CATTOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - A family in Catoosa County has been forced to put her dog down after the she was shot in their neighborhood. On Thursday, July 23rd Owner Kayla Gilreath says she left her two dogs outside while…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has partnered with local community organizations to help raise awareness to human trafficking. One way they are doing this is through the Red Sand Project. The Red Sand Project uses red…
They're launching a “Save Space Camp” fundraising drive
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s governor has withdrawn a request for an emergency hearing in a lawsuit that aims to block the state’s largest city from ordering people to wear masks in public or imposing other restrictions related to the COVID-19…
If you miss going to live concerts, a Tennessee Valley native is putting on his own online show Tuesday night.
Georgia’s governor has withdrawn a request for an emergency hearing in a lawsuit that aims to block the state’s largest city from ordering people to wear masks in public.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dr. Mukta Panda compares physician burnout to post traumatic stress disorder. "Because of the daily trauma of grief of pressures from external sources and not in a safe space to unpack, it leads to where it…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - The ABC Board in Alabama on Monday voted to cut off the entire state at 11PM. Alcohol sales must end at that hour for bars, restaurants and country clubs. The decision is a compromise over the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of many people, including the class of 20-20. The New York Pizza Department in Hixson is doing their part to give back to those who lost their graduations. Each 2020…
Rachel Salomon is no stranger to our viewers at News 12 Now. She was a recent Golden Apple Recipient, and a finalist during our 2019-2020 school year. One of her passions, other than her family and students is the Holocaust…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Just a heads up for those anticipating to attend the Minority Health Fair. This year's annual event will be virtual due to Covid-19. The fair will be streamed on the 'Minority Health Fair" Facebook page August 1st…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia continued to stagger under a heavy load of COVID-19 cases Monday amid one ray of hope — a broad test of an experimental vaccine began with the first of 30,000 nationwide injections in Savannah. Deaths continue…
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI will investigate the case of a man who faces charges of assaulting law enforcement officers last Friday in Rome. 30 year old Kerry Lamar Grier was arrested after police in Rome say he tried…
Students go back to class on Thursday.
"I want our students and parents to know this is the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make!"
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — White House COVID-19 task force leader Deborah Birx says Tennessee stands at the cusp at being able to significantly decrease new coronavirus cases and must take stronger steps to prevent the virus's spread. Birx recently identified…
UPDATE: The Governor's lawyers have asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit. They argue that Alabama has the authority under the Emergency Management Act. ______ SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - Three residents of Scottsboro are challenging Governor Kay Ivey's face mask mandate…
FAIRMOUNT, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI has arrested the police chief and one of his officers in Gordon County. They worked for the police department in the town of Fairmount, east of Calhoun. Chief Chandler Walter and Officer Olan Mark…
The Board of Education on Monday decided to delay the opening of schools until Monday, August 31.
we are only two active cases below the Phase 2 threshold.
Legge said masks are also important, because some people may be reluctant to get tested, "We feel like there is a number of people who are just staying home and are not going to get a confirmed test."
Police say Reed is 6’4” tall weighing 260 lbs. and has “BOLT” (and other things) tattooed on his forehead.
Victims range in age from fifties to 80
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Summer is coming to an end and schools are preparing for the return of students. But in an effort to keep teachers and students safe during the pandemic, schools across the state are taking extra precautions this…