Daily editionTuesday, October 6th, 2026
Good morning, East Ridge.
The 5AM East Ridge Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Community
Registration is open for the 27th annual Grateful Gobbler Walk, a family and pet-friendly 5K that will be held on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 8:00 a.m. in Coolidge Park to benefit the Maclellan Shelter for Families.
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Health
Hamilton County Health Department officials urge East Ridge residents to get vaccinated as flu and cold season nears to prevent severe illness.
Free flu shots will be offered all day Oct. 20 at the Samaritan Center on Lee Highway and the James A. Henry Center on Dodds Avenue.
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Sports
Silverdale Baptist delivered a surprising 33-15 win over fourth-ranked Lakeway Christian on Friday with strong offense, defense (including three interceptions) and special teams; the team now prepares to host Boyd Buchanan this Friday to battle for a top-four playoff spot.
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Silverdale Baptist volleyball won its district title in a recent match and the team is set for a deep postseason run.
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