US population growth at lowest rate in pandemic's 1st year
U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic.
Reward climbs to $20,000 in 3 month old Grove Street shootings involving 7 victims
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Nearly 3 months after two women were killed and five other people were injured, there are still no arrests in the Grove Street shootings. Chattanooga Police need additional information…
Atlanta Mayor re-institutes mask requirement for businesses
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has reinstated a mask requirement inside stores and other businesses in the city due to rising COVID-19 infections and the emergence of the extraordinarily contagious omicron variant. Bottoms on Tuesday also said…
The deal has closed turning McDonald Farm into county industrial park
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County's purchase of the old McDonald Farm in now complete. The plan is to turn the 2,100 acre site into the county's newest industrial park. The property is off Dayton Pike near the Rhea…
Old Hutcheson Hospital building changes hands in Fort Oglethorpe
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - The property of the old Hutcheson Hospital in Fort Oglethorpe has changed hands. Enots, LLC has struck a deal to hand it over to the Catoosa County Economic Development Authority. CHI Memorial will continue to…
Holiday tips from Georgia Department of Public Health
ATLANTA (DPH) - The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging Georgians to carefully follow COVID-19 prevention measures during holiday celebrations and gatherings to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. COVID case numbers are increasing daily, and the Omicron…
HES: Think Twice Before Gifting Pets this Holiday Season
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): If you're considering gifting a pet this holiday season, you may want to think twice. Before surprising a loved one with a pet, the Humane Educational Society says…
8th Annual Chattanooga Veteran's Center Food Drive Feeding Veterans
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): It's important to make sure those who served our country have enough to eat this holiday season. To that end, the 8th Annual Chattanooga Veteran's Center Food Drive was held…
Roper Corporation expanding in LaFayette
LAFAYTTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Roper Corporation plans to invest $118 million into their manufacturing operations in LaFayette. The company (a subsidiary of GE Appliances) is already Walker County's largest employer. The expansion promises to…
Police investigate Southside shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's latest shooting happened overnight just off Main Street. A 21 year old male suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound around 2:40 AM. It happened in the 1400 block of Rossville Avenue, at the parking lot between…
K9 Joker cleared to return to duty with Bradley Sheriff's Office
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The police dog that was shot in the line of duty back in September has been cleared to return to work. K9 Joker was shot in the face by a fleeing suspect on September 22. But…
SpaceX launches Christmas presents, supplies to station
SpaceX launched Christmas gifts, goodies and supplies to the International Space Station on Tuesday and got a present in return: the company’s 100th successful rocket landing.
Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of new US COVID cases
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials said Monday.
Intentional Set Fires In Downtown Chattanooga
5:00 UPDATE: Chattanooga fire officials identify 23 year old Brandon England as the suspect in the dumpster fires from last night. He faces charges of aggravated arson. They credit local businesses with helping…
TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Donate to Charity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Tis the season of giving! We're not only making sure we're getting gifts for the people we love, but we also can't forget non-profit organizations helping those…
Dave Staley meets the UPS driver who delivered a lost dog to a family
TURTLETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Everybody loves a happy ending to a story. For one family in Polk County, a troubling situation turned into a "sigh of relief." All because of…
Lauren Alaina invited to Join Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - It was a lifetime dream-come-true for a girl from Rossville, Georgia. Singer Lauren Alaina has never been shy about professing her love for the Grand Ole Opry. She has performed their many times. But none of…
Bridge Chattanooga making sure local kids get outdoors
As we first told you last week, Bridge Chattanooga works hard to help students develop the life skills they need in order to be successful. One of their tools to achieve…
CFD Discusses Fire Safety Plans After Residential Fire Displaces Family
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): A family of four has been displaced just before the holidays following a residential fire Sunday night on the 1400 block of Bradt street. The fire displaced one adult and…
Toys for Tots Gives Gifts Out to Family Forward Families
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called 'Baby University'.…
US Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia announces birth of daughter
ATLANTA (AP) - A senator from Georgia is welcoming his first child. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said on social media Monday that his wife, Dr. Alisha Kramer, gave birth Friday to a daughter, Eva Beth Ossoff. The 34-year-old Ossoff says…
Family Forward families get their Toys For Tots
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called 'Baby University'.…
Hutson files lawsuit against county and deputy who shot him
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Ronald Hutson has filed a lawsuit over his shooting by a Hamilton County Deputy in August of 2020. It happened during a chase in the Boston Branch subdivision where Hutson lived. Hutson is charged with attempted first-degree…
Call for Volunteers to serve Christmas dinners at Union Gospel Mission
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tis the season for volunteering at the Union Gospel Mission. They will serve Christmas dinners to the homeless on Friday, Christmas Eve from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. And they are…
