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Georgia Department of Health Seeking COVID Vaccine Volunteers

GEORGIA (WDEF) - As the number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. hits 400-thousand, the Georgia Department of Public Health is looking for medical and non-medical volunteers to help with the vaccine response in the state. Volunteer Program Director LaKieva…

COVID Task Force navigates vaccine shortages

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "We’re competing nationwide and with other states," said COVID task force lead Rae Young Bond. The limited number of vaccines has impacted nearly everyone. As Phase 1 continues, Hamilton County has run out of vaccines multiple times. "The…

Chris Ramsey remembered as a community champion

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chris Ramsey is being remembered as community champion. Ramsey recently died after contracting COVID. Mt. Canaan Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Ternae Jordan knew him for over 30 years. "Chris never met a stranger. He was a…

Police investigate multiple shootings Monday night

UPDATE (1/19/21, 9:36am) - Chattanooga Police released new information on Monday night's shootings. Chattanooga Police responded to reports of shots fired near Olive Street and Roanoke Avenue at 8:41pm Monday evening. while en route to the scene, a 40 year…

MLK March in Cleveland

Like many parts of the country, Cleveland Tennessee celebrated Martin Luther King Day by marching the streets of their downtown area.

Chattanoogans sound off on social media censorship

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the wake of social media giant Twitter banning accounts ranging from President Trump to Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, an ensuing debate has erupted over whether these actions constitute as censorship. The Washington Post reports that…

COVID Pneumonia and its viral impact

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "The popular slang going around, and in some of the scientific journals, is describing it like a wildfire," said Pulmonologist, Dr. Michael Czarnecki, M.D. "The viral pneumonia widespread information, leaky cells in your lungs, it attacks your lungs, And…

Virtual MLK Day

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga still provided the community an opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King despite COVID-19. Chattanooga’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, along with with the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Office of Multicultural Affairs, are holding the annual Martin…

National Cornbread Festival on hold in South Pittsburg

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - The National Cornbread Festival is the biggest event of the year in South Pittsburg. But once again, the coronavirus is putting the annual celebration on hold. The Festival celebrating all things cornbread was cancelled last…

Man injured in Sunday night shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday evening. According to CPD, one man was found shot near Clio Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="4100 CLIO AVENUE" zoom="15" title="Man Injured In Shooting"] CPD says that the victim…

Vacant house fire on Balata Drive

OOLETEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- Travelers on the interstate reported the house fire in the area of Mountain Lake Estates in Ooltewah. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="9023 Balata Drive" zoom="15" title="Vacant house fire"] Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department crews found the home fully involved.…

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