🌱 Councilman Byrd Is New Clerk + String Of Armed Robberies

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 56 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Chattanooga City Councilman Anthony Byrd has been appointed as the city court clerk and will vacate his District 8 seat. Byrd will no longer participate in council votes and he will officially resign once the appointment is approved by council members. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. Chattanooga Police warned residents of the Highland Park and Oak Grove neighborhoods about a string of armed robberies. There have been more than 30 robberies in these areas since Jan. 1. Police say Hispanic community members are frequently the target of these crimes, which have been happening after 6 p.m. to victims who are arriving at or leaving their homes or apartment. If you have any information regarding these incidents, Chattanooga Police asks that you call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. (WTVC)
3. Bria Montgomery, a Chattanooga woman, received a water bill of over $4,300 after a pipe burst underground near her apartment. Though the water company gave her some credit after it was made aware of the issue, it was not enough to cover the astronomical bill. Montgomery is hoping for the Montview Apartment complex owners to fix the issue so her water can be turned back on. (News Channel 9)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting At Development Resource Center, Room 1-A (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Downside Up Inc, a nonprofit organization that serves as a family for families who have children with disabilities, shared some of the partnering organizations they work with, including Be the Change Youth Initiative. (Facebook)
• Genevieve Bond Gifts advertised its stock of #colorchattanoogapink T-shirts in support of the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.