🌱 Graphite Production + 911 Issues For Verizon Customers

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga is the only city in the United States that produces clean graphite. The majority of graphite used for silicone production is manufactured in China but the recent federal CHIPS Act plans to change that. Chattanooga is leading the way in restoring manufacturing jobs to the United States through its environmentally friendly graphite production, according to Mayor Tim Kelly. (WDEF.com)
2. The Photographic Society of Chattanooga's Summer Show has been extended. The show will now end on Oct. 21 - a week later than its original end date. It first went on display on Jul. 22. The show is on display at Blackwell Automotive at 71 Eastgate Loop between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (The Chattanoogan)
3. Verizon customers in Hamilton County had issues dialing 911 on Tuesday. The issues were also noted in Tennessee's Rhea County and Polk County. Authorities are reminding residents that they can always call the Chattanooga Police Department's main phone number at 423-698-2525, if 911 issues occur. (News Channel 9)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Board Of Zoning Appeals At The Development Resource Center (10:00 AM)
• Dave Berry At Tommy Condon's (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you keeping tabs on the Chattanooga real estate market? Click for a list of the top real estate transactions that occurred last month in Hamilton County. (The Chattanoogan)
• There are currently four weeks of high school football left in the regular season. Click to view the high school football schedule for Week Eight. (The Tennessean)
• In case you missed it: October is ODDtober at the Tennessee Aquarium. Click for a list of fun upcoming events for the month. (Tennessee Aquarium)

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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.