Brandon Paykamian
Education News Reporter at Tennessee Firefly
Brandon Paykamian, Johnson City Press Staff Writer with a focus on social issues, city schools and ETSU (and his cat Gertie)
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timesnews.net | Brandon Paykamian
East Tennessee State University officials are preparing for $8.76 million in potential cuts to programs that assist low-income and first-generation students after the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s budget last month.
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johnsoncitypress.com | Brandon Paykamian
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timesnews.net | Brandon Paykamian
Unlike dogs, cats often carry a reputation of being aloof, and sometimes even fiercely independent. But when it comes to my cat Gertie and others like her, nothing could be further from the truth. When I first adopted Gertie in 2019 from the Washington County Humane Society, she was very timid about her new surroundings and seemed very cautious about getting close with everyone I was living with at the time.
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timesnews.net | Brandon Paykamian
Johnson City commissioners approved the third and final reading of the fiscal year 2026 budget on Thursday – with no property tax increases. City officials noted there were no major changes since the second reading, which was approved last Thursday. The total budget across all funds and city departments is $351,228,785, according to documents provided by the board.
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johnsoncitypress.com | Brandon Paykamian
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This is my last week at Johnson City Press before I begin work at e.Republic. As I near the end of my four years here, I'm reminded of the great minds I've interviewed and connected with here. It's been a privilege learning about my community & working with such a fantastic team.
Local school boards, including Johnson City’s, have been assaulted with unreasonable and insulting demands on more than one occasion. Smug COVID-19 deniers, anti-maskers and spoiled parents have been the culprits. https://t.co/QHUTDirG9W via @jcpress
Local educators say school districts need all the help they can get to continue bolstering literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/mbPeWYkR99 via @jcpress