Georgia sets early voting record, TN & NC also start this week
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Early Voting began in Georgia on Monday with record setting numbers. The state reports that more than 130,000 Georgians voted…
Social Security Beneficiaries to see largest increase to payments in over 40 years
Americans on Social Security will see the largest increase to their checks in over four decades. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140/month. (more…)
TVFCU hosts 5th Annual Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union hosted their annual grant annual competition Tuesday. This is the 5th year for the competition where small business owners from across the area compete to win grant funding.…
Student loan forgiveness application website goes live
President Joe Biden has officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program. He announced Monday that 8 million borrowers had already applied for loan relief during the federal government’s soft launch period over the weekend.
Dollar General faces new penalties for store safety issues
Federal regulators said Dollar General is facing another $1.68 million in fines after government safety inspectors found violations at four of the chain’s stores in Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Appalachian Regional Commission awards $47M for projects
The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded $47 million to 52 projects aimed at economic diversification in communities affected by job losses in the coal industry.
Man charged with abusing body of woman last seen in Florida
A man is charged with abusing the corpse of a former girlfriend whose body was found in a shallow grave in an Alabama barn days after the two had met in the Florida Panhandle to exchange custody of their daughter.
tnAchieves mentor deadline is this Friday
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee needs 2,900 volunteer mentors by Friday. That's the goal for the tnAchieves scholarship program which provides mentors to students going to college for the first time. But some local counties have already hit their target,…
Candidates face off in first debate for Georgia Governor
ATLANTA (WDEF) - The first debate tonight among candidates for Governor of Georgia was a three person event. Governor Brian Kemp, Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams and Libertarian Shane Hazel faced off in Atlanta.…
Teenager shot at foot of Missionary Ridge
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating the shooting of a teenager this evening at the foot of Missionary Ridge. It happened in the 2700 block of East 25th Street near the I 24 Ridgecut around 7:30 PM. When officers…
Collegedale City Commission to hold final rezoning vote
UPDATE: The City Commission unanimously voted to approve the rezoning. ____________ COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After months of community backlash, Collegedale's City Commission will vote tonight on a controversial rezoning that could impact…
Kemp/Abrams debate tonight at 7PM
https://www.gpb.org/events/news/2022/10/17/governor-debate ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and challenger Stacey Abrams face off tonight in a debate on the first day of early voting in their race. It is the…
Analysis: What the Kroger-Albertsons merger could mean for our area
NEW YORK (WDEF) - Friday saw a blockbuster announcement in the grocery wars, but one that shouldn't have an immediate effect on the Chattanooga market. However, experts say there are implications. Kroger announced plans to merge with the Albertsons grocery…
What's Right With Our Schools: OLPH Lessons in Cyber Safety
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - What you post online today can come back and bite you tomorrow. That's true, even if you were a kid when you posted it.…
Chattanooga Fire Dept. warns against certain smoking habits following this weekend's fires
Chattanooga firefighters warn folks to stop smoking in bed. That's the cause of two recent house fires CFD put out on October 15th and 16th. (more…)
More To The Story with Staley: Airport Art
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's the fourth exhibit local artist Carrie Pendergrass has put together at the Chattanooga Airport! This one is called "Chroma!" Pertaining to the properties of color. Or color…
Comcast boosting internet speeds this week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Comcast announces faster internet speeds for customers in Chattanooga. The Xfinity boost-up begins this week. “Households in Chattanooga and across the country continue to see a sharp increase in their connected devices, so faster internet speeds and a more reliable…
Four vehicle crash this morning on McCallie Avenue
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It looks like one car took a wild ride in a four vehicle crash this morning on McCallie Avenue. It happened at the intersection of McCallie and South Willow Street. it looks like the one car…
Apartment fire under control in minutes
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters prevented an apartment fire from spreading to surrounding units on Sunday night, containing it to the room of origin. CFD responded to the College Hill Courts around 7:30 PM after Hamilton County 911 received reports…
Stacey Abrams Holds Virtual Press Conference Ahead of Debate
ATLANTA (WDEF)- Ahead of Monday night's debate against Governor Brian Kemp and the start of early voting, Democratic challenger for Georgia's gubernatorial election Stacey Abrams held a…
Early Voting Starts on Monday in Georgia
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Starting on Monday through Friday, November 4, Georgia voters will begin to cast their ballots in the state's critical midterm elections in…
7 Bridges Marathon Brings Competitors to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds of competitors met at the brink of dawn to push themselves to the limit. (more…)
Two Festivals Bring Many to Coolidge Park Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two festivals dominated the northshore at Coolidge Park Saturday. One festival was called Vegfest. It celebrated the vegans in our community and helped raise awareness…
House Destroyed in Fire and Explosions in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Four people are displaced after a fire followed by explosions destroyed their home in East Chattanooga. Firefighters say the fire occurred in the Forest…
