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Missing Elderly Female Found Safe

UPDATE: Nancy Hicks has been found safe, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says a 92-year-old female with dementia who was last seen in…

Large brush fire in Murray County

CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) - A large brush fire has broken out in Murray County in the Chatsworth Area. According to the Murray County Sheriff's Office, the call came in at around 3:41 AM at Old Federal Road South. Georgia Forestry and…

Proposed Schedule Change Sparks Discussion

WALKER COUNTY, GA. (WDEF) - Walker County Schools is considering a shift to a four-day school week, prompting discussion across the community.  The district is collecting feedback through a survey as…

Managing Kids Screen Time

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Winter break gives children extra free time, and many naturally turn to phones, tablets, and computers for entertainment while parents handle work and holiday responsibilities.  Too much unsupervised…

Planet Fitness Opens New Club in Ooltewah

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. --  IGNITE Fitness Holdings has celebrated the grand opening of its newest location on Apison Pike in Ooltewah. IGNITE Fitness Holdings is one of the largest Planet Fitness franchises, according to…

Luminaria Festival Shines Bright

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Fifth Annual Luminaria Festival lit up the Virginia Avenue Greenway tonight, transforming the streets into a glowing corridor of art, music, and community spirit. Presented by the…

Teen victim dies from multiple gunshot wounds

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a homicide that happened yesterday 7:00 pm in the 1100 block of Jackson Ave.  According to the CPD, officers responded and located Wallace Milam,…

CHATT Foundation Honors Lives Lost to Homelessness

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-More than 60 people experiencing homelessness have died in the Chattanooga area this year. On Saturday, the CHATT Foundation gathered with community members to honor their lives and remind the public that each person was known, loved, and…

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