Local News

By JENNIFER RAYMOND

rcraymond@bellsouth.net

In today’s economy, consumers take their good news where they can.

Rockwood Electric Utility customers can expect a slight decrease in their bills starting Jan. 1.

REU board approved the 6 percent decrease at last week’s meeting.

The change is a result of TVA’s fuel cost-adjustment that lowered wholesale electric rates during the period.

According to TVA, the rate happened because of a reduction in purchased power and natural gas prices.

By CINDY SIMPSON

rccindysimpson@bellsouth.net

Authorities are investigating after an illegal meter was found hooked up on property belonging to a Harriman Utility Board supervisor.

The meter was  on a remote piece of property on Riggs Chapel Road owned by Frankie Davis, HUB’s gas, water and sewer supervisor.

District Attorney Russell Johnson said he has looked into the incident at the request of Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton.

By JUDY UNDERWOOD

Morgan County News Editor

By JENNIFER RAYMOND

rcraymond@bellsouth.net

The majority of voters in Rockwood have spoken, and now it is the city council’s turn to carry out their wishes.

A referendum was passed in November to allow liquor by the drink and liquor stores within the city limits.

At last week’s council meeting, officials discussed zoning and regulations to govern the new allowance.

“We are fulfilling our obligation to the public,” Councilman Dudley Evans said.