Whitfield County Schools mulling millage rate increase
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Property owners in Whitfield County will likely see an increase in their property taxes this year. (more…)
Steer Clear of Flooded Car Scammers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - In the wake of the effects of the previous two hurricanes that caused devastating flooding all across the Southeast area, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance…
Georgia Physicians to Run a Mobile Billboard at Duluth Trump Rally
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As the Presidential Election is coming at fast speed, individuals are using their voices in various different forms to bring awareness…
TSSAA girls soccer championships kicked off on Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Girls Soccer State Championships made its way back to the Scenic City. "We are in the first round of games…
Man pleads guilty after high-speed chase across state lines
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The suspect who was charged with running over an East Ridge Police Officer took a plea deal today. Ta'Bious Wheat entered a guilty plea for one count of Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer…
McDonald's takes Quarter Pounder off the menu at 1 in 5 restaurants due to E. coli outbreak
McDonald's has stopped selling Quarter Pounder hamburgers at about one-fifth of its U.S. restaurants as federal health officials investigate…
HCSO responds to vehicle entrapment on Suck Creek Road
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a single-vehicle crash with entrapment on Suck Creek Road this morning. Deputies were dispatched to the 2300 block of Suck Creek Road. The occupant was able to…
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announces statewide tax refund proposal
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgians will soon receive some monetary relief. Governor Brian Kemp has announced a statewide tax refund that will be giving more than…
Chattanooga man pleads guilty to second degree murder charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man charged with second degree murder last year has plead guilty. Hamilton County Court records show that Reginald Holland has plead guilty to the April 20-23 murder of Ashley Coyne. An affidavit said that…
Medical student shot dead at cancer walk in Memphis; her alleged killer caught after police chase ends in crash
A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend, authorities said. The suspected killer — her ex-boyfriend — was charged in her murder after fleeing the scene of…
5 children out of McMinn County found safe after TBI alert
UPDATE (10/23/2024): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations reported the 5 children have been found safe in Georgia. MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- …
Meet the talented voice of Scooby-Doo at Chattanooga Comic Con
Scott Innes joins News 12's Amelia Greer to discuss his career and what to expect at the Chattanooga Comic Con. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ruh Roh! Scooby-Doo, where are you? Scott Innes,…
Grateful Gobbler celebrates 25 years of a Thanksgiving tradition
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12's Amelia Greer to encourage people to join the Thanksgiving Grateful Gobbler. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If there's no plans to be behind a stove on…
The Freedom Tour with Cameron Sexton parks in Cleveland, TN
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - With just less than three weeks remaining in the campaign season, political representatives all over are making their final marks towards the upcoming political race. Today, the Tennessee State Representative for…
2024 Chattanooga Regional Anti-Hunger Conference
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -The Tennessee Justice Center, along with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and the YMCA of Chattanooga, came together for the Chattanooga Regional Anti-Hunger Conference on October 22nd, 2024 Today’s event…
Early voting still underway in local counties
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Voting is continuing in Both Tennessee and Georgia. "Where you have seen a long line. People are moving through there very quickly and it…
Golden Apple Award: Jonathan Parson, Heritage High School
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Teaching one lesson plan at a time is hard enough. Juggling multiple curriculums takes a truly exceptional educator. That describes Heritage High School's Jonathan…
Hamilton County Health Department unveils first two mobile health units
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton…
Chattanooga pledges $100,000 to Home Uplift program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The city of Chattanooga has given its largest contribution to a home upgrade program. (more…)
Georgia's Gov. Kemp and fellow GOP leaders promise new state income tax rebates
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican legislative leaders want to issue another round of income tax rebates, thanks to state financial reserves that continue to rise. The leaders announced a proposal Tuesday to give…
Chattanooga Zoo launches naming contest for baby pied tamarins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the birth of two pied tamarins and launching a name contest. Daphne, a pied tamarin, gave birth to two babies…
Walmart plans to deliver prescriptions nationwide in as little as 30 minutes
Walmart will begin delivering prescriptions across the U.S. early next year, as the retailing giant strives to keep pace with rival Amazon in competing for health care dollars. Walmart's new service includes new prescriptions and…
Cleveland's International Paper permanently closing in December
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The International Paper plant in Cleveland, Tennessee will permanently close in December of 2024. Tennessee's Department of Labor and Workforce Development released a WARN notice…
Students, faculty address board as Walker County superintendent dispute remains unresolved
A group of Walker County teachers, parents, and students attending Monday's Walker County School Board meeting due to concerns over the…