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Johnson City
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amber Rogers, founder of Evelyn's Army, died January 2nd at 11:53 a.m. due to health complications. She organized comfort bag distributions for local families and is survived by two young children (WCYB reported). WCYB
- ➤ Action Coalition of Johnson County will celebrate its 20th anniversary later this year by hosting programs that highlight its work in addiction education and substance abuse treatment. The nonprofit opened a resource center in 2021 and employs four state-certified peers to help local residents. WCYB
- ➤ Cybersecurity experts advise locals to update their digital habits as the new year begins and online shopping rises, urging residents to use unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication and review cookie policies — while local voices share extra caution amid growing AI-powered scams. WCYB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Johnson County Long Term Recovery Group sent a two-page letter to Governor Bill Lee asking for funding to keep rebuilding homes after Helene. Director Becky Wright said the group gets 2-3 new cases daily and will fall behind without extra support. WCYB
- ➤ The First Tennessee Human Resource Agency, based in Johnson City, received more than $120,000 in state funding to upgrade its fleet management system that serves 140 vehicles which completed over 139,000 trips last year, and it will automate maintenance reminders & fully integrate the new system by next fiscal quarter. WCYB
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Saving Shirley Live
9 PM – 12 AM — Capone's — Cover charges may apply — Rock out to the energetic 2000's party tunes from WNC's premier cover band.
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Beginner Blacksmithing: Steel Hooks Workshop
2-4:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Fee applies — Create your own steel hooks and explore the art of blacksmithing with expert guidance.
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