FROM THE RADIO NEWS DEPARTMENT

The City Of Johnson City Has Received A Grant For A Crime Reduction Project. An 800-Thousand Targeted Community Crime Reduction Project Grant From The Office Of Criminal Justice Programs To Fund Efforts To Reduce Crimes Related To Alcohol And Drug Abuse In Targeted Neighborhoods. Using Criminal Analysis And Local Surveys, The Mountain Home And Downtown Areas Were Identified As The Targets For This Project. Surveys Revealed The Greatest Concerns Of Residents And Business Owners Revolved Around Drugs, Alcohol, Litter, And Prostitution