Final Georgia recount numbers show Biden hangs on
We break down the recount numbers for our counties, the counties with the biggest changes, and the counties that added the most "new" votes
Soddy-Daisy city manager voted out
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee- Soddy-Daisy's city manager was removed Thursday after a 3 to 2 commissioners vote. Newly elected Commissioner Steven Everett was sworn in and shortly after accused, then city manager, Janince Cagle of using her position to drive down the…
Nashville limits gatherings to 8 people amid virus surge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville is tightening restrictions to fight the surging coronavirus by limiting gatherings to eight people. Mayor John Cooper announced the new limit Thursday. It is a reduction from the current gathering limit of 25 people. The…
Rep. Mike Carter says he has pancreatic cancer
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - State Representative Mike Carter is going public with a grim medical diagnosis. You may remember the lawmaker was hospitalized back in August with Covid-19. In his tweet Thursday evening, he says he continued to have symptoms afterwards.…
Warrior Freedom Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Six years after Warrior Freedom Service Dogs was established, the organization is expanding their one of a kind program that connects veterans to trained service dogs rescued from local animal shelters. Executive Director Adam Keith says…
Chattanooga housing market on the rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga housing prices have jumped more than 16% in the past year. Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors president Brandi Pearl Thompson said there are several reason the housing market has raised so much in Chattanooga. She said there…
Toilet paper shortage Déjà vu
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee- It’s Toilet paper shortage Deja Vu as people are leaving shelves bare as COVID cases go up. "Paper aisle was totally empty I even took pictures of it to send my wife because it was a joke," said…
Make-A-Wish grants local child's wish
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Thursday, a wish came true for a local child who was diagnosed with cancer. 17 year Jeremie, from Calhoun, was granted the wish of receiving a dirtbike. Family members say Jeremie loves to be outside exploring…
Hamilton County Mayor Extends Mask Mandate
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County’s mask mandate was set to expire on November 22nd, but due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases across the United States and in our area, Mayor Jim Coppinger, in a news conference today,…
Covid-19 warning for A5 Volleyball events
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has issued a warning about Covid-19 exposures at A5 Volleyball Club activities. Investigators say multiple people, some still in their infectious period, attended the events. The time range is from Sunday, November…
Clinsearch in Chattanooga Seeks Volunteers for Covid Vaccine Trials
Clinsearch is seeking 800 volunteers. According to Dr. Mark Mckenzie, those volunteers would take part in COVID19 treatment and vaccine trials.
Hamilton County Mask Mandate Extended Into January
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger extended the county's mask mandate until January 15, 2021.
Movie filmed in Walker County premieres
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - There was a red carpet premiere Wednesday night at the Walker County Civic Center of The "Farmer and The Belle: Saving Santaland." It's a movie that was partly filmed in Walker County. "It just made…
Orchard Knob food and belt drive
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local non profit is getting in the holiday spirit by helping out Hamilton County students. Starting Thursday, "Reach One Teach One" will be collecting canned goods and belts for KIDS at Orchard Knob Middle School. THE…
Group donates protective vest for Catoosa K-9
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The newest K9 officer at the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office will soon have a new piece of equipment to keep her safe. Fraya has been on the job since March. The K9 has not been able…
Cleveland businessman pleads to defrauding property damage victims
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A local man has pleaded guilty in a mail fraud scheme taking money from both homeowners and their insurance companies. 54 year old Benjamin Reichel entered his guilty plea in federal court. Prosecutors say he operated…
Boy made built tarp shelter to survive lost in the woods
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee boy who disappeared into a heavily wooded area near his home two days ago has been found safe. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 9-year-old Jordan Gorman was found Tuesday at a creek…
Catoosa County Sheriff's Office Offers Vacation Watch
If you're looking for an extra line of security when you're away from home, The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is providing a vacation watch service.
Georgia On Track To Confirm Recount By Midnight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Counties in Georgia are on track to meet the midnight deadline of their hand recount of votes cast in the presidential election. State law requires the recount and audit of nearly five million votes to be…
Woman sentenced for shooting ex-boyfriend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A judge on Tuesday sentenced a woman for a deadly shooting three years ago. 29 year old Emily Brooks pleaded guilty back in January to second degree murder. She shot her ex-boyfriend, Eric Burchfield at a Circle…
Local Organization collecting Belts and Canned Goods for Students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local non profit organization is getting in the holiday spirit by helping out students of Hamilton County. Starting Thursday, local organization Reach One Teach One will be collecting can goods and belts for the students of…
Local Restaurant partners with Nationwide program to help those in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local restaurant has been chosen by a famous entrepreneur to help make a difference in our community. Charlie’s BBQ and Bakery are now partnering with Marcus Lemonis who is the founder of “ The Profit” which…
Medicare Open Enrollment spam calls
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "I hate it when those people call me they’re like the devil of the earth I hate them so much." Medicare open enrollment is open through December 7th and with that, comes Medicare spam calls. "My phone goes…