🌱 Speeding Enforcement + Increase In Non-Fatal Overdoses

Hello there, Chattanooga! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 48 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The Chattanooga Police Department reports it will be focusing on speeding enforcement efforts in the Northshore area. According to Glenn Scruggs, the assistant chief of neighborhood policing, the department will be increasing its police presence in that area due to a high volume of speeding complaints. The department will also be on the lookout for phone usage while driving. (WDEF News 12)
2. The Hamilton County Health Department reports there has been a significant increase in non-fatal overdoses in the last two days. Health Department officials believe the increase is related to fentanyl, opioid, and illicit drug use. The increase has been termed a "serious public health threat." The department will be working with community partners, neighboring counties, law enforcement, and hospitals to address the increase. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 1 near Rossville Boulevard. The shooting happened shortly after 1:00 p.m. and resulted in the death of a 35-year-old male. The department is searching for a man that fled the scene wearing dark clothing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Chattanooga Police Department. (WTVC)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Beer & Wrecker Board At City Council Building's Assembly Room (9:00 AM)
• Throwback Thursday At Hunter Museum Of American Art (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Young Professionals of Chattanooga will begin presenting the YPC Connect Series today. Participants will learn about new ideas through speed-pitching exercises at Perfect Your Pitch. Click here to register. (Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce)
• The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will be hosting a Girls Leadership Summit "Hear US" on Saturday, Feb. 11. Click the link for additional event details. (Eventbrite)
• Chattanooga's Gate 11 Distillery will be hosting its Songwriters Stage 2023 competition on Friday, Feb. 11 at 7:00 P.M. The competition series will feature the city's best singer-songwriters on one stage. (Chattanooga Pulse)

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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.