🌱 Ark Pet Spa Neglect Investigation + Raises For Head Start

Chattanooga TN

04 February, 2022

5:47 PM

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Happy Saturday, Chattanooga! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 42 Low: 25. Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga: A two-year-old, previously-healthy Great Dane named Quincy died shortly after a six-day stay at the Ark Pet Spa. Upon returning from the spa, Quincy was dehydrated and suffered from breathing issues; her owners were forced to put her down hours later. The incident prompted an investigation into the Ark, though citations of animal neglect were dismissed on a Chattanooga Code technicality. (WTVC)A Southside gallery has built a community of talented artists from underserved backgrounds. The Hart Gallery is comprised of individuals from all walks of life, including those who experience homelessness, have disabilities, and battle mental illness. 60% of sales go to the artist, with 30% going to the gallery for programmatic support and the final 10% to an artist-chosen charity. (WTVC)For the first time in Chattanooga's history, Mayor Tim Kelly has given raises to Head Start workers by augmenting their federal pay with a city supplement. All full-time employees at Head Start and Early Head Start will receive a wage of at least $13 an hour, with part-time employees receiving no less than $11 hourly. (Chattanooga Pulse) Today in Chattanooga: Alton Park Community Market - City of Chattanooga (12:00 PM) Riley Green - We Out Here Tour 2022 - City of Chattanooga (7:00 PM) From my notebook: Here's what's happening at the Chattanooga Chamber next week. (The Chattanoogan)Discover how NewTerra Compost partnered with 100 households in Chattanooga to divert over 6,000 pounds of trash from the city. (Fox Chattanooga)Kane Brown has extended his Blessed & Free Tour and is headed to Chattanooga on May 7! (The Chattanoogan) Loving the Chattanooga Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers That's it for today. I'll see you around! — Kayla Harrison About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.