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Weather Update: Friday's Forecast - September 30, 2022
WDEF TV News 12 Weather: Last Day Of The Month - Last Day Of Sunshine, Then More Clouds & Rain Thanks To Ian's Remnants Friday: Sunny, dry and mild early. More clouds into afternoon. Scattered showers into evening. Highs: mid…
TECH BYTE: Business Cards Go Digital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're in the market for new business cards, there's no reason not to make it just as high tech as your other devices. If your…
Heritage Stays Perfect With Big Road Win Over SE Whitfield
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage Generals stayed perfect on the season on Thursday night as they blitzed Southeast Whitfield 55-12.
Silverdale Shuts Out Notre Dame 35-0
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale enjoyed a 35-0 road win over Notre Dame on Thursday.
CCS Wins Region Showdown Over Boyd 33-16
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a match-up of top five teams on Thursday night, 5th ranked Chattanooga Christian beat 4th ranked Boyd Buchanan 33-16. Chargers led it 6-3 at halftime. Bucs blocked a punt to start the third quarter and later cashed in…
Kennedy Ball Brings Exquisite Soccer Skill Set to GPS
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) GPS senior Kennedy Ball has been one of the top soccer players in Chattanooga. It's easy to see how her skills earned her a scholarship to Arkansas. When you're last name is Ball, you're destined to be a sports…
Local organization returning to Ukraine to provide aid
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Members of Rescue 82, a local organization that provides aid and supplies to the victims of the war in Ukraine, gathered Thursday night to discuss their next humanitarian venture. They will be personally revisiting the war-torn country…
Driver killed in crash with a dump truck in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police say a driver has died in an afternoon crash in Cleveland. They say it happened around 4:30 PM in the 3800 block of Georgetown Road. Investigators say a Kia Soul collided with a dump truck.…
Tennessee graduation rates on the rise
NASHVILLE (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Education released the graduation rate data for the last school year yesterday and the numbers are climbing. Statewide, 89.8% of high school students…
Harrah's breaks ground on expansion of Murphy casino
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel is growing. On Thursday, the company broke ground on a new expansion project over the next couple of years. The casino is adding more room on the gaming…
Suspect turns herself in for death of pedestrian last weekend
UPDATE: Attorney McCracken Poston offers more information on the case. He says Sarah Barrett, from Rock Springs, Georgia, is his client. He says she thought she had hit a deer sometime before dawn. Poston says she called police on the…
NFL Rushing Champs Collide When Titans Visit the Colts
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Derrick Henry last visited Indianapolis, a third straight rushing crown seemed like a lock. A broken foot and the rapid ascension of Jonathan Taylor ended Henry’s two-year reign. Now, as the Tennessee-Indianapolis rivalry resumes Sunday, two…
Hillsdale College withdraws bid to open Tennessee charter schools
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - After weeks of controversy, American Classical Education, has withdrawn applications to open charter schools in three Tennessee counties. The schools would have been affiliated with Hillsdale College, which has become a lightning rod for many Tennessee…
Braves and Mets Prepare For Showdown Series in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Two months into the season, it looked like the New York Mets were headed for an NL East runaway. Not so fast, said the reigning World Series champions. Sparked by two budding stars, the Atlanta Braves suddenly found…
From The Archives: 1992 Hamilton County Fair
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - After years of fall events at Chester Frost Park, the Hamilton County Fair is in transition. Of course, the annual event has missed a few…
TVA Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Seven States
Many car manufacturers are moving toward the widespread production of electric vehicles. As electric cars become more common, the Tennessee Valley Authority is establishing a network of charging stations to accommodate EV owners.…
Lawmakers announce lab jobs to ease testing delay for sexual assault kits
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Governor and lawmakers are taking new steps to address the TBI lab staffing issues that have created long wait times for testing sexual assault kits. It can take months for the labs to process the SAKs…
Local food insecurity on the rise; President Biden announces White House plan to address hunger
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - This week, The White House held a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health for the first…
Tennessee graduation rates on the rise
NASHVILLE (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Education released the graduation rate data for the last school year yesterday and the numbers are climbing. Statewide, 89.8% of high school students…
From The Archives: 1992 Hamilton County Fair
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - After years of fall events at Chester Frost Park, the Hamilton County Fair is in transition. Of course, the annual event has missed a few…
Humane Society Warns Owners about Ongoing Canine Flu Outbreak
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Humane Educational Society is warning pet owners about an ongoing strain of canine flu that is causing many dogs at their shelter to…
Hamilton County announces deal raising Sheriff's Office starting pay
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County leaders have worked out a deal to give a pay-raise to new deputies in the Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Austin Garrett, County Mayor Weston Wamp and Commissioner Chip…
Hamilton County Fair cancelled
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The reboot of the Hamilton County Fair has hit a snag, and it's name is Ian. County officials on Wednesday announced they are cancelling the two day event scheduled for this weekend. Predicted rain from…
Amanda Dunn appointed as local Criminal Court Judge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has announced his appointment for the 11th Judicial District Criminal Court in our area. The Hamilton County court has been vacant since the Honorable Tom Greenholtz was appointed to the Court of Criminal…
Blood Assurance, UTC Team Up for "Bloodanooga"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The scene inside the Tennessee Room at UTC's University Center was "metal" on Wednesday morning. Blood Assurance and the university teamed up for the semi-annual "Bloodanooga"…
Syphilis cases rising in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dr. Stephen Miller with the Hamilton County Health Department says syphilis cases are on the rise and that case numbers are even greater right now…
TVA Conducting Routine Bridge Inspection at Chickamauga Dam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you travel over the Chickamauga Dam on Highway 153, be ready for some delays the next two days. (more…)
Hamilton County 911 Center honored for efforts during "Dispatch Event of the Year"
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The telecommunicators at the Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District were honored for their efforts during a shooting downtown in…
Soddy Daisy HS takes on (Rachel's) Challenge to foster inclusion among students
SODDY DAISY (WDEF) - Soddy Daisy High School is taking on a challenge to end bullying and exclusion at the school. It's called Rachel's Challenge, with the name coming from Rachel Scott, the first…
Local teenager is known worldwide for her modeling, but she is much deeper than her beauty
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Try this for a scenario... You're an 18-year-old woman from Chattanooga, and you're known worldwide. You're a…
Little Debbie IRONMAN Triathlon gets delayed by 45 minutes due to rain, but U.S. dominate the podium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If you were trying to go south from downtown this morning and afternoon, you probably got rained on and were forced to divert due to the Little Debbie IRONMAN Triathlon today. Over 16 hundred participants took part…
Four-car pileup on N. Moore Rd. leads to one adult injured, two children with minor injuries
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Four cars were involved in an accident in the 900 block of North Moore Road early this afternoon. The two cars with the most damage were still there about an hour after it happened. According to a…
18-year-old shot in Chattanooga, but police say that's about it for details
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department needs your help to learn the details of a shooting. There are very few details. A public information officer for the department says police got the call from a hospital at 11:45 last…
Memorial for the women killed at 2021 Westside Reunion becomes a call for information on the shooters
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - According to Brother Kevin Muhammad of the Grove Street Justice Fund, "Snitching is not when you…
Pedestrian fatally struck along Shallowford Rd.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department responded to a pedestrian that was killed after being hit by a car Saturday afternoon. Police got a call at close to 12:30 saying a man was hit in the 5900 block of…
Flu or COVID? How Do You Know?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- As it gets cooler outside and the leaves begin to change, many people will wake up some mornings feeling unwell. But with COVID still hanging around,…
The Grove St. shooting nears its one-year anniversary; CPD still sees it as a priority
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - September 25th, 2021. One block along Grove Street in Chattanooga held the Westside Reunion. A block party that…
Local medical personnel reflect on OTC hearing aids
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Beginning this fall, residents with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon be able to purchase hearing aids over the counter at their…
Tennessee graduation rates on the rise
NASHVILLE (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Education released the graduation rate data for the last school year yesterday and the numbers are climbing. Statewide, 89.8% of high school students…
Two year old drowns in Bradley County
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County officials have updated information on a child drowning Sunday in Charleston. They say neighbors discovered the child in their pool. Officials don't know how long the child was in the water. Both neighbors and…
Child found unresponsive in Bradley County pool
CHARLESTON, TN (WDEF) - In Bradley County Sunday afternoon, the county fire and rescue and emergency medical services workers were dispatched to an address on Burnt Ridge Drive in Charleston after a call about an unresponsive child in a pool.…
Governor announces grants to improve internet access in rural areas
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Lee announced grants today to improve internet access across Tennessee. The $446 million dollars comes from the American Rescue Plan. And the goal is to extend broadband connections in rural areas of the state. Here…
Three suspects charged in Bradley County drive by shooting
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators have charged three people with a drive by shooting back in June. They say that the shots were fired into…
Pilot in fatal plane crash used to practice medicine here
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Medical Examiner has now identified the victims in Monday night's plane crash. They were Dr. William Edward Gist and his wife, Beth Ann. The Gists were…
Prop plane crashes in Bradley County
UPDATE: Two people are confirmed dead after a single-engine, four-seat prop plane crashed in Bradley County on Monday night. Authorities did not provide the names of the deceased. Adam Lewis, the Public Information Officer for Bradley Co. EMA told News…
Cleveland Police looking for suspect in Thursday shooting
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police have identified a suspect for a shooting on Thursday afternoon. They were called to a home on 6th Street in East Cleveland after 3 PM. But by the time officers arrived, the victim had…
Food City buying Cleveland grocery stores
ABINGDON, Virginia (WDEF) - The Food City company is buying out a grocery business in Cleveland. They are buying the Cooke's family of stores, which include five Fresh n' Low locations plus a Cooke's Food Store & Pharmacy. Cooke's was…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tango Flight at Cleveland High
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - What's the neatest project you ever worked on in high school? Did you take apart a carburetor?Maybe snap together a bird house? Well, students at Cleveland High are building…
The Partnerships in Industry and Education Innovation Center in Cleveland opened for first event
The Partnerships in Industry and Education Innovation (PIE) Center in Cleveland hosted its first event Thursday afternoon. The Smart Solutions for Smart…
Man accused of firing gun outside of Cleveland Walmart this evening
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The call came in as an active shooter outside the Walmart in Cleveland. When Bradley County deputies and Cleveland Police arrived, they found a man inside an SUV parking in the fire lane. 911 callers said…
It's back to school time! When does your child return to school?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This was the final weekend before most schools in the area return to classes. Let's give a short rundown on when your child is supposed to head to class... Starting in Tennessee, Polk, Bradley, Marion, Grundy and…
Wacker Chemicals to Add 200 New Jobs, Build New Facilities
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chemical Company Wacker currently employs seven hundred people at its Charleston, Tennessee facility. But soon that site is going to expand, adding several new silicone production facilities. The expansion is being…
Wacker Expands Production in Charleston Tennessee
Wacker plans to expand its production in Charleston Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee made the announcement this morning with Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, and Wacker officials. Governor Bill Lee said, “Companies choose to invest in…
Cloudland Dental agrees to fine to settle TennCare fraud claim
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A prominent dental company has agreed to pay a hefty fine over alleged TennCare violations. The United States Attorney announced the agreement on Tuesday. Federal prosecutors say Cloudland Dental submitted false claims for dental services to…
Suspect charged after firing shots near city park
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police have arrested a suspect for firing shots near a city park. The shooting happened on Tuesday on East Street near Mosby Park. No one was hit by the shots, but witnesses told officers that…
Drive by shooting in Bradley County neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the Rolling Brook community outside of Cleveland. Investigators say the shots were fired from a vehicle into the home around 1 AM. No one was hit,…
No Tuition hike at Chattanooga State/Cleveland State
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - In a year of rampant inflation, it is not hitting Tennessee's tech and two year colleges. The Tennessee Board of Regents voted on Friday to hold the line on tuition next year at Chattanooga State, Cleveland State…
Officer Involved Shooting in Bradley County Leaves Man Dead
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is dead in Bradley County after an officer involved shooting early Thursday morning. (more…)
Two Dalton men under arrest for DUI in separate incidents around Interstate 75
DALTON (WDEF) - Two Dalton men are under arrest for DUI in separate incidents on Interstate 75 in Catoosa County. Police responded to a crash at Tyler Street at North Hamilton in Dalton, and learned Emmanuel Jacobo fled the scene.…
Whitfield County Assessors freezing property evaluations
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County is pushing "pause" on property taxes this year while they consider their options. The Board of Assessors on Tuesday voted to set aside any changes to the tax digest for now and return to…
Suspect found guilty of attempted rape in Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury found a Dalton man guilty today of attempted rape. The case stemmed from a break-in at a home last summer. 21 year old Carlos Adrian Garcia broke into the home of an 18 year…
Georgia's Attorney General hosts round table discussion on preventing elderly abuse at Dalton State College
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Representatives from several Georgia agencies met at a round table this afternoon hosted by Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr. (more…)
Drive thru flu vaccines return this fall for Dalton & Chatsworth
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The North Georgia Health District will offer drive-thru flu shot clinics again this fall. They are for people 18 or older. Here are the dates and locations in our area: Whitfield: Tuesday, September 20th, 9 A.M. –…
Whitfield Co. Commission addresses millage rate
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia -- Thursday night in Whitfield County, the local Board of Commissioners held a Millage Rate Public Hearing. Board Chairman Jevin Jensen wants to see property taxes reduced…
Monkeypox vaccines in Dalton area
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The monkeypox vaccine is now available in northwest Georgia on a limited basis. The North Georgia Health District has received doses that are available for free to…
The Inflation Reduction Act passes, and Dalton's Qcells is ready to see "green" energy
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Inflation Reduction Act is supposed to help drive down the costs of products you and I buy everyday. News 12 learned a provision inside the bill is going to help…
Whitfield jury finds Hawk guilty of a second child molestation
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A Whitfield County jury today found Charles Baretta Hawk guilty of child molestation. The 43 year old Chatsworth resident had a prior molestation conviction plus two more for failing to register as a sex offender. The…
Here are the public hearings over property taxes in North Georgia
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - North Georgia governments are in the process of telling residents how much they are rolling back your millage rate this year and whether those sky-high new evaluations will actually mean higher property taxes. Remember, in Georgia,…
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union expanding to new territory
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Monday, the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) announced they are expanding their coverage area in northwest Georgia. The Credit Union is adding Chattooga, Whitfield, Murray and Gordon counties to their service area, giving them 17…
It's back to school time! When does your child return to school?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This was the final weekend before most schools in the area return to classes. Let's give a short rundown on when your child is supposed to head to class... Starting in Tennessee, Polk, Bradley, Marion, Grundy and…
One significant change made at Moonshine Cruiz-In event: cars pushed in & out
DALTON (WDEF) - On Friday, we told you about an accident that happened at a car show and auction at the Dalton Convention Center, where a man was pinned underneath a car. Today, we went to see if any changes…
Quick actions of Dalton police, EMS workers & a friend helps to save victim of car auction accident
DALTON (WDEF) - Seven people were hurt in a freak accident at the Moonshine Cruise-In Car Show and Auction this afternoon in Dalton. Three of them were hospitalized - one of them at Erlanger. Woody Bramlett was the man sitting…
Car plows into crowd at Dalton Car Show
8:30 PM UPDATE: All victims have now been released from the hospital. _______________ UPDATE: Officials now say 4 people were taken to the hospital. 3 to Hamilton Medical Center, 1 to Erlanger. ______________…
Sen. Ossoff proud to see Qcells expansion, despite Senate setback on economy bill
DALTON (WDEF) - The solar industry in the United States is growing, and its growth is very close to home. Ground is now broken on a new facility that will bring almost 500…
Dalton decides to tear down parking deck next to park
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton officials have decided to tear down a parking deck on Hamilton Street in the downtown area. An inspection last by the Public Works Department found…
BA.5 COVID-19 variant is the new dominant strain in the local area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - There is a new dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in town. It's called the B-A-5 variant. The transmission level of the B-A-5 variant in Hamilton County is high,…
Cohutta suspect caught in Collegedale
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A wanted suspect from north Georgia was captured in Collegedale over the weekend. Jeremy Ryan Gladden fled from police in Cohutta, Georgia in June. In addition to those charges in Georgia, he faces new ones in…
Whitfield County warns residents about their new property evaluations
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County officials are warning that the new property appraisals going out this week may shock a lot of home owners. But don't panic. It doesn't (necessarily) mean your property tax is going up. The Assessors…
