🌱 Fiscal Budget Input + Catalytic Converter Theft

Get on up, Chattanooga! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in Chattanooga.

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First, today's weather:

An a.m. rain or snow shower. High: 40 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories today in Chattanooga:

1. A new building at Chattanooga State Community College has been approved by the State Building Commission. The new building will enable Chattanooga State to expand existing programs and introduce new ones. Construction will begin this spring. (WDEF News 12)
2. The City of Chattanooga will seek community input on the upcoming Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The City will host three virtual meetings to gather investment ideas that will support the implementation of the "One Chattanooga" plan. A draft budget will be presented this Spring. (The Chattanoogan)
3. Catalytic converter thefts are still happening in Chattanooga despite a new law and decreased value. The law places new reporting requirements onto scrap metal dealers and states that violators will be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. Chattanooga Police report 276 catalytic converters have been stolen since July. (WTVC)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Beer & Wrecker Board (Virtual) Meeting At City of Chattanooga (9:00 AM)
• Volunteer Orientation At Girls Inc. Of Chattanooga (5:30 PM)
• Menlo Neighborhood Association At City of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)
• Woodmore Neighborhood Association At City of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)
• Southside Chattanooga Oak Hills At City of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Tennessee Humane Animal League's Pet Placement Center thanks our community for helping place Aussie breed Beans with a good family. (Facebook)
• Hunter Museum of American Arts notifies the community that their phone lines are down but they are still operating. (Facebook)
• Chattanooga Selfie Museum shares the value of a selfie. Click to take a look! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for another 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.