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Two Schools Get a Pilot Program For Open Enrollment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two schools will get a chance to start a new pilot program with open enrollment. This program will allow any elementary school student in Hamilton County to attend either school even if they are not zoned to…

Chattanooga Council Member Uses Past to Drive Change

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga council member elect Demetrus Coonrod tells News12 she's moving forward from a not so perfect past. "Life happens and it was most definitely happening for me ... my path was a troublesome path". Years back…

Gang violence on the rise in Chattanooga

Gang violence in Chattanooga has been a problem for quite some time. Recent upgrades in the Chattanooga Police Intelligence Unit, improvements to the crime analysis center and getting out into the streets have helped greatly. Chattanooga Police Sergeant Josh May…

Volkswagen Chattanooga showcases new SUV

After years of planning, designing, and building...Volkswagen Chattanooga is NOW showcasing their brand new seven passenger SUV, the Atlas. The new family-sized S-U-V is built right here in the Scenic City. And News 12's Alexandria Adams got the chance to…

Hamilton County Commission discusses tax money spendings

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton county commission again today discussed the pros and cons of spending some 7-million dollars in sales tax money in support of the convention and visitors bureau. Commissioner Tim Boyd again questioned that expenditure---urging his…

Chattanooga elects new city council

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - These nine elected representatives may not always agree on everything as they get down to work on a new budget, and hundreds of community issues, but there was a strong spirit of cooperation evident in these formalities.…

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