The U.S. Attorney’s Office Of The Eastern District Of Tennessee Has Announced An Over $52,000 Grant To The City Of Johnson City To Respond To The Public Safety Challenges Posed By The Outbreak Of COVID-19. The Law Gives Jurisdictions Considerable Latitude Using These Funds Such As Hiring Personnel, Paying Overtime, Purchasing Protective Equipment And Addressing Inmates’ Medical Needs. Meanwhile, The City Of Kingsport Has Received An Over $75,000 Grant From Department Of Justice, Authorized By The Recent Stimulus Legislation Signed By President Trump.