🌱 Vaccines For Zoo Animals + Food Drive Through Post Office

Up and at 'em, Chattanooga! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga Zoo has given COVID-19 vaccines to some of its animals. According to the zoo, two Jaguars, a Northern White-Cheeked Gibbon, and three chimps have received the COVID-19 jabs. The most at-risk animals were given the vaccinations first but more animals will reportedly follow. (WDEF News 12)
2. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is hosting its 30th Annual Food Drive today. Residents can bring non-perishable food items to the nearest post office or place bags by their mailboxes for easy pick-up. Your local letter carrier will deliver food supplies to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. (WTVC)
3. Hamilton County Schools addressed bullying during its Thursday school board meeting. According to the district, there has been a growing trend of bullying since the pandemic began after experiencing a significant decrease between 2015 and 2020. The trend has been attributed to social interaction changes, grief, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. (WDEF News 12)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Learn to Skateboard At Outdoor Chattanooga (9:30 AM)
• Alton Park Community Market At The Bethlehem Center (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Selfie Museum wants to help you perfect your eyeliner. Learn to make perfect winged eyes for your next selfie session at the museum. (Facebook)
• The Hamilton County School Board is formulating a plan to address facility issues in classrooms. Click for the full story. (9 News Channel)
• The Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration opens on Thursday at the Hunter Museum of American Art. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox Monday morning with another update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.