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Dalton approves bonds for new power plant

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton leaders have approved the financing to allow Dalton Utilities to build a new power plant. Specifically, the council approved a bond plan to finance the project by the city-owned utility. They want to build a…

Weather Update: Thursday January 29, 2026

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear, dry, frigid. Lows; mid teens to low 20's. Winds: near calm. Thursday: Sunny, dry, cold. Clouds increasing. Remaining dry. Highs: high 30's to low 40's. Winds: NW @ 5…

3 charged in Ulta Beauty thefts in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE (WDEF) - Three suspects are the latest suspects in a national trend of stealing beauty products. They were identified last week inside an Ulta Beauty store in Oak Ridge. When police pulled them over after leaving, they found trash…

Airport Sets New Passenger Record

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport broke its all-time passenger record in 2025, serving 632,384 travelers, a 14 percent increase from the year before.  Airport President and CEO April Cameron…

Electric Crews Answer Extra Call

SEQUACHEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - After completing power restorations in their own service area Sunday evening, crews from Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative answered a request for help from other electric cooperatives…

Second Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in Walker County

Georgia officials now confirm a second case of bird flu in Walker County. This is a different flock since the first one reported two weeks ago. But officials say it is inside the Control area for the first case. “Through…

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