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…
Charges dropped against local radio personality
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF) - Recent charges against local radio personality Jim Reynolds were dropped today. Authorities got called to Jim Reynolds' home in Ooltewah last week. At the time, his wife told officers her husband grabbed and pushed one of their…
Foster care worker takes wrong girl from Georgia school
LOGANVILLE, Ga. (AP) - The father of a 7-year-old girl had to scramble after a foster care worker took her - and not another girl with a similar name - from their school in suburban Atlanta. Sean Harris says he…
Year-long multi-county drug investigation and warrant round-up nets 29 arrests
A year-long muti-county drug investigation ends with nearly 30 people behind bars.
CPD reminds drivers of school zone safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many students began the 2017/18 school year today in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. The Chattanooga Police Department is reminding all users of the road to be mindful of the increased activity near schools and in school zones.…
Jimmy Harris will not run for re-election as DeKalb County Sheriff
"I cannot thank each and every Deputy, Clerk and Correction Officer enough. They have made this job a joy."
Dalton Police catch suspect counterfeiting couple
Suspected of passing fake $50s at 5 Dalton businesses