🌱 Medical Assistant Program + 2022 Little Debbie IRONMAN Chattanooga

Hey, friends. It's Thursday in Chattanooga and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Humid in the a.m.; sunshine. High: 90 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga State Community College is currently accepting applications for its first group of registered Medical Assistant apprentices. The program will provide paid full-time employment at CHI's Chattanooga-area clinics, evening/online classes, and on-the-job training. At the end of the program, participants will be able to take the National Health Career Association's Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam. (Chattanoogan)
2. The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend after she discovered him cheating with two men. Antonio Lamar Collier, 45, has been charged with assault and kidnapping. At the time of arrest, Collier had warrants in East Ridge and U.S. Marshals wanted him for questioning. (ABC News 4)
3. The 2022 Little Debbie IRONMAN Chattanooga race will be on Sunday. The race is presented by McKee A Family Company as a part of the VinFast U.S. Series. The event kicks off on Thursday with check-in at Ross's Landing. Participants will compete in a 2.4-mile swim, 116-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run through Chattanooga. (Chattanooga Pulse)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Wacoal Fit For The Cure At Northgate Mall (10:00 AM)
• Chattanooga Public Art Commission At Chattanooga City Hall (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Lookout Comedy Festival will be at Tennessee Bouldering Authority from Wednesday, Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 22. Click to get tickets today. (All Events)
• The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival will be in West Village from Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16. Click to learn more. (Tockify)
• Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Chattanooga African American Museum will be hosting the 2022 Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit starting Wednesday, Oct. 12. Mark your calendar! (ChaHipHopSummit.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.