Twenty-three "promising future leaders" representing Bradley Central, Cleveland and Walker Valley high schools and Tennessee Christian Preparatory School graduated from the 17th Youth Leadership class of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce.

The Walker Valley High School Habitat for Humanity student chapter enjoys helping our community with affordable housing. Overseen by Walker Valley teacher Josh Justice, the chapter has volunteered with Habitat since 2017. From left are Habitat homeowner Shiloh White, Autumn Millard, Mikayla Beasley, Anna Grace Jackson, Cameron Hutt, Lara Davidson, Virginia Willis, Lauren Harwood, Annie Kate Gibson and Habitat homeowner Marvin White.

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Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee is directing $15,500 in grant funding to Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland, to build one new home in the Cleveland and Bradley County community.

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ERICA NELSON, right, one of four future Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland homeowners, holds back tears as local Habitat Executive Director Tammy Johnson hugs her for support. Nelson thanked God and the staff of Habitat for helping her on her journey to homeownership during recent groundbreaking ceremonies in the Victory Grove subdivision, a neighborhood exclusive to Habitat homes. The Cleveland and Bradley County community hosts five Habitat neighborhoods.

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On Monday, the Knights of Columbus held a small reception to honor the eight local nonprofits to which they were donating funds. From left are Bertin Kurtz, grand knight of the Knights of Columbus; Leslie Painter, Hospice of Chattanooga; Diana Jackson, Life Bridges; Corinne Freeman, The Caring Place; Angela Benifield, Harbor House; Cecilee Dickens, Orange Grove Center; Dr. Tammy Johnson, Ludic; and Father Mike Nowlan, Pastor of St. Therese and a board member of Habitat for Humanity.

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HAZEL SPAIN, right, stands with Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland Executive Eirector Tammy Johnson, left, as she stares in disbelief at a gathering of Habitat of Cleveland volunteers and friends present for the unveiling of her brand-new book nook named after her.

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Kim Gunter, Bowater CU vice president marketing/HR; presents the $1,000 donation to Tammy Johnson, Habitat for Humanity executive director and Bowater CU member; and Jordan Haugen, Bowater CU branch manager. Bowater Credit Union Donates $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland

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ERICA NELSON, right, one of four future Habitat for Humanity homebuyers, holds back tears as local Habitat Executive Director Tammy Johnson hugs her for support. Nelson thanked God and the staff of Habitat for helping her on her journey to homeownership.

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With the rapid approach of Thanksgiving, we are reminded the “good” in our Cleveland and Bradley County community far outweighs the “bad.”

Bank of Cleveland mortgage lenders were honored by the Chattanooga Bankers Association for volume of loans closed. Tammy Self was awarded highest honors, achieving Diamond level status. Traci Hamilton achieved Platinum level status and Joe Collins achieved Gold level status.

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