🌱 Proposal To Stimulate City Economy + Wide Loads On City Streets

Hi all. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Chattanooga Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a t-storm or two. High: 91 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has proposed using American Rescue Plan Act funds to stimulate the city's economy. The proposal seeks to invest $30 million into the city's local innovative measures to close the gap in public health and education. The proposal will need to be approved by the City Council. Click the link for a full breakdown on how the funds will be used. (The Chattanoogan)
2. Chattanooga travelers may experience wide loads on Chattanooga streets this weekend. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, several trucks transporting large equipment will be crossing the city to the Gestamp plant. The department will be escorting the vehicles. Please use caution when encountering a wide-load vehicle. (MyFox Chattanooga)
3. Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society is attempting to clear the shelter this month. The shelter, which must be cleared due to strained resources, will be offering free adoptions and fostering throughout the end of July. Click to apply to adopt. (Chattanooga Pulse)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Job Fair At Volkswagen Chattanooga (10:00 AM)
• Malayan Tiger Keeper Chat With The Tennessee Aquarium (10:45 AM)
• Sloth Bear Keeper Chat With The Tennessee Aquarium (11:00 AM)
• Music & Movies In Miller Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The One Cha Fest will be on Jul. 23 in Miller Park. The celebration will offer food, free giveaways, family-friendly fun, games, a live DJ, and more. The festival is free and everyone is invited to celebrate our city. (Twitter)
• The Back to School Bash will be at Shepherd Rec. Center on Aug. 6. Mark your calendar! (Twitter)
• Have you seen the new CHA ART SPACE exhibit yet? Click to learn more about the newest art exhibit. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.