🌱 Boating Fatality + First Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival

Hey, friends! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 76 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Two local Chattanooga businesses are teaming up to provide relief for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Pins and Needles Quilt Shop and Miller's Fine Ale House are currently accepting donations to be delivered to residents in Florida. Accepted items include bottled water, toiletries, blankets, batteries, prepackaged food, and towels. Donated items can be dropped off at Miller's Ale House. (WDEF)
2. On Saturday, a 42-year-old Hamilton County man died while attempting to load his boat into Chickamauga Lake. The incident occurred near Kings Point Road while the individual was loading a Bayliner cabin cruiser boat during high winds. The man was not wearing a life jacket during the incident. The Chattanooga Fire Department, Hamilton County EMS, and Hamilton County STARS were among the various agencies that responded to the incident. (News Channel 9)
3. The first Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival was held on Saturday. The goal of the event was to promote and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in the Chattanooga area. Participants were able to view various electric cars, trucks, ATVs, buses, and bikes during the festival. Drive Electric Scenic City has announced plans to host similar events in the future. (WDEF)

Today in Chattanooga:

• General Pension Board Meeting At Chattanooga City Council Building (8:30 AM)
• IDB Meeting At Chattanooga City Council Building (11:00 AM)
• Poker Night Monday At The 107 Chattanooga (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Chattanooga area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Hamilton County has released its latest arrest report. Click to view the complete list of arrests. (The Chattanoogan)
• The Chattery is offering free art classes at the Northgate Public Library branch on Nov. 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit the link to learn more or register. (Chattanooga Public Library)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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.