🌱 New Era Of County Elects Sworn In + Writer's Guild Contest Winner

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

---

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 72.

---

Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. The new era of Hamilton County elected officials was sworn in on Thursday morning. Weston Wamp became Hamilton County's youngest mayor and his sister Coty Wamp became Hamilton County's first woman district attorney. Click the following link to view the full swearing-in ceremony. (MyFox Chattanooga)
2. The Chattanooga Writer's Guild reports that Pamela Kiper has won the August 2022 Monthly Contest. Her submission titled "Satisfied" was chosen for this month's theme of "Rock City Gnome." The theme for this month's contest is "Anything Cherokee." Click to view Kiper's submission. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank reports that the number of families seeking food assistance in the region has risen dramatically. According to the organization, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are fueling the increase. Currently, the Chattanooga Area Food Bank is assisting about 200 individuals and families each day. (Local 3 News)

---

Today in Chattanooga:

• 55+ Friday Club At The Collegedale Municipal Building (5:30 AM)

---

From my notebook:

• Making friends can be hard. Making friends as a mother can be even harder. Click for a list of organizations in Chattanooga that provide opportunities to meet local moms. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• The U.S. is currently experiencing a mental health crisis in children. Click for a list of Chattanooga area resources for mental health. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• Choosing a school for your child can be a daunting task. Click for a list of advice created by Chattanooga school consultants and admissions directors. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• TN Nursery — (Visit website)
• Wholesale Nursery Company — (Visit Website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Fly-Palooza (September 3)
• Add your event

---

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.