🌱 Adoption Fees For Rescue Pets Lowered + Gas Prices Continue To Fall

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Dec. 5 was 'Celebrate Shelter Pets Day,' and Mckamey Animal Center is celebrating in a special way: From Dec. 1 through Dec. 11, nearly every animal in the shelter will have its adoption fees dropped to a mere $25. The shelter offers adoption services for homeless dogs, cats, and other animals in need. Pictures of the animals available for adoption can be found on their website. (WTVC)
2. A new campaign in Chattanooga is encouraging middle school girls to pursue STEM. Women may fill nearly half of all jobs in the economy, but they have a mere 28 percent of jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Chattanooga Gas, Ragan Smith, TVFCU, and Thompson Engineering have joined up with The American Heart Association to change those numbers. STEM Goes Red is a campaign created to prepare and empower the young women of Chattanooga for careers in STEM. Students get to experience immersive programs, speak with people in the STEM workforce, and mentors from the field. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. The average price of gasoline has fallen in Chattanooga to 11.2 cents per gallon since last week. That brings the average of 170 Chattanooga gas stations to $2.86 per gallon. The average gas price in Chattanooga has fallen 30.2 cents compared to prices just last month. The cheapest gas station in the Chattanooga area clocks in at $2.59 per gallon, while the most expensive will cost drivers $3.49 per gallon. (Chattanooga Pulse)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Baby Bounce At Chattanooga Public Library – Eastgate Branch (10:00 AM)
• Adult Archery: Aim Your Game! At Outdoor Chattanooga (11:00 AM)
• Junior Chefs: Holiday Pancakes & Hot Cocoa At Avondale Center (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga First SDA Church is holding its Eleventh Messiah Community Sing-Along on Dec. 11! It's a wonderful opportunity to embrace the local community and share in the holiday spirit. (WTVC)
• Kountry Wayne is on his way to Walker Theatre with his tour Help Is On The Way! Wayne arrives in Chattanooga on Mar. 18. (The Chattanoogan)
• Blue/rock artist Alex Lopez and his band, The Xpress, will be rocking out at The Barking Legs Theater in January of 2023! This is one concert you won't want to miss! (Chattanooga Pulse)

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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.