🌱 Road Closures & Detours + Funds For New Federal Courthouse

Happy Saturday, people of Chattanooga! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Colder; some morning snow. High: 35 Low: 15.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. There are some upcoming road closures, construction, and detours coming to the Chattanooga area. Expect delays through Apr. 4 on Cummings Highway between Old Wauhatchie Pike and W. 37th St. There will be detour signs posted between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Additionally, this weekend, Wilcox Tunnel will be closed for inspection, repair, and cleaning at various times. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. The new spending bill approved by Congress is including $85.5 million toward a new Federal Courthouse in Chattanooga. This amount is short of the $94.6 million government officials said would be necessary to complete the project. However, there are redesigns in the works so construction can begin in late March or April, said the office of Rep. Chuck Fleischmann. (The Chattanoogan)
3. You may see snow on the ground as you wake up this morning! The Chattanooga area has been under a winter storm warning set for early this morning with a peak chance for snow between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. with higher accumulations of 2-5 inches north of Chattanooga. Be safe on the roads! (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Alton Park Community Market - City of Chattanooga (12:00 PM)
• Eastdale Neighborhood Association - City of Chattanooga (12:00 PM)
• Learn to Play Disc Golf - City of Chattanooga (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• There are new pets available for adoption in the Chattanooga area! If you're on a search for a lovable new four-legged companion, check out the latest roundup of pets from Patch. (Chattanooga Patch)
• A reminder that 8 HCDE high school students will be selected by the Chattanooga Public Library to attend Creator's Camp in April! Submission dates will be open from Mar. 14 to Mar. 23. (Press Release Desk)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.