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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Thursday, the Chattanooga Fire Department had at least two calls on the same issue. The problem was pipes that froze, broke, and caused water to leak. "Frozen pipes is a real concern you want to…

Future of S Broad St. and Development Changes

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the sudden closing of the iconic Mount Vernon restaurant yesterday, some are asking what's the future of south Broad street in Chattanooga? It's actually in a state of flux, according to business leaders. Here's a…

020312 (Damon Higgins/The Palm Beach Post) WEST PALM BEACH - A camera (bottom right) installed on the side of a Palm Beach County school bus just below the stop arm that can capture images of drivers who blow through the stop arm rather than stopping as the law says they should. The district is trying camera systems on two buses.

New TN Law Restricts Cell Phone Usage

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Starting in just a few days, a new law is going into effect and it's expected to keep your children safe in school zones. January 1st, you may see more signs just like the one outside…

Walker County Pays Off $7.5 Million in Loans Early

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LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield successfully repaid two Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN) before an end of year deadline, saving the county an estimated $12,194 in interest. Walker County borrowed $4 million from the Bank of…

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Copperhill corrects drinking water problem

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COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Copperhill announced Thursday that the drinking water issue has been corrected. The city was under a Boil Water Advisory for several days, advising residents to boil water 3-5 minutes before drinking. City officials last reported…

Bitcoin popularity grows throughout the Scenic City

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The value of Bitcoin is skyrocketing. In just two months, it's worth has increased over ten thousand dollars. And it's popularity is growing, even in the scenic city. Once a month Bob Biles holds a group…

Two people shot in College Hill Courts area

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating the scene of a shooting in College Hill Courts. Hamilton County dispatch received a call of a person being shot at 1222 Cypress Street Ct around 6 PM. Chattanooga Police confirm that…

City of Copperhill remains under boil water advisory

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COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Copperhill is still under a boil water advisory after several days. City officials say 400-500 people are being impacted. The advisory was first issued on December 23rd for all City of Copperhill water…

New TN Laws going into effect Jan. 1

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee will have 16 new laws going into place on January 1, 2018. Each year new laws in Tennessee are implemented at the beginning of both, July and January. Oftentimes, residents hardly notice or understand any changes…

Hamilton Place Mall implements new safety measures

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's the day after Christmas. A time to take part in the shopping sales, while returning those gifts that weren't quite right. It's also when groups of trouble makers sometimes show up. That's why Hamilton Place…

Free Christmas tree recycling runs through January

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Recycling Centers are now accepting Christmas trees throughout the month of January. Public Works is offering to collect live Christmas Trees at any Refuse and Recycle Collection Centers throughout the city. The trees can…

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