🌱 Chattanooga City Promotions + 'Facilities Crisis' In Hamilton

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here are the most important things going on around Chattanooga today.

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First, today's weather:

A few t-storms, some severe. High: 70 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. On Tuesday, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced he is filling five key roles in his administration. In his announcement, Mayor Kelly stated he will promote currently serving staff who have demonstrated the ability to drive critical agenda items from the One Chattanooga strategy. Karitsa Mosley Jones, Chris Anderson, Tim Moreland, Dylan Rivera, and Kimberly Strong were all named in the announcement. The appointments of Mosley Jones and Moreland are subject to City Council confirmation. (Chattanooga Pulse)
2. In his first speech since taking office, Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson placed a top priority on the "facilities crisis" within the district during the Hamilton County Schools "State of the System" address. According to Dr. Robertson, 51 percent of school buildings were rated fair--unsatisfactory. Tyner Academy, in particular, has been a focus for repair in recent months after a report found crumbling conditions. Students took action conducting a school walkout and going to the board demanding a new building. (WTVC)
3. Hamilton County is working to address the concerns of ambulance coverage in the northern part of the county, according to Mayor Jim Coppinger. Commissioner Sabrena Smedley, who is running for Hamilton County Mayor on the GOP primary ticket, has made the shortage a part of her campaign and raised these concerns at Wednesday morning's meeting of the Hamilton County Commission. Mayor Coppinger says the county is working on another EMS building on Snowy Owl Road in Ooltewah, and looking to hire more staff to fill vacant positions. (foxchattanooga.com)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Black History Giveback Event At Lil Mama's Chicago Style Hoagy (11:00 AM)
• Virtual Meeting On Legislative Priorities 2022, Hosted By Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga (12:00 PM)
• Soccer Shots Chattanooga Free Fun Day At Coolidge Park (4:45 PM)
• February Wine Tasting By The Company at The Kinley Hotel (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Disney's Aladdin, Jr. opens tomorrow, Feb. 18, at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre! Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets on Chattanooga Pulse. (Chattanooga Pulse)
• Do you know how to use your home's emergency water shutoff? Drew Hardin from Chattanooga-based Metro Plumbing Heat and Air appears on ABC 9's "This N That" to talk about the importance of the emergency water shut-off for homeowners. (WTVC)
• The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chattanooga has announced its 2022 Teen Leadership Awards & Scholarships. Congratulations to all the winners! (The Chattanoogan)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.