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ARRESTED: A Cobb County, GA, man has been arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor in Cherokee County, NC. A concerned parent told authorities that an older man was paying minor girls for sexually explicit photographs. local3news.com/local-news/geo…

DGG ➡️ TENNESSEE @BaylorSchoolFB five-star RB David Gabriel Georges (@DavidGG27) feels like home in the Volunteer State. It's a big reason why he chose the #Vols for his next step. 🎥: @samantha_casano | @Local3Sports @RaiderRecap

GBR ➡️ GBO!!! Five-star RB David Gabriel Georges officially commits to Tennessee. DGG chooses the #Vols over Ohio State and Ole Miss. The @BaylorSchoolFB superstar is the 12th-ranked player in the nation. @DavidGG27 @Local3News @Local3Sports @RaiderRecap @Vol_Football

DGG CHOOSES TENNESSEE: Baylor five-star running back David Gabriel Georges has announced his commitment to Tennessee! The two-time Mr. Football Award winner chose the Vols over Ohio State and Ole Miss. local3news.com/local-sports/b…

RECALL: The FDA says some Pumpkin Tree fruit pouches are being recalled because they may contain soft, food-grade plastic. The recall affects some Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. pouches. local3news.com/local-news/rec…

DEMO TIME: After a June storm partially took down an exterior wall at the old Peerless Mill in Rossville, actual demolition work began Wednesday. local3news.com/local-news/upd…

SAFE FOR NORMAL USE: The City of Copperhill has lifted its boil water advisory as of Wednesday. The advisory was issued on Monday following a water main break. Officials say residents can now resume use for household purposes. local3news.com/local-news/upd…

TRAFFIC ALERT: The City of Red Bank says it's closing a portion of Ridgewood Avenue to remove a hazardous limb. Details: local3news.com/local-news/por…

SCHOOL PREP: Back-to-school events around the Tennessee Valley start this week. Catoosa Kids Day, YMCA Back to School Open House and the Whitfield County Back to School Bash are happening this Thursday, July 23. Find a full list at the link below. local3news.com/local-news/bac…

NEW DETAILS: Chattanooga Police arrested a second suspect in the Manor Road homicide, and an affidavit indicates that the two suspects knew each other. The report says the two suspects set up the robbery together, and they are both charged with murder. local3news.com/local-news/upd…

HOSPITAL MERGER: Erlanger has signed the non-binding letter of intent to "enter into a strategic partnership" with South Carolina's Prisma Health. local3news.com/local-news/erl…

DAWGS IN TAMPA: The two-time defending SEC champion Georgia Bulldogs took center stage on Tuesday at SEC Media Days. The Dawgs are looking to draw inspiration from another championship team from another sport. local3news.com/local-sports/g…

EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME: Chattanoogan celebrating Team Spain's World Cup victory with the whole country. Jack Summerlin and his Mom shared what they called "an amazing experience." local3news.com/local-news/cha…

CYCLOSPORA IMPACT: A Northshore self-serve salad restaurant is grappling with a dramatic plunge in customers over concerns over the nationwide Cyclospora outbreak. Many are avoiding leafy greens entirely. local3news.com/local-news/its…

AQUARIUM NIGHT EVENT: Tickets are on sale for anyone over the age of 18 to attend the Rivers and Realms event at the Tennessee Aquarium. Get tickets now for a night of costumes, music, and art under the water. local3news.com/local-news/tn-…

HISTORY REVISITED: Teachers from Tennessee and Georgia traveled to the Gettysburg National Military Park as part of a year-long Teacher Fellowship Program sponsored by the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. local3news.com/history-revisi…

SCHOOL JANITOR CHARGED: An affidavit provides new details in the case of an elementary school janitor, police say, who created child sexual abuse material by altering images of children and staff member at Daisy Elementary School. local3news.com/local-news/upd…

WEDNESDAY FASTCAST: An elementary school janitor was arrested and charged for creating child sex abuse material - that and more in your Wednesday morning FastCast - your news in a minute.

BUDGET REVIEW: The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposed $47 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year that includes a lower general government millage rate. local3news.com/local-news/cat…

OPEN HOUSE: Nature lovers are invited to attend an open house Friday celebrating the newly renovated Orange Grove Nature Park at the Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga. local3news.com/local-news/ora…