CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 26 to March 3. Because eating disorders thrive in shame and isolation, they often go undetected. Individuals who have access to and receive appropriate care often fully recover, yet many…
ATLANTA (AP) — Separate gun bills passed by the Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday would provide a tax credit to pay for gun safety training and gun safes, while another would prohibit financial institutions from using a code to distinguish…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Memorandum of Understanding for the South Broad stadium plan was approved Tuesday night. Last week at city council, the MOU was presented and had…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Areas of far southern Walker County along Ridgeway Road have been historically quiet. However, neighbors are saying that this will all soon change.…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Employees at the East Ridge Popeye’s had a scare Tuesday afternoon. (more…)
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - Teaching is in Jensen Floyd's blood. She followed her father's footsteps into the classroom, and students at Chickamauga Elementary are so happy that she did.…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Dunlap Police Department and the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office is preparing to conduct a School Bus Blitz. It's a move by law…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's lawmakers are moving not only to regild the iconic dome on state Capitol, but the entire complex. Lawmakers on Monday with little dissent agreed to spend $392 million to build a new legislative office building for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Department is inviting citizens to attend the Community Police Academy. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at how the department operates and…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is looking for a child's dirt bike that was recently stolen. They are asking for the public's help in recovering the stolen bike. The sheriff's office said someone stole it…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium announced on Tuesday it is preparing to open sign-ups for summer camp. The aquarium will open…
Patrons of Wendy's may soon pay varying prices for their burgers, as the fast-food chain intends to bring Uber-like surge pricing to its menu. "As early as 2025, we plan to test a number of features such as AI-enabled menu…
Macy's on Tuesday said it plans to close roughly 150 underperforming stores over the next three years, the struggling retailer's latest effort to energize its business as it seeks to fend off a proposed takeover by activist investors. The department store chain…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department invites the public to attend their 2024 Spring Community Police Academy. This is a free academy, offering Chattanooga residents a behind-the scenes look at how the CPD operates. Guests can see how…
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A judge has sentenced a Summerville man to 15 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking. A Chattooga County jury convicted 43-year-old Brice Restan Ware of trafficking meth and possession of meth with intent to distribute. [caption…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill on Monday requiring schools to have a safety policy regarding active shooters and fire alarms. House Bill 1644 unanimously passed the Senate on February 26. The bill requires schools to develop a…
By JEFF MARTIN and JEFF AMY/Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The suspect in the killing of a nursing student on the University of Georgia campus used an object as a weapon…
(Feb. 27, 2024) UPDATE: HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Late Monday night, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office revealed the identity of the missing boater on Harrison Bay, and they found his body. They identified him as 78-year-old Philip Acord, a…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dade County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a man Monday night using a thermal imaging drone. A man was speeding on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Legal battles have broken out after the Alabama supreme Court ruled frozen embryos can be considered children. Would be Alabama parents seeking…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - In the wake of the fatal crash that killed two young women and has left a driver hospitalized, some Ringgold residents are wondering if…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CBL Properties has announced that Hamilton Place Mall has a permanent K-9 unit. They are…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Lafayette firefighters worked to extinguish a woods and grass fire Monday afternoon. Firefighters said the fire was near N Industrial Loop and behind homes on Pledger…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - High School students in Georgia are learning how to become the business leaders of tomorrow. Lessons in employability and entrepreneurship are sowing the…