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The Tennessee Housing Development Agency will be paying rent for many Highland Residential Services residents starting next week. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the state organization received enough federal grant money to offer the assistance for at least a year. “It’s certainly huge for our tenants, but it’s a big deal for us, too,” Cassetty said. “Because instead of ... Read More »

Helping Hands of Putnam County is officially seeing in-person clients again. The group helps individuals in need by providing food, utilities assistance and rent assistance among others. Director Debbie Handlson said they hope the decision will allow the group to expand the work they do for the community. “You know they say ‘We need food, or I need help with ... Read More »

Sparta is considering repairs on the old Baker Elementary School with the goal to rent out the building. Public Works Director Dillard Quick and City Administrator Brad Hennessee evaluated the condition of the school Thursday. Quick said the roof is the main part that needs work. “Around the outside the rubber is pulled back from the gutter,” Quick said. “So, ... Read More »