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Mayor Tim Kelly addresses improvements to Hixson area

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly spoke at the Friends of Hixson Coffee Meeting at the Valleybrook Golf and Country Club about his administration's plans and recent progress. The meeting took place Wednesday, February 21. Speaking to a full…

Mayors discuss education and legislation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp came together for a rare public joint discussion.  In a discussion moderated by Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce…

Georgia bill could ban traffic cameras in school zones

ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) - Five Georgia House Republicans have proposed legislation that would affect school zones.  HB 1126 would prohibit local governments from installing traffic cameras in school zones.  Sponsors of the bill argue that traffic cameras are ineffective and…

Georgia State Trooper dies after being hit by vehicle

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Georgia State Patrol Trooper was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday. The Georgia Department of Public Safety announced the death of the trooper to social media. They say Trooper First Class Chase…

Northside Neighborhood House celebrates 100 years

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For 100 years, the Northside Neighborhood House has provided hope, empowerment, stability and opportunity for those north of the Tennessee River. For this 100-year anniversary, the Chattanoogan Hotel held a breakfast to honor those who were instrumental…

City of Chattanooga lists upcoming construction road closures

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation has shared a list of upcoming closures due to planned construction. CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES 1040 Givens Road The 1000 block of Givens Road will be closed Tuesday, February 20th, and Wednesday, February…

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