Georgia church worker pleads guilty in embezzlement
ATLANTA (AP) - A former Georgia church worker accused of embezzling $315,000 has pleaded guilty to theft-related charges.
Alabama National Guard unit deploying overseas
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama National Guard unit is preparing to head overseas.
British police admit they arrested wrong man for pushing woman in front of bus
LONDON (CBS News) -- The search is still on for a road-rage jogger who shoved a woman into the path of a London bus.
Alleged bigamist couple indicted in slayings of 5 family members
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (CBS News) -- An Alabama couple has been indicted in the killings of five family members, including children, an unborn child and the man's second wife, CBS affiliate WHNT-TV in Huntsville reports.
Harwell 'open' to medical marijuana law in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The treatment of her sister's back injury has caused Republican gubernatorial candidate Beth Harwell to reevaluate Tennessee's ban on medical marijuana.
Free day at Tennessee State Museum for homeschooled families
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee State Museum is offering a free day next month for families with homeschooled children.
Report: Georgia a dumping hub for solid waste, coal ash
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia has become a Southern dumping destination for solid wastes including coal ash, and more is on the way.
Lee Band Impacts Philippines
Cleveland, TN (WDEF) - The Lee University Symphonic Band traveled to the nation of the Philippines this summer, where they were hosted by Samaritan’s Place, a ministry of the Church of God. Samaritan’s Place, founded by Marc and Maria Elena…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - August 11, 2017
You have lots of choices for some great live music this weekend.
Police say public safety camera played role in homicide suspect's arrest
Chattanooga Police were able to make an arrest in a recent homicide case, with help from technology in their Real Time Intelligence Center.
Hamilton County Mayor to host meeting about signal mountain creating school district
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- The top performing schools in the Hamilton County might create a district of their own in the near future. This would take some of Hamilton County's top performing schools out of the district. Residents, teachers, and…
Dalton Police looking for suspect who took money left behind at store
Money was left by a customer who assumed the cashback dispenser was not working.
Dalton Police looking for 2 men suspected of lifting watches from Kohl's
recorded by store surveillance concealing several watches on their person and disposing of the watch boxes.
News 12 Then: Cool ways to beat the heat wave of 2007
10 years ago, we found places to beat the heat with penguins (Tennessee Aquarium) and underground (Ruby Falls).
Rhea County ships out another 20 inmates but still over populated
"A week ago we were at 85 inmates with 87 as our goal, but our numbers jumped back to 135 in one week's time."
Officials report no credible threat at Dade Middle School
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dade County deputies went to school on Thursday, but found no problems at Dade Middle. Both school and law enforcement officials report there was no credible threat at the school, but they wanted to be safe.…
Dismantling of Georgia Dome continues with lower bowl
Served as the home of the Atlanta Falcons for 25 years.
'Rhinestone Cowboy' singer laid to rest in Arkansas
"The Campbell family would like to thank everyone for their enormous outpouring of love and support."
Police arrest suspect in Wilcox crash/shooting case
The victim was found in his vehicle that crashed into a building
Records: Failed communications hampered response to fire
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Newly released records show failed communication systems hampered the response to deadly wildfires in Tennessee last fall. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports records that Sevier County began to release Wednesday show that wind and fire on…
Walker County Tax Increase
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield is moving ahead with his plans to dig the local government out of a 70-million dollar hole. Whitfield is looking to raise about 22-percent more money from property taxes. Homeowners…
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Launches Search for New President & CEO
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – A process is underway to select the next President and CEO of the Chamber. The successful candidate will work alongside the current President and CEO for up to sixty days and then assume the leadership position no…
Hamilton County launches 2017-2018 school year
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some 42 thousand public school students in Hamilton county made their way to class this morning, launching the 2017, 2018 school year. All of the top leaders from central office were out at the schools to…
North Georgia teachers add flexible seating to classrooms
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Take a peak inside some classrooms at Cherokee Ridge Elementary School and you would find some non-traditional seating. "It's just like, you know, as an adult I'd rather sit on my couch and do school…