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Catoosa County makes April Alcohol Awareness Month

Ringgold, GA, (WDEF) - At their Board Meeting on April 4, the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners proclaimed that April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Catoosa County and joined the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) in a…

Paula Deen plans new seafood restaurant in Georgia area

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Paula Deen is opening a new seafood restaurant on the same waterfront property outside Savannah where an eatery she co-owned with her brother closed three years ago. Local media outlets report the celebrity cook plans to…

Haslam road funding plan sent to final House committee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam's road funding proposal that would include the state's first gas tax hike since 1989 is advancing to its final standing committee in the House before a full floor vote. The House Finance Subcommittee…

Tips for Emergency Weather

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With severe weather on the way, local emergency crews and power companies took the morning to prepare for what could happen. First-responders have been watching the weather that is moving into our area since yesterday, and this…

Bradley County storm-ready rooms

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - At this time, all four Bradley County storm-ready rooms are open and operational for the impending inclement weather. Here is the list of safe rooms that are avaible to the public now. 1) Bradley Fire…

Walker County opens storm shelters

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - In preparation for the storm, Walker County has set up several shelters during the storm. As of 3:30 pm, Walker County Emergency Manage has activated 3 storm shelters for the public. Walker County Civic Center located at…

Chattanooga blood donors needed before anticipated weather

UPDATE: Area schools are closing early tomorrow and some area blood drives scheduled for Wednesday, April 5th have been canceled.​​​​ CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Non-profit regional blood center Blood Assurance is asking the community to donate blood before anticipated inclement…

EPB announces affordable and Eco-friendly driving option

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga moves forward with more sustainable mobility options. Today E-P-B announced the rollout of three Driving Change Vehicles. These are among 20 cars for Chattanooga's Green Commuter E-V Car Share program. The membership based, fully automated program…

Ben and Jerry's celebrates "Free Cone Day"

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ben and Jerry's is celebrating "Free Cone Day" today! The event has been going on since 1979 all around the world! You can grab your free frozen treat until 8 p-m tonight, at any participating Ben…

Erlanger raises flag for National Donate Life Month

It's National Donate Life Month, and a special ceremony was held today at Erlanger. 59 organ donors were there as well to help raise a special flag. Representatives with Tennessee Donors Services and Erlanger Health System took part in the…

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