🌱 Gas Prices Continue To Decline + I-24/I-75 Interchange Update

Hello, people of Chattanooga! Kayla Harrison here with today's copy of theChattanooga Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Heavy t-storms in the morning. High: 71 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Chattanooga's gas prices fell for the third straight week after hitting record highs last month. Initial data provided by GasBuddy.com predicts that gas prices will continue to decline into this next week. The average gas price in Chattanooga was $3.89 per gallon on Monday, according to the gas survey site that looks at 170 gas stations in the surrounding area. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. Chattanooga-based CO.LAB is recruiting for a new CEO after Lindsey Cox transitions to Launch Tennessee. The deadline to apply is Apr. 30, according to the company. Click the link for a full job description and a detailed overview of the hiring requirements. (Teknovation.biz)
3. The start of the second phase of the 1-24/I-75 interchange reconstruction project has begun, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The department is collecting technical information to provide to contractors for the upcoming bidding process. The important soil samples were collected by Chattanooga-based Tri-State Drilling. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Strategic Planning Meeting At City of Chattanooga (2:00 PM)
• ALL: Parks & Public Works Committee At City of Chattanooga (4:00 PM)
• ALL: Planning and Zoning Committee At City of Chattanooga (4:30 PM)
• ALL: Council Meeting At City of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Fire Department has begun Post Traumatic Purpose classes. The courses are meant to shine a light on personnel battling mental health issues and provide coping mechanisms. (Facebook)
• Voting for Naughty Cat Café is still happening. Click to learn how to vote for this important cat rescue group. (Facebook)
• Rock Day arrives for the Gentoo Penguins and Macaroni Penguins at the Tennessee Aquarium. The rocks act as a signal to the birds to begin building their nests. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.