🌱 Child Care Certificate Program Changes + Finley Stadium Cleared

Good morning, friends! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Chattanooga Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Sun and some clouds. High: 91 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. The Chattanooga YMCA Community Action Program has expanded its youth mentorship programs thanks to American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Chattanooga City Council approved $300,000 for the program. It has expanded its program from serving 66 children to serving 91. The City Council allocated $3.7 million for public safety and youth engagement programs. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. Chattanooga families are reportedly thrilled about the Child Care Certificate Program changes. Participants can receive a 20 percent reimbursement increase through approved program child care providers. Chattanooga families will now benefit from lower childcare costs. To qualify, a family's income must be below the 85th percentile of Tennessee's median income. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. An altercation at the Best of Prep Football Jamboree resulted in Finley Stadium clearing. The Chattanooga Police Department reports that a Hamilton County Deputy fired a taser to break up the altercation. Individuals fled the stadium when the taser was fired. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident. (WDEF)

Today in Chattanooga:

• HEB Meeting At The City of Chattanooga (12:30 PM)
• Chimpanzee Keeper Chat At The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Zoo relies on community donations to operate. Consider supporting the Chattanooga Zoo today. Click to learn more. (Chattanooga Zoo)
• The Humane Educational Society in Chattanooga is hosting a Blood Drive on Aug. 27. If you want to schedule an appointment, call 423-834-2862. (Humane Educational Society)
• The City of Chattanooga is currently hiring. Click to explore open positions. (City of Chattanooga)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another 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.