ATLANTA (WDEF) - Gov. Brian Kemp will certify the election results because he is required to by law. But in a Friday evening news conference, he said he is not happy about it. "It's quite honestly hard to believe that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The holidays are gearing up to be a little different this year. With the CDC now urging Americans against traveling for Thanksgiving, many families are facing the decision of cancelling holiday plans, or ignoring warnings to…
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee- Former city manager Janice Cagle was voted out after a 3-2 commissioners vote Thursday night and Soddy-Daisy resident Sharon Gretza said she supports it. "It’s time for a change in Soddy, it’s time for people to understand that…
Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer has tested positive for COVID-19.
A 36 year old male was seriously injured in a shooting in the Avondale area of Chattanooga Thursday afternoon.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - More people could be doing their holiday shopping online this year, because we're in the coronavirus pandemic which could mean more packages at front doors. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has a few tips to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former Red Back High School Resource Officer is indicted on charges of Theft of more than $1,000 and Forgery. Hamilton County Deputy Charles Whitecotton was suspended in March during an internal affairs investigation. Whitecotton resigned 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, 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, 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…
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.…
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, 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…
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…
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, 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,…
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 is seeking 800 volunteers. According to Dr. Mark Mckenzie, those volunteers would take part in COVID19 treatment and vaccine trials.
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger extended the county's mask mandate until January 15, 2021.
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…
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…
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, 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…
