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Mom pleads guilty to molestation of her child

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The trial of a northwest Georgia mother ended before a verdict was reached this week. Instead, 48 year old Sally Ann Garcia pleaded guilty to the charges. She was accused of child molestation and incest…

Donation Shortage at Blood Assurance

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-  The recent rise in COVID cases and challenging weather have greatly reduced the number of blood donations, putting a strain on Blood Assurance. The decline in donations comes during the first week of National Blood Donor Month. Since…

Gov. Kemp visits Roper plant in LaFayette

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp brought his re-election campaign to LaFayette today. He visited the Roper Corporation to congratulate them on last month's expansion announcement. The expansion of their…

Apartments evacuated after East Ridge fire

EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A fire at the Summit East Ridge Apartments forced an evacuation this evening. East Ridge firefighters found heavy smoke coming from building 4 as they arrived just before 5 PM. Crews had to use ladders…

EPB recognized again, this time for for Smart Grid

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- EPB’s Chattanooga’s Smart Grid has been recognized by a world leading organization. Green Business Certification Incorporated honored the power grid by achieving the Peer Gold. PEER is the world’s first certification program that measures and improves power system…

Winter Weather mix

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- "People that don’t have to be out later this evening or first thing in the morning that’s what I would recommend," said Leamon. It seemed like nearly every company or organization was impacted by the weather.…

Police investigate shooting in Orchard Knob

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting in Orchard Knob on Tuesday afternoon. It happened before 3PM in the 1800 block of Walker Avenue. Investigators say a 20 year old male was outside when a suspect shot him.…

Back to School Amidst Omicron

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - COVID-19 infection rates have reached an all time high in Hamilton County. Despite the surge, public schools are open with no virtual learning option and masks are…

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