Daily editionWednesday, October 21st, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Community
The Salvation Army of Johnson City is asking the community to help provide Christmas gifts for 1,014 children through its Angel Tree program—tags are displayed at local businesses, churches, and civic groups, with gifts to be returned by Nov. 18 and volunteers needed for sorting and distribution events in December.
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Government
City crews will begin the annual fall leaf collection on Monday, Oct. 26, using vacuum trucks to cycle through neighborhoods for three rounds of service until Dec. 18.
Residents should leave leaf piles unbagged behind their curbs as instructed.
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Health
The 'Bikes for Breast Cancer' ride returns this Saturday, Oct. 24 at 325 N. State of Franklin Road in Johnson City.
Participants must check in from 9 to 10 a.m. as the ride begins at 10:30 a.m. — a minimum donation of $20 per bike is required.
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