🌱 Mail Thefts In Hamilton County + Computer Outage Halts Air Traffic

Morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Chattanooga Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Officials are warning citizens that there have been numerous mail thefts throughout Hamilton County. This is most commonly happening in large subdivisions and usually involve packages or mail that have been left in local's mailboxes overnight. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office warns that these thefts can occur throughout the night, and the remain alert. If you've experienced the theft of your mail, please contact the authorities. (The Chattanoogan)
2. Chattanooga was dealing with significant flight delays after a computer outage brought air traffic to a halt. On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the system it uses to track pilots taking off was suffering from an outage. Although service resumed by 9:00 a.m., 4,300 flights had already been delayed and another 800 canceled. In Chattanooga, a half dozen flights were delayed, and another two were canceled. The President is asking the Department of Transportation to investigate the incident. (WDEF News 12)
3. The biggest movie screen in Chattanooga is about to go wild – literally. The documentary "Serengeti" debuts in IMAX 3D on Jan. 13. The remarkable film provides an in-depth and never-before-seen look at the majestic animals and beautiful wildlife who call the Serengeti home. Filmmaker Dalton-Smith will appear for a special screening and Q&A session on Jan. 17. (The Pulse)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Free Family Fun Night at Creative Discovery Museum (5:30 PM)
• Winter Workshop Series at Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center (6:00 PM)
• Lookout Wild Film Festival 2023: Thursday Evening Screening at The Walker Theatre (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Ballet is coming to CPAC on Feb. 3! Book your tickets if you want to catch this show. (Subscription: Cookeville Herald Citizen)
• Chattanooga has been named the fourth friendliest city in the country! No wonder people love living here so much. (The Pulse)
• Are you ready to play some pickleball? Chattanooga's first outdoor courts are arriving this spring! (The Chattanoogan)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.