Georgia senators plan review of state's tax breaks
ATLANTA (AP) - A group of lawmakers is set to begin reviewing Georgia's many tax breaks.
Chattanooga FC to Learn Playoff Status Saturday
Chattanooga, Tennessee (July 8, 2017) - Chattanooga Football Club will finally learn their 2017 NPSL Playoffs status tonight after their regular season finale at FC Carolina United. CFC currently sits in 2nd place in the Southeast Conference’s West Division…
Actor LaBeouf arrested in Georgia for public drunkenness
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Actor Shia LaBeouf has been released from a Georgia jail after posting $7,000 bond on charges of public drunkenness.
Rabid Raccoon Warning in GA
Murray Co., GA (WDEF) - There is a rabid raccoon within the vicinity of Central Hill Drive in Chatsworth, Georgia, says officials at the Murray County Environmental Health (MCEH). Because rabies can be apparent through various signs of abnormal behavior,…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities: July 8, 2017
There’s a lot to do in Chattanooga, and in nearby cities this weekend.
Bradley County Sheriff's Office celebrates crime report results
The Bradley County Sheriff is celebrating the results of a recent crime report from the TBI.
Erlanger Children's Hospital holds hyperthermia prevention event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Children's Hospital at Erlanger held an event in 93 degree weather this afternoon to demonstrate why it's more dangerous than you may imagine to leave young kids in an unattended vehicle. Doctor's say these incidents are especially…
Increase in Home Prices May Discourage Home-Buyers in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American dream of home ownership is still very much alive---but unlike last 8 years, it may not be that easy to find--or buy, a new home in the Chattanooga area. Home prices in Chattanooga jumped 2.8…
Family says Lisa Hillian went to Cummins Falls to help find missing woman
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The body found at the Cummings falls state park has been identified as a Sale Creek mother, Lisa Michelle Hillian. The mother,who was affectionately known as a Missy, left a lasting impact on so many people in…
UPDATE: Second Engine Found from Murray County Plane Crash
Murray County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Murray County Sheriff's Office says investigators have found the second engine from a plane that crashed this past weekend. Sheriff Gary Langford said the engine was found this morning 150 feet northeast of the…
News 12 Then: Looking back at Judge Walter Williams wild first year on the bench
This story first ran on WDEF TV on July 1st, 1992
Volkswagen studying robots for your future self-driving car
"The robot takes care of connecting up the charging cable for the driver."
Whitfield deputy chases another stolen car suspect down I 75
The deputy reported the fleeing vehicle hit speeds of 120 mph
Cleveland police make arrest after fight with shots fired
Several people injured, but not by shooting
Body of Sale Creek woman found in Cummins Falls State Park
"The investigation remains active and ongoing."
Isabel Martinez puts on a show at first court hearing for stabbing her family
The judge warned her to stop playing to the camera.
Woman charged in slayings of 4 children, father due in court
fifth child, a girl, survived but remained hospitalized with injuries described as serious.
5 Legionnaires' disease cases connected to Graceland hotel
The hotel's pool and hot tub are temporarily closed.
Meet July "Do the Right Thing" Winner: JoAnn Schoate
Being a parent isn't for the fainthearted.
Ransomware hits Tennessee city's emergency services
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Two branches of a Tennessee city's emergency services have been hit by ransomware as part of a worldwide malware attack that began in May. The Daily News Journal reports the Murfreesboro police and fire departments were…
Man shot at while chasing stolen truck
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - It happened early Thursday morning at a home on Highway 193. Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson said a victim woke up after his dogs started barking. "As he got up to check to see what…
Health and Human Services secretary holds opioid crisis listening session
The United States Health and Human Services Secretary was in Chattanooga to learn from people who are on the front lines of battling the opioid epidemic.
Cleveland Police seek help in solving burglaries
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department says they need help solving a string of burglaries. A reward is being offered for any information leading to an arrest. Take a good look at the surveillance video. According to police someone…
East Brainerd Food City To Close for Several Months
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. (WDEF) - Food City has been in Chattanooga for two years now, after the purchase of the Bi-Lo stores, and the company is giving its markets a new look. Food City started with the Saint Elmo store last year--completely…