🌱 Komatsu Worker Struck On Signal Mountain Rd + Gas Prices Drop More

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Mostly cloudy. High: 55 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. A Komatsu worker was hit by a truck while crossing Signal Mountain Road early Monday morning, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. A CPD representative reported the victim was rushed to a local hospital with "major trauma." Police said the driver of the truck stopped after the collision and answered the officers' questions. (WTVC)
2. Gas prices in Chattanooga continue to fall, dropping 14 cents per gallon over the last week and standing 51.8 cents per gallon lower than this time last month. According to price reports from GasBuddy, Chattanooga's cheapest gas station was priced at $2.48 per gallon as of Sunday, Dec. 11; the most expensive was $2.99 per gallon. This local pattern is consistent with national trends, with average diesel prices falling in 49 states over the last week. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. Five attorneys, including Chattanooga's Michael Richardson and Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Tom Greenholtz, are seeking to fill an anticipated vacancy on the Supreme Court. Richardson is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and worked in several Chattanooga-based law firms before becoming a solo practitioner. Greenholtz received his bachelor's degree from UTC in 1996 and previously served as the law clerk for former Justice William M. Barker, also of Chattanooga. All five candidates will be considered by the Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments at a Jan. 4 meeting; any interested individuals are invited to attend the public hearing. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Tuesday Matinees: "Elf" At Chattanooga Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Happy Hour At Moxy Chattanooga (3:00 PM)
• Jason Vieaux + Timothy McAllister At Hunter Museum Of American Art (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new local job? Check out Patch's latest list of who’s hiring in and around Chattanooga, including roles in customer service, sales, retail, and more. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Did you get a chance to check out the Holiday Market at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Sunday? The Chattanooga Times Free Press shared some photos from this exciting event. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• This Chattanooga-cased baker makes roughly 1,000 cupcakes each month for local charities. What a sweet way to give back to the community! Read the full story on WTVC to learn more about how Dan "The Cakeman" Carey is using his culinary talents to help kids in need. (WTVC)

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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.