Daily editionSunday, October 4th, 2026
Good morning, East Ridge.
The 5AM East Ridge Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of October.
Community
BBB urged residents to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures this month by using unique passwords and multifactor authentication (key steps to protect personal data).
It also announced Spring Shred Day on Apr. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Coca-Cola Bottling parking lot in Chattanooga for safe document disposal.
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Economy
Area Development magazine ranked Georgia as the top state for business and Tennessee third, a result reflecting local outcomes in the Chattanooga area plus strong workforce investments and partnerships that support economic growth.
Local leaders say these efforts boost regional prospects.
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Education
Hamilton County Schools is launching a program teaching basic quantum computing to kindergartners (to show that tiny particles sometimes act differently); officials say the curriculum will spark early interest in science in local classrooms.
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Sports
Howard football coach Dedric Maffett celebrated his team’s win over Sale Creek Friday night by pausing as the final seconds ticked off the clock.
The team now enjoys a much-needed victory.
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Senior running back DeSean Bishop rushed for 220 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Vols to a 24 — 14 win over Auburn on Saturday.
He honored General Neyland in a Smokey Grey uniform and became this season’s first 200-yard rusher.
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