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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Chattanooga restaurants scored lowest on this week’s health inspections?
  • Will your neighborhood get curbside compost and glass pickup next?

Also on today's calendar: Tell Me Lies - The Fleetwood Mac Experience w/ The Essentials and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Cloudy and very warm, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with partial sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, mist; warm, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Drains backing up, food debris accumulation: Chattanooga area restaurant inspection reports for week ending Dec. 23, 2025 (timesfreepress.com) — If you eat out around Chattanooga, this week’s health inspection scores highlight where inspectors found problems like backed-up floor drains, food debris buildup, and hand-washing lapses, along with many perfect scores. The report covers restaurants and food trucks across Hamilton County and nearby Georgia counties, and includes the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department complaint line for concerned diners.
   

• Curbside Compost Pilot Expands (wdef.com) — Chattanooga is expanding its curbside compost and glass recycling pilot to Missionary Ridge, Ridgedale, and Highland Park, with collections starting in January 2026. Residents in these neighborhoods can now sign up online for weekly compost and monthly glass pickup, while others may still use compost drop-off kiosks at the city’s five recycling centers. Participation is voluntary but requires registration to receive containers.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Readers respond: Story on CSLA educator scandal shows ‘implicit bias' and more (timesfreepress.com)
  • Rep. Michele Reneau Announces Re-Election Campaign At Make Tennessee Healthy Again Dinner (chattanoogan.com)
  • After parent concern, Hamilton County Schools removes controversial book from classrooms (newschannel9.com)

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