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North Georgia cities go to the polls today

(WDEF) Polls are open from 7-7 across Georgia on Tuesday for city elections, but there are a few exceptions. In Ringgold, voting hours are 8-5. Walker and Dade have county wide votes on resolutions, while Whitfield County is choosing a…

Chattanooga Councilwoman holds public safety meeting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, Chattanooga District 9 Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod held a public safety meeting at the East Chattanooga Recreation Center. It was an informative meeting on how the community can get control of their own block and…

Chattanooga Firefighters Extinguish Apartment Fire

Chattanooga, Tenn. - Around 5:00 this afternoon Chattanooga firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at Marina Pointe Apartments on Lake Resort Drive. Battalion Chief Carlos Hampton was first on the scene, reporting heavy smoke coming from an apartment on the top…

Local reactions on Texas church shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The nation is still reeling after the latest church massacre at a little Baptist church in Texas. But once again, it has raised questions about the need for more security in houses of worship. It's especially…

The Latest: Texas church gunman threatened in-law with texts

“Now most of our church family is gone...please don’t forget Sutherland Springs,” Sherri Pomeroy, pastor’s wife, says pic.twitter.com/24ZWbYbB7m— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 6, 2017 SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) - The Latest on the church shooting in Texas (all times local):…

Four charged in Bradley County chase

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County officers arrested four suspects on drug charges following a traffic stop on Sunday night. Deputies tried to stop a blue van on North Ocoee Street, but it did not stop. The chase didn't last…

Bikers make toy run in Walker County

WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) -- Hundreds of bikers hit the street for a toy run today. They met at Ridgeland High and rode down to Lafayette High. Many with toys attached to the back of their bikes. All the toys…

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