DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Throughout the Tennessee Valley and North Georgia, the economy seems to be on the rebound. Chattanooga's unemployment last month was the lowest in 18 months, while the jobless rate in Dalton fell to the lowest in over…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Monoclonal antibodies seem to be all the rage these days. As of last week, seven states with high COVID and low vaccination rates - including Tennessee and Georgia - accounted…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "We feel this is something that needs to happen not only for black folks, for people like myself, but for the broader community and white students to bring about…
Following President Biden's plans to enforce vaccine mandates with some private companies, Chattanooga employer Unum has announced a vaccine verification program. "Personally I haven't seen anyone who has the accommodation piece of this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - ECMO machines are just one of many tools being used to fight against COVID in hospitals nationwide - and with the delta variant raging, they're being used more than ever.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A year and a half ago, ball fields near Ootlewah were in great condition. Now, they're not much other than mounds of dirt. "The money's not there to be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Monoclonal treatments for COVID-19 are growing in popularity. They first become available in Dalton in late August, and now through Access Pharmacy in Hixson. "What it is, is two different monoclonal…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Volunteer State is breaking national records, and not in a good way. "Hospitalizations and ICU admits currently are at their highest level ever," says Dr. Jay Sizemore,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "I'm exactly two miles from three different food cities. So I'm equal distance to all of them but that's my closest food source." Jazmine LeBlac lives along…
“Every single thing you and I consume and use in our daily lives comes on a truck. And when we can’t find and keep truck drivers because for instance they don’t know where they’re going to park at night, we’re going to pay more for everything we consume,”
A quiet North Georgia community is getting a small taste of luxury with the Cloudland Station Showcottage.
Governor Bill Lee addressed a number of conservative Hamilton County groups at the Westin tonight at the annual Lincoln Day dinner. But there was also no shortage of protesters who gathered out front of the Westin and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Tuesday night, candidates for the Hamilton County District 9 school board seat had a chance to answer questions directly from the community. At the forefront was how to navigate the upcoming school year, especially as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - COVID cases are up across the country, and as the Delta variant continues to spread, it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. “At the end of June we were looking at how…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Meigs County will soon be the center of TVA’s “Grid of Tomorrow” program. Greg Hendrich says that program is all about meeting the challenges of the modern utilities industry. “TVA is poised…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Following the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, a growing number of apartment tenants have expressed concern over the stability of their own buildings. Today, News 12 sat down with a building inspector for the…
Using GetMyBoat, you can rent anything from luxury yachts, pontoons, sailboats or kayaks. You even have the option of linking up with your own boat captain if you don't feel like navigating the water yourself. I talked…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you own a smartphone, chances are you’re being spied on. “I just think it’s the norm,” argues Chattanooga attorney, Terry Olsen. But Pegasus is taking these spying capabilities to a whole new…
Over 100 fallen EMS personnel were honored Sunday at Chattanooga State, as part of a multi-state procession. “There is no greater sacrifice and I mean this is just a small way we can honor them,” says Paul…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Reach One Teach One and Kids Art Box came together for a fish fry today in order to raise money for underserved communities in the Chattanooga area. I talked with event organizers about…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - For 84 days between May 28th and August 19th, 6 riders will be traveling over 22 thousand miles across the country to honor fallen police officers who paid the ultimate price for our communities in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Baptiste Group's involvement in a local church housing migrant children has elicited both state and national attention. "They are making this more of a political effort than one of in regards to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The newly expanded child tax credit is one of the largest expansions in the country's history. Val Palmer with Urban League explains what it might mean for you and your family. "That's going to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chattanooga, the temperature isn’t the only thing that’s rising. “If they see a car that’s sitting idly, running in a parking lot and they have access to it, they will take it,”…
“Given what we’re noticing, it shouldn’t be happening this quickly at such a new building." Christa Norris is concerned about the apartment building where she lives in Northshore, after noticing several cracks, rusting and water damage. “I…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the Delta variant quickly sweeping the globe, Hamilton County health officials are concerned. “We’ve been a little more tolerant of letting things get bad before we intervene, and I suspect that that’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "If you are legally allowed to own a firearm, I believe you should be able to have a firearm. God bless ya, enjoy. What I do wish, is that more people would get…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Former Chattanooga mayoral candidate Monty Bruell is facing controversy after a former campaign staffer claims that she didn't get paid for her work. "I feel like I really got ripped off," says former…
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man near Ootlewah is still trying to figure out the identity of the boat driver that rammed into his dock several weeks ago, after posting surveillance video of the incident. Now, his…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County DA's office is cracking down on local gun violence by capitalizing on a new state law. "We're hoping that this can, those that are repeating the violence, pushing violence…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Family members in Surfside, Florida, have been living a nightmare since early Thursday morning. "Nothing prepares you for this. My dad always said he thought he was going to die first," says Rachel…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - It’s been over a week since the owner of Woodhaven Senior Living was arrested on cruelty charges. Now, several residents have been relocated to Mary and Martha’s Personal Care in Rossville. One resident…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Local Goat in Ooltewah is voluntarily shutdown until Friday, after the Hamilton County Health Department found that seven employees tested positive for COVID. Now they're saying that others were potentially exposed during…
Sheriff provides surveillance photos of possible suspect in Ridgeland case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After a contentious election, the Southern Baptist Convention has elected a new leader. Ed Litton was elected president by just over 50 percent in a runoff election against Mike Stone. "I think the Convention has just…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanks to a partnership between EPB and Hamilton County Schools, lower income students will have access to free broadband internet. Through EdConnect, students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can qualify for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee is reporting around 250,000 jobs available right now, with about 500 new postings being added every day. The problem is, not enough people are taking them. "Jobs that we had before COVID…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On July 3rd, Governor Bill Lee is ending federal pandemic unemployment benefits in an effort to get Tennesseans back to work. But not everyone agrees with the move. "I don't think it's…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County's first child advocacy center is now open to the public. There was mix of optimism and sadness in the air at its grand opening . "It was really important for…
The rise of catalytic converter thefts has alarmed both consumers and law enforcement alike. In 2020 alone, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reported over 1200 converter thefts a month. But a new Tennessee consumer law hopes to…