the conservation easement. We want to work with Pittsburg to address the shortfall in funds with a loss of timber tax funds, and we are committed to enhancing recreation opportunities."

A Chickamauga man was arrested last week after shots were fired in an incident at his neighbors house.