🌱 Grant-Funded Position Pay Raises + County Schools Sports Struggles

Hello and happy Monday! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a stray t-storm. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, 10 officers have been reassigned to non-enforcement positions. The decision is due to the officers misrepresenting the truth or filing a false report. The officers will also not be allowed to testify in a court of law. The Fraternal Order of Police criticized the decision. (News-Daily.com)
2. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly's administration is considering a pay raise for grant-funded positions. The proposal is meant to ensure that the city's employees receive a competitive wage. Historically, grant-funded positions have not been supported by city funds. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. According to Hamilton County coaches and athletic directors, county schools cannot compete against other state programs. The two biggest reasons for the competitive gap are the condition of the county's athletic facilities and deficient coaching stipends. The county's teams are currently in their longest championship drought in football and basketball. (Times Free Press)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Chimpanzee Keeper Chat At The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)
• Adaptive Cycling At Hubert Fry Center (6:00 PM)
• Chattanooga Organized for Action At Renaissance Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM)
• Talkin' Tackle Fishing Tournament At The Chester Frost Park Boat Ramp (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hamilton County is currently hiring. Click to view the full list of open positions. (Hamilton County)
• The last day to request a ballot for the Nov. 8 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 1. Click for the Hamilton County voter registration guide. (Hamilton County)
• The Rail & Hops Brewers Festival is scheduled for Sept. 3 at Miller Park. Lee Fields will be headlining. (Facebook)

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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.