First Day of Mask Mandate
Despite CPD choosing not to enforce the mask mandate, we asked people here within the city of Chattanooga how they feel about the mandate and the penalties that come with it.
Mayor Kevin Brooks released from the hospital
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks has been released from the hospital after his bout with double pneumonia and Covid-19. He has been at Tennova-Cleveland since July 1st. Mayor Brooks went to the hospital with breathing problems and…
Another Covid-19 death in Hamilton Co, Georgia sets new record
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reported their 37th Covid-19 death on Friday. The latest victim is a white, non-Hispanic male in his sixties with underlying medical conditions. The number of new cases dropped to 75 today, down…
Is there a coin shortage?
"It’s a supply and demand issue."
CARTA coping with 6 employees testing positive for Covid-19
"We do not anticipate any immediate threat or potential risk to our customers."
Pastor talks about the Covid-19 break at Westmore Church of God
"12,15,20,25,30,50 is oh my goodness way too many"
Community Farmers Market now at Bethlehem Center
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Bethlehem Center recently opened the Alton Park CommUNITY Urban Farm. The garden is 700 square feet and is filled with tomatoes, watermelon and many other fruits and vegetables. The farm was created so that the community…
Books A Million closing Hixson store
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Books-A-Million store in Hixson is closing. The store on Highway 153 will shut down for good on January 31st of next year. The store has already put up closing sale signs.
Mayor Coppinger talks about city not enforcing mask mandate
"Chattanooga was crying out for this for quite some time"
Is your mask really protecting you?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today is the first official day of the mask mandate for Hamilton County. There are many different types of masks to choose from. Effective Friday, July 10, at 12:01AM, use of masks or face coverings will be…
Dalton won't require face masks
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - As a growing number of of Georgia cities move to require the wearing of face masks, Dalton leaders make clear they will not join them. While they encourage residents to make use of masks... " Because…
Georgia expands hospital beds with virus cases at daily high
The number of new confirmed cases reported Friday in Georgia hit nearly 4,500
Laboratory did not report infections to Nashville for weeks
A laboratory processing Nashville coronavirus tests did not report the results of 312 infections to the city for weeks.
Trump declares disaster in Tennessee counties hit by storms in May
President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster in parts of Tennessee affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding on May 3 and May 4.
Covid-19 Hospitalizations jump in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reported more jumps in Covid-19 cases. Thursday's number is 104, which is ten higher than yesterday and the third highest number ever. But the more alarming jump on Thursday is the rise…
Group building a new home for the vet who lost his in the Easter tornado
"The community gets to come by and put notes of thanks, scripture, be what it may into the walls. We got some notes in there from across the country."
Court orders the wearing of face masks in Tennessee courthouses
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued an order requiring facemasks in all state courthouses. The face covering must cover both the mouth and nose and it must be worn at all times while you are in the…
Govt Watchdog: Politics caused 'Sharpiegate' frantic rebuke
the weather chief called “crazy” middle-of-the-night texts
Georgia sees dramatic rise in COVID-19 patients in hospitals
CEO said Thursday that hospital admissions of people with COVID-19 are soaring.
Nashville schools to start academic year online due to virus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville school officials say the academic year will start off virtually instead of in person due to the growing spread of COVID-19. Metro Nashville Public Schools Director Adrienne Battle announced Thursday that students won't be returning…
Chattanooga Police will NOT issue mask citations
" I do not believe that enforcement is the necessary path to do that. (get people to wear masks)"
Tennessee panel favors removing Confederate bust in Capitol
"there is a better place for us to showcase our history such as General Forrest’s bust."
Caregiver charges with exploiting elderly couple
Cyrus had taken $70,000 from her employers.
UTC cancels graduation amid Coronavirus surge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC announced today that they are canceling their graduations. The School initially postponed graduation until August. According to the school, they made the decision after discussion with medical professionals. They also took in and the recent increase…