Governor signs state budget that fully funds Georgia schools
it's the first time in more than a decade that Georgia's budget fully funds the formula
Walker County discounting pet adoptions & rabies shots
$25 adoption fees & $15 rabies shots at three locations this Saturday.
Ex-Teacher Raquel Spencer free on bond on heroin charge
She also faces charges of sexual assault by a person of authority.
New Hamilton County school tobacco policy
The policy specifically bans all tobacco products
Hamilton commissioners react to election results
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton county commissioners are trying to get back to normal, after yesterday's primary election. Two commissioners in the race waited until the agenda was finished to comment on the vote. District 8's Tim Boyd defeated East Ridge Mayor…
No charges yet in North Carolina shooting
The District Attorney will ultimately decide whether to file any charges in the shooting of a 39 year old man.
Accident In Birchwood Sends One to the Hospital
Authorities in Hamilton County are investigating an accident on Dolly Pond Road in Birchwood, Tennessee. It happened early Wednesday morning on in the 1100 block. Officials tell us that Life force landed in the area and took one person to…
Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson loses re-election
Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson has conceded his race, after an election defeat to former Captain Steve Lawson.
Rhea Springs, Pt. 2: The Legend of Rhea Springs Lost to Watts Bar Lake
This series looks at the towns in Rhea County that were flooded when TVA flooded the Tennessee River
SWAT standoff ends in East Lake Courts
A standoff at the East Lake Courts ended after several hours.
Walls of Jericho taking a toll on hikers
Squad has made four rescues from the difficult trail on Hytop Mountain
Don't fall for the Wildwood Volunteer Fire scam
A solicitation from a purported local volunteer fire department is a fake. Beware.
Mart Green speaks at Chattanooga Area Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Thousands attend to hear Hobby Lobby Board Chairman talk about translating the Bible.
Wanted armed robbery suspect was shot by a citizen
Police found a man shot in a stolen pickup truck. He also was wanted in several other jurisdictions.
Opioid Crisis: Local woman charged again with doctor shopping
Indicted in Hamilton County just two months after being charged with the same thing in McMinn County
Election officials prep for county primaries
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - There are 130 voting precincts in Hamilton County. And on Tuesday, Hamilton County voters will head to one of the 81 polling places to cast their ballots. "Preparation for elections takes place for months. Of…
Rhea Springs, Pt. 1: Lost towns under Watts Bar Lake
We start a new series of reports on the undergound. But this time, our underground is really under the lake.
Hamilton County will be on Cops TV show
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office will be on national television this fall. The agency has been chosen by the COPS T-V show to be featured in several episodes. The sheriff's office says a COPS camera crew will be…
Lambert mailers outrage some in East Ridge
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — One of the most controversial political races in Tennessee is now cluttering postal and social media mailboxes throughout East Ridge. It has been a bitter race between the two Republican candidates running for the District…
Mom charged with Child Neglect after marijuana confiscated
Officers say they confiscated almost a pound of marijuana from the home.
Dalewood Middle School
Students at Dalewood Middle School now have a special lab, and the tools they need to solve real world problems.
East Ridge changing property condemnation plan
Residents not happy at public hearing with plan giving city more power to condemn houses
A bridge too low: Trucks keep ramming historic Georgia link
Police blame GPS systems for luring trucks to bridge
Man wanted in connection to Shallowford Road shooting
UPDATE 5/18 2:35pm : The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is assisting Chattanooga Police with the search for Dominique Collins. Collins is wanted by the Chattanooga Police Department and the TBI to face charges including Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Reckless…