Big land deal lands 470 news jobs in Whitfield County
DALTON (WDEF) - Back in 1986, Timbuk 3 released a song called "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades." It's 36 years later, and Whitfield County is subscribing to that mantra, now that…
I-24 Crash Causes South Side Gridlock
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- This morning, an eighteen wheeler crossed the median into oncoming traffic on I-24. The accident only resulted in minor injury for those directly involved, but it stalled traffic on the…
Collegedale arrest suspect after chase of stolen car
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Collegedale Police have arrested a suspect after a chase that led into Chattanooga Thursday afternoon. They say they were notified that a stolen vehicle was at a Murphy gas station on Little Debbie Parkway. Police say…
Police: Texas gunman was inside the school for over an hour
By JAKE BLEIBERG, JIM VERTUNO and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) - Texas authorities say the gunman who massacred 21 people at an elementary school was in the building for…
Athens man charged with raping a juvenile at a city park
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man has been charged with raping a juvenile at a city park in Athens on Wednesday. A police affidavit says the victim was walking with some other kids near Ingleside School. They split up and…
TWRA promotes 'National Safe Boating Week' ahead of long weekend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It is National Safe Boating Week, and with the long weekend just around the corner, it is perfect timing for boaters to brush up on their safety skills. The Tennessee…
Mother convicted of Manslaughter over toddler's death
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury convicted a north Georgia mother of Involuntary Manslaughter for the death of her toddler. It happened in June of 2020. Prosecutors say 25 year old Kyla Ann…
Northwest Georgians voice support for new Ringgold hospital
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) -- The state of Georgia just recently passed a certificate of need to allow CHI Memorial's new "smart hospital" to be built in Ringgold. However, some neighbors are concerned that…
Homeless encampment taken down
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Members of Chattanooga's homeless community woke up this morning to the city removing what was considered their home. The city gave certain members of the homeless population three days to…
The Urban Vision Initiative set up to help business ideas
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - U-T-C has started a new program to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs. The Urban Vision Initiative has been launched to help those starting in Chattanooga's under-served areas. According to U-T-C, eighteen percent…
Burt Jones declares victory but Butch Miller is not ready to concede
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Going into Wednesday evening, we're still not sure if there will be a runoff race among Republican Primary candidates for Lieutenant Governor. With more than 99% of the vote counted, candidate Burt Jones is just barely…
"When are we next?": Hamilton County School Board member hopes for more school security
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Everytown for Gun Safety says there have been 77 gun incidents on school grounds this year, resulting in 14 deaths. Then came yesterday at Uvalde, Texas. 19 children. 2…
More To The Story: Run For the Wall
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A little before six o'clock on a Tuesday night. For the most part, it's pretty quiet at the Harley Davidson shop on Lee Highway. But it…
Parts of Ocoee Whitewater Center reopening this weekend
POLK COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Parts of the Ocoee Whitewater Center are ready to reopen this weekend. The recreation areas, trails and lower lot will be reopened on Friday after the fire last month. But the fenced in area around…
City Council approves two new apartment complexes
The Chattanooga city council has approved the building of two new apartment complexes. (more…)
A new nation-wide study ranks Chattanooga 2nd for entry level job hiring
It is the season for graduation and millions of educated people are preparing to transition into the workforce. (more…)
Governor: Texas gunman said he was going to shoot up school
By ACACIA CORONADO and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) - The governor of Texas says the gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school had warned in…
Beto O'Rourke disrupts news conference on shooting
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) - A news conference about the shooting at a Texas elementary school broke into shouting Wednesday as Democratic gubernatorial…
Former officer indicted for excessive force during arrest
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - A former police officer in Dunlap has been indicted on charges of using excessive force. TBI investigators say Jack Johnson was arresting a man following a chase in February. He is no longer employed by the…
Do you recognize the man suspected of sneaking out ten fishing rods?
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - East Ridge Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect for shoplifting at the Bass Pro Shop. They say the man took rod and reel combos and hid them in his jacket.…
Despite Trump challenge, Georgia incumbents fare well on election night
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - You could argue the two dominating figures in the Georgia Republican primaries on Tuesday were't even in them. Stacey Abrams and Donald Trump. Stacey Abrams, who was unopposed on the Democratic side, was the common target…
Colton Moore wins uphill Republican battle for State Senate in Georgia
ROCK SPRING, Georgia (WDEF) - Dade County Republican Colton Moore defied expectations and party leaders to claim a primary victory on Tuesday to represent northwest Georgia in Atlanta. He defeated Stephen Henry in…
Catoosa Election Results: Larry Black wins Commission Chairman
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Election results tonight from Catoosa County: SPECIAL ELECTION Catoosa County Commission Chairman Larry Black 5,574 Ernie Pursley 1,711 Nick Ware 2,566 _______________ Catoosa County Commission District 2: Britt Fant 758 Chuck Harris 1,819 _______________ Catoosa…
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has defeated five Republican challengers in a Georgia primary that tested conservative voters’ tolerance of her divisive politics. Greene advances…