Rev. Raphael Warnock declares victory in Georgia Senate runoff
Counting will continue on Wednesday
Nashville mayor in quarantine after wife contracts virus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville Mayor John Cooper has announced that he would be in quarantine after his wife, Laura, tested positive for COVID-19. According to a Tuesday news release, Laura Cooper is not exhibiting any symptoms. The mayor's office…
Georgia announces first case of new Covid-19 variant
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Department of Public Health has announced the state's first case of the Covid-19 variant B.1.1.7. The victim is an 18-year old male who hasn't traveled. But they aren't saying what city he is in.…
Walker County receives first round of Covid-19 vaccines
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - The Georgia Department of Public Health confirms that Walker County has now received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials confirm Walker County did not receive their vaccines on time and they are still…
Covid-19 Task Force and Vaccine Distribution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Currently, Hamilton County is vaccinating phases 1a1, 1a2, and residents that are 75 years and older. On Tuesday, January 5th, residents with the last name beginning with A - K and who qualify, were able to receive…
Northeast Alabama mourns 30 year Sheriff veteran
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in northeast Alabama is the latest law enforcement agency to lose a member to Covid-19. The Office announced the passing of Senior Lieutenant Jeff Bain on Sunday. ______ From the…
U.S. Attorney BJay Pak resigns after President calls him "never-Trumper"
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A U.S. Attorney who President Trump denograted in his phone call with Brad Raffensperger, resigned on Monday. The President called "BJay" Pak a "never-Trumper" in the phone conversation that was leaked over the weekend. But the…
Sec. Raffensperger refutes President's claims in phone call
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia election officials called today "anti-disinformation Monday." They attacked claims made by President Trump on twitter and on the phone about voter fraud in Georgia. The entire phone call between the President and Republican Secretary of…
Watch President Trump Rally in Georgia
[cbsn] DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Watch President Trump's election stop in Dalton this evening on behalf of Georgia senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. President Trump should speak around 9PM.
Local Business Owner Hospitalized with Covid-19
DALTON, Ga (WDEF) - Co-owner of Dalton Distillery, Raymond Butler, has been hospitalized with Covid-19 since early December. Butler remains on a ventilator and has been placed in a medically induced coma to help his body rest. “It's been 22 days…
Sen Perdue quarantines for virus exposure ahead of GA runoff
Exposure to the coronavirus has forced Georgia Sen. David Perdue into quarantine just five days before the state's high-stakes Senate runoff elections.
Muted Nashville New Year's celebration nixes exploding 2020
In Nashville, the Christmas morning bombing of the downtown tourist district forced organizers of what was already slated to be a very muted New Year’s celebration to dial it back even further.
Police on report man was making bombs: 'Hindsight is 20/20'
The Metro Nashville police chief says his officers properly handled a visit to the home of the Nashville bomber more than a year before.
Georgia county absentee ballot envelope audit finds no fraud
Investigators who audited the signatures on more than 15,000 absentee ballot envelopes in one Georgia county say they found “no fraudulent absentee ballots.”
Nashville man's girlfriend warned he was building bombs
Officers visited Anthony Warner’s home in 2019 after his girlfriend told them he was building bombs.
Senator Perdue Supports $2,000 Stimulus Check
Georgia Senator David Perdue is supporting a $2000 stimulus check.
AT&T Recovery Work Continues
AT&T will waive data overage charges for customers across states such as Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama from until Thursday, December 31st.
Explosion in Downtown Nashville
A large explosion in downtown Nashville Friday morning is under investigation by local, state and federal officials.
Dozens of COVID-hit Tennessee hospitals not taking transfers
Tennessee's top health official says dozens of hospitals in the state have stopped taking transfer patients because they are already overwhelmed.
Tennessee saw $131M in Nov. sports bets; $2.4M tax revenue
Tennessee officials say a new online-only sports betting program in the state saw $131.4 million in gross wagers last month.
Catoosa Republicans denounce misleading flyers
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The Republican parties in both Catoosa and Walker Counties are denouncing flyers on the January runoffs. The flyers claim that Georgia Republicans "will not vote in rigged elections." The groups say that neither the local, state…
Raffensperger calls for end to no-excuse absentee voting
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Secretary of State testified at a hearing on the Georgia elections on Wednesday. Brad Raffensperger called for an end to no-excuse absentee voting which his office carried out this year. The practice began this year…
Organ Donor's Parents meet with Heart Recipient
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - 3 years ago on December 23rd, Norma Hill lost her son unexpectedly. Victor Maurice Hill was 32 when he passed away. “He was a gifted, talented, intelligent, spiritual anointed young man. He loved the Lord and he…
EPB warns customers about scam calls
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - EPB is receiving reports about a robo-call scam happening in the Tennessee Valley. Officials say Someone is calling EPB customers telling them they have a past due bill and that there is a truck in their neighborhood…