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Hamilton County commissioners narrowly voted down a resolution that would have limited the operation of short-term vacation rentals in certain unincorporated areas.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office officially recognized the retirement of Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement, Mark King.

Some Hamilton County Commissioners are not sold on the need for this increase, or the need for using a combined base and weighted formula.

Hamilton County Schools officials are asking for an approximately $20 million increase in their allocation from county government next fiscal year, a request one commissioner said is not feasible given the countys lower than desired bump in revenue.

A resolution that would have prohibited new short term vacation rentals in residential zones of unincorporated Hamilton County failed to pass the County Commission and was sent back to a committee for tweaking over the next 30 days.

Dr. Steve Highlander, who represents district 9, is one of the few seen talking on a wired phone during the meeting.

Dr. Steve Highlander, who represents district 9, is one of the few seen talking on a wired phone during the meeting.

The resolution is a memorandum of understanding for the funding and development of the project, which totals about $120-million.

A plan to plug a funding gap for a new $115 million stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts has officially received sign off from the city and county.

Get the latest details on the approved funding plan for the new Lookouts Stadium in Hamilton County, including key changes and upcoming votes.