🌱 2022 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer Award + Drive-By Shooting

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Keep scrolling for the scoop...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 88 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga has been recognized as a 2022 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. To earn the coveted recognition, a community must meet digital inclusion leadership criteria. This is the third time that the city has been recognized with the award. (The Chattanoogan)
2. The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting incident that occurred at the intersection of Wilcox Boulevard and Shallowford Road. The incident occurred on Sunday night around 9:10 p.m. The shooting victim was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening wounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department immediately. (WDEF News 12)
3. The Chattanooga Police Department has charged a former caregiver with aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, attempted first-degree murder, and aggravated abuse of an elderly or vulnerable adult. According to an affidavit, Marcella Collins attempted to strangle a former patient in the 7800 block of Scrapeshin Trail on Friday. Collins also stole $4,000 in cash and multiple items from the home. (Fox 28)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Adult Archery: Aim Your Game! At Outdoors Chattanooga (11:00 AM)
• Parks & Public Works Committee At The City Of Chattanooga (4:00 PM)
• Council Meeting At City Of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gas prices continue to fall in Chattanooga. The average price of gas has fallen to $3.276 per gallon — 9.1 cents lower compared to last week. (Chattanooga Pulse)
• Hamilton County has provided its latest arrest report. Click to view the full list. (The Chattanoogan)
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Chattanooga area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Chattanooga Patch)

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— 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.