🌱 Matt Adams Enters County Mayoral Race + Urban League Job Fair

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, showers around; mild. High: 74 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. On Monday, Democrat Matt Adams has announced his candidacy for Hamilton County Mayor. Prior to Adams entering the race, three GOP candidates, Matt Hullander, Sabrena Smedley, and Weston Wamp, had their names on the ballot for the May 3 election. Adams is hosting a Virtual Education Forum tomorrow (Feb. 23) at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom and Facebook Live so the community can learn more about his plan for the County. (foxchattanooga.com)
2. The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga will be hosting a hiring fair at The Kingdom Center this Friday, Feb. 25, featuring 10 employers in the insurance and finance field. Entry-level to mid-career professionals are encouraged to attend to meet with companies like Allstate, Mutual of Omaha, Robert Half Talent Solutions, and more. The League will also host a workshop on Wednesday and resume-building sessions on Thursday to help prepare job seekers for the interview process in partnership with event sponsor Unum. Get the details here. (The Chattanoogan)
3. The red pandas at the Chattanooga Zoo now have a new outdoor habitat to enjoy. The new exhibit features vertical climbing structures like bridges, tunnels, ladders, and platforms, as well as an outdoor "Panda Condo." Zoo officials say guests can still see the red pandas in their indoor exhibit from the second floor of the Himalayan Passage. (WDEF News 12)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Adult Archery - Aim Your Game At Outdoor Chattanooga (10:00 AM)
• Virtual Leadership Study – Reset: Turn Challenges Into Opportunities, Hosted By Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute (11:30 AM)
• Adaptive Archery - Partner Program With Therapeutic Rec At Outdoor Chattanooga (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• As Chattanooga nears decision time for its new police chief decision nears, the Times Free Press takes a closer look at the four candidates from New Orleans, Atlanta, Washington, and Chattanooga. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• Looking for a new job in Chattanooga? Check out these newly-posted local jobs from employers in the area. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Want to support the Chattanooga Area Food Bank? Here are seven things you can to do help their efforts. (WTVC)
• Chattanooga's own Chatter Box Cafe, owned and operated by Brandon and Natia Ellis, will be showcased on an upcoming episode of the Cooking Channel's "Food Paradise," airing Mar. 16 at 10 p.m. (Chattanoogan)

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— 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.