🌱 New Hamilton Co. Charter Schools? + Increased Overdose Deaths

Chattanooga TN

15 February, 2022

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Welcome back, Chattanooga! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Chattanooga today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and mild. High: 66 Low: 58. Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today: New data in Hamilton County Schools suggests bullying is becoming more common in the classroom. The latest bullying and harassment report for Hamilton County Schools states there were 102 confirmed bullying cases over the first semester of the '21-'22 school year. That's a 75 percent increase over the number of bullying cases reported for the entire school year of '18-'19. According to some school district representatives, this result could reflect a lack of bullying training. (WTVC) A new Tennessee bill was recently introduced in both the house and senate to help with the creation of new Charter schools in the state. The bill, HB 2833/SB2168, would speed up the application process for charter schools and establish a "debt reserve fund" for public charter schools, among other proposed changes to state code. (foxchattanooga.com) Over the past few years, overdose deaths have been on the rise all over the country. Now, the startling trend is hitting Chattanooga hard. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, there have been ten overdose deaths since the first of the month. Authorities believe one of the primary causes of the overdose spike is due to drugs being cut with fentanyl, a chemical one hundred times more potent than morphine. (WDEF News 12) From our sponsor: Today's Chattanooga Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Chattanooga: Happy Hour At Moxy Chattanooga (3:00 PM)Mobile Pantry At East Side Elementary (4:30 PM)Adaptive Archery - Partner Program With Therapeutic Recreation At Outdoor Chattanooga (5:30 PM)Kenny Wayne Shepherd At Tivoli Theatre (7:30 PM) From my notebook: Looking for your new Chattanooga dream home? Check out the latest local properties that have just hit the market. (Chattanooga Patch)Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has announced five new promotions and hirings in his administration, including several leadership and administrator positions. All appointments must be confirmed by the City Council. (WDEF News 12)Chattanooga State Community College announced that BASF's TECH Academy for rising juniors and seniors in Hamilton County has opened its registration for a free educational summer program. The program will introduce students to technical and craft careers through hands-on demonstrations and experiments at CSCC. (Press Release Desk) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Add your event 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 Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon! — 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.