🌱 Utility Rate Adjustment Approved + Stabbing Suspect Arrested

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A thunderstorm in the afternoon. High: 88 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. The Tennessee Public Utility Commission has approved a $6.8 million rate adjustment after completing the annual Chattanooga Gas review. The rate adjustment will reportedly allow the company to recover costs incurred during 2021. The company enhanced safety, improved reliability, and expanded during 2021 in the Chattanooga region. The typical customer will have their bill increased by about $4.20 each month. (The Chattanoogan)
2. The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a stabbing suspect. The suspect allegedly stabbed a man in the 5000 block of Hixson Pike on Saturday. The victim is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The name of the suspect has not been released by the department. (News Channel 9)
3. The Chattanooga Police Department reports that one individual died during a crash on Lee Highway. The incident occurred on Monday morning near Bonny Oaks. The victim has been identified as Alfredo Wilson, but the cause of the crash is still under investigation. (WTVC)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Adult Archery: Aim Your Game! At Outdoor Chattanooga (11:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime Northgate At The Chattanooga Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Council Meeting At City Of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch has compiled a list of the best Chattanooga area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Chattanooga's average gas price continues to decline. The average price is now $3.46 per gallon. It is 16 cents lower than last week's average. (Chattanooga Pulse)
• A number of new Hamilton County business licenses have been granted. Click for the complete list. (The Chattanoogan)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.