First Responder Hero Award: Noah Hobbs
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or…
Board members say school choice program is leading to declining enrollments, athletes being recruited away from public schools
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USPS says your mail might no longer get postmarked on the same day you post it
The U.S. Postal Service said some mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark, the result of cost cuts to its transportation operations that may delay the arrival of posted letters at its processing…
Nearly 700 Acres Transferred to the State of Tennessee for Conservation in Grundy County
670 acres have been officially transferred to the state of Tennessee for conservation in Grundy County. The new land will be added to the Savage Gulf State Park. A group of conservation groups acquired…
CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital Set to Open Soon
Ringgold, GA.(WDEF)-CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital – North Georgia is just days away from opening its doors to patients. “It has been a long time coming—we are so excited,” said Ronelle Sellers, Market Director of Marketing and Communications. “We are extremely…
Hamilton County Launches Chattanooga-Hamilton County History Experience
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Hamilton County has announced the launch of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County History Experience. This will be an interactive pop-up history museum and experience that will allow individuals…
Faith Groups Learn Housing Initiative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Faith leaders and community development organizations gathered today to learn about the Enterprise Faith-Based Development Initiative’s new technical assistance cohort. The initiative is designed to help houses of worship and formally affiliated organizations explore affordable housing…
U.S. trade gap shrinks to lowest level since 2009 as imports fall
The U.S. trade deficit dropped sharply in October, reaching its lowest level since 2009 as imports dropped under President Trump's sweeping tariffs, according to new government data. The overall trade gap plunged 39% to $29.4 billion in October, as imports…
Trump’s ‘beautiful’ new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law President Donald Trump signed last year. The federal government is shifting more responsibilities to…
US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
By MATTHEW LEE and FARNOUSH AMIRI ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.'s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the U.S.…
Millennials from California and Florida are fueling the population growth in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A new examination by StorageCafe found that millennials and Gen Z are leading the migration trend to Tennessee. Millennials make up 28% and Gen Z 25% of the 51,000 people moving into the state in 2023. Hamilton…
Here is the income tax cut proposal for Georgia
ATLANTA (WDEF) -A Senate special committee is recommending a major overhaul of the income tax in Georgia. They are proposing making the first 50-thousand dollars of income for individuals or a hundred thousand for joint filers to be tax free.…
Dalton council member resigns to run for Congress
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - There is an opening on the Dalton City Council. Member Nicky Lama has officially resigned to run for Congress. He is one of the dozens of announced candidates to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14.…
Meeting time continues to be debated at Hamilton County Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the Hamilton County Commission begins a new year, a familiar topic dominated the conversation. Back in November, the Hamilton County Commission voted to move their meetings from 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings to 4 p.m. on…
Research Examines Drinking and Moderation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Every January, millions of adults rethink their relationship with alcohol. Some commit to Dry January, while others aim for moderation. Mixed headlines about the risks and benefits…
Trump says he will seek to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
President Trump said on Wednesday that he will take steps to prevent institutional investors from buying single-family homes, claiming the move would help make housing more affordable for Americans. In a…
Senate Special Committee Recommends Income Tax Changes in Georgia
GEORGIA -- A Senate special committee is recommending a major overhaul of the income tax in Georgia. They are proposing making the first 50-thousand dollars of income for individuals or a hundred thousand for joint…
Take a Close-up Look at the Walnut Street Bridge Developments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- City officials are giving us a close-up look at the work they're doing on the Walnut Street Bridge. The Bridge has been shut down to re-paint, sandblast, rewire and replace the decking on the bridge. They're…
Minneapolis mayor says ICE officer’s killing of a motorist was ‘reckless’ and wasn’t self-defense
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a motorist acted recklessly and rejected federal officials claims that the officer…
United Airlines Begins Service from Chattanooga Airport to Newark
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- United Airlines began a new flight service from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Newark, New Jersey (EWR) on January 7. Service will operate five days per week, excluding Tuesdays and Saturdays. “United continues…
Some airlines serve "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, study finds
Airlines are serving "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, according to a new study, with researchers recommending that travelers stick to bottled water and avoid drinking coffee or tea served on aircraft. The nonprofit…
Major jump in how many local police agencies are working with ICE
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - We saw a dramatic uptick in local police agencies who are partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 56 have signed up in Tennessee alone. That compares to just 14 by last summer. There are 3 programs…
UTC upgrades College of Nursing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC has now elevated their Nursing program in the university hierarchy. They have officially launched the…
Congressman reacts to the capture of Maduro following a U.S. operation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is reacting to the capture of Nicolás Maduro following a U.S. mission in Venezuela. Fleischmann says the mission…