NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a press statement released Tuesday: Tennessee is making great progress in rapidly vaccinating those at highest-risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. Within four weeks of Tennessee receiving its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, more…
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia- Another large part of the Georgia Senate Runoff is the polls and the work that goes into setting poll sites up. Walker County Director of Elections Danielle Montgomery said poll workers have been coming in throughout Monday…
Dalton, Georgia- Both the Democrats and Republicans are making a final push before Tuesday’s Georgia Senate runoff. The runoff will determine who has the majority in the senate. ”I just don’t believe that she knows how to look out after every…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- New Year's Day means resolution and one of the most common goals each year is getting into shape. "2021 is here and we typically see a lot of people return to the gym or make the choice to…
HIXSON, Tennessee- Many more stores are open on News Years Day as compared the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays. This, combined with many other jobs having the day off, gave people time to go shopping. Several people said this extra day…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- It’s News Year's Eve and people world normally be partying together to celebrate in the new year, but not this year as large gathering are strongly discouraged. "It would be magical thinking to think we’re not going to…
WALKER COUNTY, Tennessee- History in the making as four new Walker County Commissioners are now sworn in. "Means the world to me that I got the support to be elected as the first District 1 County Commissioner." Previous Sole Commissioner…
HIXSON, Tennessee- Millions of the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given and after 21 days those people will receive the second dose of the vaccination. Both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines require two doses of the…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia- Front line workers and emergency responders continue to get the first dose of the vaccine as phase one of the COVID-19 vaccinations continues. Whitfield County Fire Chief Edward O’Brien just received his vaccination Tuesday morning. He said…
HIXSON, Tennessee- More that 4 million vaccines worldwide and nearly 2 million vaccines in the United States alone have been administered in Phase 1. Vaccinations in the U.S. began on December 14th for health care workers. The U.S. is allocating…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A $600 dollar check will soon be on its way to many of you as early as the end of the week. This comes after President Donald Trump signed a second COVID-19 relief package late Sunday Night. "Direct…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Emily Graffius and her husband adopted Abram in August. "We knew we were always going to grow our family. So we started with foster care and wanted to help kids in our community and eventually we…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tennessee- Meet mother and daughter Haddie and Hannah. They have been at the Bradley County SPCA since October of 2019. "So they’ve been here over a year and they don’t have any of those negative things attached to them,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Even in 2020 the Chattanooga Community Kitchen has always been there to help. "Ee’ve been very blessed to have an incredible and supportive community we’ve been able to stay open every day even since March we haven’t missed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "I’m doing some last-minute Christmas shopping for my dog and for some neighbors," said last minute shopper Jessica Benton. Last minute Christmas shopping is a tradition for some people. The common talking point from them, how few people…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Erlanger hospital COVID staff got a free holiday meal Wednesday to say thanks for all their hard work. McGriff Insurance donated 350 meals Erlanger's COVID staff. McGriff regional director John Sorrow said it was an easy decision because…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Despite health warning holiday travel has already set a new record for business weekend of the Pandemic Health experts said Thanksgiving travel has been confirmed as a reason for the uptick in COVID cases. Now health experts fear a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A city council candidate went door to door on Saturday to find out what people what from their politicians. Marie Mott is running for city council in District 8 and she went around the area to speak with potential…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A recording breaking 14,994 wreaths for Wreaths Across Chattanooga have been delivered. "It’s an honor to serve other veterans who sacrificed so much," said Carter. Throughout the day, Wreaths have been laid at numerous Tombstones at the Chattanooga national…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Memorial Hospital Nurse Manager Tiffany Dover was one of the first people at the hospital to receive the vaccine. Shortly after receiving the vaccine, she fainted while speaking to the media. She said fainting is a…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia- Whitfield County Commissioners stopped short of issuing a mask mandate but, have are now officially recommending masks be worn. Commissioner Chairman Lynn Laughter has been trying to get a mask mandate vote to pass since august. She…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The first wave of Pfizer COVID vaccines were administered at Memorial Hospital Thursday. Infectious disease Doctor Mark Anderson was the first to receive the vaccination. He said getting the vaccination is a humbling experience. "I have a great…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "They have the vaccine coming and they were not going to invest in the freezers and they need to dry ice for storage so we were glad to work with them to just have a small part of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "The good news is the COVID vaccine is expected to start arriving at hospitals this week," said Task Force Lead Rae Young Bond. According to the Tennessee Department of Health the state is expecting to receive 56,500 doses…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Starting Wednesday, you should see less traffic in front of the Alstom COVID-19 testing site. The Heath Department will start using a new entrance directly across from the Southeast Tennessee development district. Heath department Administrator Becky Barnes said…
Heath Departments are already encouraging people not to travel for the Christmas holidays after millions traveled for Thanksgiving. Amanda Goodhard with the southeast regional office of the department of health said it’s too early to say if the rise in…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee- Two Cleveland residents were still be treated at a hospital Monday after coming in contact with carbon monoxide poisoning on Sunday. Bradley county emergency services were called to a house for a man suffering from an apparent stroke…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As well reported Thursday, firefighters might not receive the first wave of the COVID Vaccine. "We lean heavy on safety as a whole because of the nature of the business we're in," said Chief Phil Hyman. "Firefighters are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Firefighters might not be included in the first round of COVID vaccines. The CDC's immunization advisory panel voted Tuesday to first give the COVID-19 vaccine to Professions in tier one such as healthcare workers "We’ve had 45 Firefighters who…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A historic Chattanooga theatre is turning to the city for help as it continues to financially struggle due to the pandemic. Tilovi theatre has been hit hard as it has been closed for most of the 2020 season.…
DADE COUNTY, Georiga- A funeral service was held outside of the Dade County Sheriffs Office Wednesday for a former sheriff who died over the weekend. 20 year Dade County Sheriff, Philip Street, was homered by family in friends Wednesday outside…
CHATTAOOGA, Tennessee- A Chattanooga woman claimed she found a medical pill in her burger from a Chattanooga Burger King. "Just the shock of all my gosh this is really happening and I’m getting more surprised as it went on," said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The Salvation Army is doing one big final push for Angel Tree to make sure every kid gets a present this year. COVID's impact is being felt throughout the world and Major Mark Smith with the Salvation Army said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- COVID has been an equally opportunity destroyer. President of the community Foundation of Northwest Georgia David Aft said housing and homelessness were already problems before the pandemic and COVID's impact has just exacerbated the problem. "As the courts open…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- 2020 has been a year like no other so it only stands to reason that Black Friday would be a Black Friday unlike any other. Morning Crowds were way down compared to previous years. "Hasn’t been crowded and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Even though the Toy Drive will be done by drive-through for the first time ever the message for the toy drive stays the same kids get a toy and go back to those less fortunate. "Kids just don’t understand…
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia- There was a house fire in Chickamauga, Georgia this morning. Cpt. Chad Regal said the Walker Fire Department received a call about a house with flames billowing from the roof on Georgia 341. He said when crews arrived…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga Community Kitchen held its annual Thanksgiving Day feast to help feed those in need. Chief Operations Officer Dr. Jimmy Turner said thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for the community kitchen. He said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Gestamp is expanding for the third time in the last ten years in Chattanooga. Gestamp will be investing $94.7 million into Chattanooga and will create 260 new jobs. "Gestamp has been in Chattanooga for about 10 years now and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Thanksgiving Day is one of the busiest travel days of the year, but like everything else, it will look different this year due to COVID. AAA is forecasting a decrease in travel this year compared to previous years.…