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State officials continue to investigate a woman`s body that was found near a rock quarry in Summitville. Officials are not releasing much information at this time. A source close to the investigation says part of body was burned. Officials at the scene tell Fox 17 News they do suspect foul play. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a mobile response team on site and is assisting the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department with their investigation.
“It's just really scary I mean I don't know how to feel about it,” said Gloria Cox who lives in area where the body was found.
Officials say the body was found is nearly 400 yards away from the nearest road and is only accessible by all-terrain vehicles.
The woman who has not yet been positively identified will be sent to Nashville for autopsy, according to a statement from a spokesperson with the TBI.
We'll bring you the latest as more information becomes available.
“It's just really scary I mean I don't know how to feel about it,” said Gloria Cox who lives in area where the body was found.
Officials say the body was found is nearly 400 yards away from the nearest road and is only accessible by all-terrain vehicles.
The woman who has not yet been positively identified will be sent to Nashville for autopsy, according to a statement from a spokesperson with the TBI.
We'll bring you the latest as more information becomes available.
Saturday, March 9 2013, 07:52 PM CST
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Haslam's chief deputy Claude Ramsey to retire
June 19, 2013 16:41 GMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Haslam says chief deputy Claude Ramsey is retiring at the end of August to spend more time with his family in Chattanooga.
The Republican governor said in a news release on Wednesday that the 70-year-old Ramsey has been integral to his administration on key initiatives that include civil service reform, economic development efforts, workforce development training and improved operation of state government.
Ramsey was elected to the General Assembly in 1972 where he served four years in the House. He was Hamilton County's mayor for 16 years.
His last day on the job is August 31.
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