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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating
an incident that occurred at the Primrose School of East Brainerd on
January 8, 2025. The investigation is related to a video that was shared
by various media partners showing the actions of a caregiver at the
Primrose School of East Brainerd.

On January 24, the CPD was contacted by the Tennessee Department of
Children's Services to file a police report for the incident.

CPD's Special Victims Unit is conducting the investigation.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. On February 9, 2025, at 1:03 a.m., Chattanooga
Police responded to a person shot call in the 5000 block of Woodland View
Circle. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a 17-year-old
girl with life-threatening injuries and a 16-year-old girl with
non-life-threatening injuries.

Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and
transported the victims to a local hospital.

CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation. The Crime
Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene.

Area of Downtown Chattanooga Alliance Business Improvement District saw
32% reduction in violent crime and 35% decrease in property crime from 2023
to 2024

Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 10th, 2025) - Today Chattanooga Mayor Tim
Kelly and Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers announced that new data
analysis shows a more than 30% decrease in crime in Downtown Chattanooga
last year.

EMERGENCY CLOSURES

543 MCCALLIE AVE

The 500 block of McCallie Ave will be closed effective immediately for
emergency repairs and paving. Detours will be posted via Douglas Street, E
MLK Blvd and Houston Street. The work should be completed just before rush
hour.

JERSEY PIKE GRADE CROSSING

Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 10th, 2025) - To better meet the needs of
Chattanoogans, the city government is asking for participation in an online
survey about what programs and services are offered at Community Centers.
The survey, which runs through February 17, can be completed online by clicking
this link <http://tinyurl.com/chattcom>.

The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works is proud to announce the
start of the 2025 Paving and Resurfacing Season. Weather permitting, city
and contract crews will resurface the following locations for the week of
Monday, February 10th through Friday, February 14th, all within Council
District 1:

Abelia Lane from Dayton Blvd to Bohr Drive

Borh Drive from Dayton Blvd to Crestview Drive

Wilder Road from Grubb Road to Wilder Valley Lane

Branch Drive from Sandswitch Road to the cul-de-sac

Chattanooga, TN – February 5, 2025 – The City of Chattanooga is urging
residents to be prepared for potential flooding following the latest
weather forecast, which predicts heavy rain and the possibility of severe
storms over the next several days. While the risk of widespread flooding
remains low, localized flooding may occur in areas that are more
susceptible due to rainfall and storm conditions.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 4, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga's
Neighborhood Services Division is excited to announce the commencement of
the 2025 Neighborhood Registration Campaign. This annual initiative invites
all Chattanooga-based Neighborhood Associations to register with the City,
ensuring up-to-date contact information, meeting schedules, and board
member details are on file.

Registration is free for eligible neighborhood groups and offers numerous
benefits, including:

*CPD Arrests Two Juveniles for Burglarizing Police Vehicle and Motor
Vehicle Theft*

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –* The Chattanooga Police Department arrested two
juveniles for auto burglary and auto theft of a personal vehicle. During
the investigation, the juveniles were linked to recent auto burglaries of
police vehicles in Chattanooga and Soddy Daisy.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 4th, 2025) - Today Mayor Kelly released a
video challenging Chattanoogans to set a new record for turnout in a City
election and make their voices heard on the residency ballot initiative. View
the video here <https://youtu.be/VbGHL1FXBw0>.

This year’s municipal election is on March 4th, with early voting running
from February 12th to February 27th.