ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The state of Georgia will begin distributing one-time refunds to taxpayers in the coming weeks. These refunds are coming from the recent passage of House Bill 112 during the 2025 legislative…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple people have been arrested after a multi-agency human trafficking operation. From May 30, 2025, to June 1, 2025, local agencies and the TBI's Human…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Public Works is now accepting applications for its Summer Youth Work Program. The Summer Youth Work Program gives any recent graduate or high school student 16 and older…
Walt Disney Co. is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a cost-cutting measure, CBS News has confirmed. "As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage…
A suspect is in custody after what the FBI is calling a "targeted act of violence" during a peaceful march in support of Israeli hostages at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With summer right around the corner, many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy—and learning. Experts say the “summer slide,” or…
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company's existing shot, but a second option. The new vaccine, mNexspike,…
Colon cancer patients saw improved survival rates after a 3-year exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind international experiment. The research, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting Sunday and published in The New…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a traffic fatality on I-75 early Monday morning. At 12:05 a.m., June 2, 2025, police responded to…
Calandra Smith joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Hamilton County Coalition gets ready to host their inaugural tennis event, 'Racquets for Recovery: Smashing Stigma" June 7-8. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This summer, the Chattanooga Zoo is packed with new adventures and exciting experiences for the whole family to enjoy. The zoo is offering a multitude of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Walnut Street Bridge Festival made its much-anticipated return for its third year, drawing crowds to celebrate one of Chattanooga’s most iconic landmarks. Although the Walnut Street…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a sweet weekend in Collegedale as a beloved snack cake mascot wrapped up his birthday celebration in the city he calls home. The Little Debbie…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of collectors and families packed into Camp Jordan Arena this weekend for The Flip Trade Show. The two-day event brought together more than 230 vendor tables,…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sunday afternoon at 2:51 p.m., Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene and walked down the trail to find the injured hiker. A Gentleman called 911 reporting…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May 31st marks the end of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and to close it out, we share the story of an 86-year-old melanoma survivor who…
This weekend, fans at Brainerd Motorsports Park got more than just a race—they witnessed a milestone. Douthit Motor Sports celebrated 40 years of jaw-dropping jet car performances, thrilling generations of fans with fire, speed, and showmanship. What began as a…
LaFayette,GA (WDEF)- LaFayette was buzzing with excitement this weekend as the annual Honeybee Festival brought out crowds of all ages for a day filled with fun, food, and education. While families enjoyed games, live music, and sweet treats, the heart…
COURTESY: Tennessee Department of Military NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – More than 260 Guardsmen from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment departed from Knoxville and Smyrna, May 30, on their first leg of a nearly year-long deployment…
LAKESITE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friday night at 9:18p.m., a neighbor reported a house fire located at 2323 Lyons Lane. Firefighters from Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene reporting fire in the garage and moving to other…
Content warning: Many will find the content in this story disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Day three of testimony continued Friday in the child sex abuse trial of former…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The news on Harvard's foreign students is causing concern to some. Harvard is not the only place who accepts foreign students. Georgia accepts the…
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) — A widespread power outage in the Jasper area this morning was traced back to an unlikely culprit. A small animal made its way into the Sequachee Valley…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) responded to a residential fire early Friday morning. Crews were dispatched to the residence on Truck Street NE.…