Cleveland Bradley County OEM

09/04/2026

OFFICE FEDERAL HOLIDAY CLOSURE:

Our office and all Bradley County Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

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09/02/2026

Bradley County Schools Families,

Due to heat-related concerns, Bradley County Schools will dismiss early on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Elementary Schools: Dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
Middle & High Schools: Dismiss at 12:15 p.m.

All childcare will not operate on early dismissal days.

This includes- Big City University, Boys and Girls Club, and YMCA After School.

All after-school activities will continue as scheduled. Athletic activities will follow TSSAA heat guidelines to ensure the safety of our student-athletes.

We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of our families as we make this adjustment with the safety of our students and staff in mind. Please plan accordingly for Thursday’s early dismissal.

08/06/2026

CBCOEM CONGRATULATES AND THANKS JEFF GUNTER FOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO CLEVELAND/BRADLEY COUNTY

August 6th, 2026

After twenty years of service to the Cleveland/Bradley County Office of Emergency Management and citizens of Bradley County, Jeff Gunter has announced his retirement as Deputy Director of CBCOEM effective August 6th, 2026.

Jeff started with CBCOEM, at the time called Bradley County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in June of 2006 after 25 years of service in the United States Army where retired as a First Sergeant (1SG). He served in several combat zones during his service, and earned two Bronze Stars, four Meritorious Service Medals, six Army Commendation Medals, six Army Achievement Medals, three Southwest Asia Service Medals, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, Korean Service Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Drill Sergeant Identification Badge.

​Jeff is best known for his no-nonsense attitude, extremely broad skillset, and his strong sense of duty. Our agency thanks him for 20 years of honorable service and wishes him the best in his retirement.

Congratulations!

08/03/2026

07/22/2026

REQUEST FOR BIDS:

USED MOTOROLA MOBILE RADIOS

The Cleveland/Bradley County Office of Emergency Management is seeking bids for used Motorola mobile radios. Bids are accepted until August 7, 2026 at 2PM EST.

To obtain bid packet, email [email protected] or call (423) 728-7289.

07/16/2026

7/15/2026 8:40PM EST
PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT UPDATE:

As of 7:56 p.m., Deountray Dickey was taken into custody by the Cleveland Police Department Crime Suppression team and the U.S. Marshals.

Thank you to our law enforcement partners for their swift and thorough response, and to our local community and news media for helping us spread the word.

07/15/2026

⚠️ 7/15/26 7:56PM EST - THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN LOCATED AND ARRESTED ⚠️

7/15/2026 2:26PM EST

URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT

ARMED AND DANGEROUS WANTED SUBJECT

WANTED FOR ACTIVE FEDERAL WARRANTS AND CARJACKING/ASSAULT

DEOUNTRAY DICKEY
BLACK MALE

6 FOOT 1
230 POUNDS

BLACK SHIRT
BLACK PANTS
FOREHEAD TATTOO BETWEEN HIS EYEBROWS

DO NOT APPROACH IF SEEN, IF YOU LIVE IN THE AREA SECURE YOUR PROPERTY AND DO NOT ANSWER THE DOOR FOR UNKNOWN PERSONS.

LAW ENFORCEMENT IS ACTIVELY SEARCHING AND THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PHOTOS AND SHARE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT IF YOU THINK YOU SEE THIS SUBJECT, ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO WITHOUT APPROACHING

IF SEEN, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY

06/29/2026

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JULY 4TH OBSERVED OFFICE CLOSURE

Our office, and all Bradley County offices will be closed on July 3rd, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.

06/17/2026

05/31/2026

MISSING CHILD TRENTON MARTIN HAS BEEN LOCATED

Great job Bradley County! Trenton has been located and is safe!

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