UPDATE (11/12/2024): The Dalton and Mayor Council voted to adopt the rollback millage rate. According to the City of Dalton, the rollback rate is calculated to not increase the City's revenue from property taxes based on the tax digest so…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A man on Tuesday waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of a Georgia nursing student, a case that became a flashpoint in the national immigration debate. Jose Ibarra was…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County school bus driver has been indicted on over a dozen charges, including child abuse. These charges are related…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The gun incident that occurred at LaFayette High School (LHS) involved an unattended young child. On the morning of November 11, 2024…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Longtime East Brainerd resident and businessman Cody Harvey has officially qualified to run for Chattanooga’s District 4 City Council seat in the upcoming March 2025 election. Harvey aims to fill the vacancy left by current Councilman…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Special needs students at Ocoee Middle School…
News 12's Chip Chapman, Dr. Rob Headrick, and Cathy Fiacco discuss Lung Cancer Awareness month and the importance of getting yearly lung screenings. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - November is Lung…
The Chattanooga community gathered today to honor all those who have served in the U.S. military during a special Veterans Day ceremony at the…
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) - Friday mornings are a magical time at Hunter Middle School. That's when students of all abilities gather in the gym to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Republicans discussed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC and Special Guest, Dr. John Harbison paid homage to Local Veterans on Veterans Day. "Well, today is the Chancellor's luncheon to honor the veterans. I…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a trailer fire on Lee Highway. CFD was dispatched…
UPDATE (11/15/2024): Nicholas Wayne Hamlett was extradited back to Tennessee late last night. Hamlett is facing First-Degree Murder charges for the death of Steven Douglas Lloyd near the…
Musician Matt Hicks joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss his journey and his surprise encounter with CBS' David Begnaud. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nearly every night, the Walnut Street Bridge is…
Blood Assurance Media Coordinator, Brooke Katz, joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss the Veteran's Day Blood Drive. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Help save lives in honor of Veteran's Day by donating…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- There have and will be numerous…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new attraction came to Ruby Falls this weekend for all to experience. An opportunity to experience a journey through a simulated cave. CaveSim, which is an educational experience that allows for…
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Fair took place in Sale Creek this weekend at the Old McDonald Farm across the 2,100-acre area. Presented by the sponsor Little…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An annual tradition to help out children in need this Christmas held its kickoff Saturday. (more…)
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is dead after a shooting incident Friday night in Middle Valley. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Robotics and Chattanooga State Community College welcomed new competitors to a tournament for the Vex Five robotics competitions. This was a tournament designed for new teams who…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As Veterans Day is this Monday, November 11th, organizations all over Hamilton County are helping veterans obtain various ways of support whether that be access to medical appointments or a home…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One day, you may be able to choose to pay to drive around traffic on our area interstates. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On your Mark, Get Set, Go! Greenspaces is gearing up for a weekend of fun as they kick off their annual Green Prix Race. "What started in…