🌱 Citizens Police Academy Applications + New Zoning Changes

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

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A shower and thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga State Community College has appointed Jessica Green as its new Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dean. She has previously served as the school's interim dean. Her initial goals in the new position will be hiring a TCAT Student Services director, evaluating all programs, and assisting the Surgical Technology program's transition to a credit program. (Press Release Desk)
2. Chattanooga Police Department is currently accepting applications for its Citizens Police Academy. The nine-week program is meant to foster community-department relationships through education on various law enforcement services. The deadline for applications is on Aug. 15. The classes will begin on Sep. 1. If you’re interested in participating, you can apply here. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Chattanooga planners have endorsed changes to East Brainerd properties. The changes will reportedly allow additional multifamily and townhouse development in the area. The zoning changes will allow developers to build proposed residential townhouse projects behind Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Brainerd Road. The area is reportedly one of the strongest real estate markets in the city. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Toddler Time Northgate At The Chattanooga Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Chimpanzee Keeper Chat With The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)
• Wednesday Jazz: Matt Turnure Trio At Barking Legs Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Volkswagen Chattanooga Career Fair will be held on Saturday, Sep. 17 at the Museum Center. The fair will be between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendar. (Chattanooga Pulse)
• The Chattanooga Public Library continues to search for volunteers. Click to learn more. (Chattanooga Public Library)
• Hamilton County is currently hiring. Click for a full list of open positions. (Hamilton County)

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