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Well, Chattanooga is on track to break last year’s record rainfall. As of Wednesday, rain accumulations are already five inches above the annual average.

Rest assured, our water-logged readers, the forecast for today is both drier and warmer.

And here’s some more good news:

Chattanooga has been granted two loans from the state totaling $24 million to help with local clean-water projects, including sewer line rehabilitation to stop sewage outflows in the Tennessee River.

Last month, Volkswagen revealed plans to build an electric vehicle facility attached to its Chattanooga assembly plant. Now, the company says it’s focusing its effort on building the best battery.