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The Varsity in Athens could soon come tumbling down

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Chili dogs, onion rings and frosted orange milkshakes could soon be in shorter supply in Athens. The Varsity has applied for permission to tear down its decades-old Athens location. Athens-Clarke Commissioner Melissa Link says the Gordy…

Alabama Governor signs medical marijuana bill into law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed medical marijuana legislation as Republican opposition to the issue faded after decades of debate. Ivey announced she signed the bill Monday. The program will allow people with a qualifying medical condition…

Honoring the life of Ooltewah's Mike Carter

OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Memorial Service will be held at 2 Friday afternoon for State Representative Mike Carter. It will be held at Ooltewah Baptist Church with Visitation starts at Noon. Carter passed away Saturday night.…

Chattanooga community reacts to Coolidge Park shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Four shots pierced the air on what was a peaceful evening in Coolidge Park last night, resulting in two people being injured - both men aged 21 and 31. The injuries were non-life…

Man shot at Coolidge Park Sunday afternoon

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One man was shot in what witnesses are calling a drive-by shooting at Coolidge Park tonight. Four gunshots rang out in the parking lot off River Street around 6:30. HAPPENING NOW: @ChattanoogaPD confirms one…

Man killed on Wheeler Avenue

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 33-year-old Aaron Johnson was killed last night on Wheeler Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1500 Wheeler Avenue" zoom="15" title="Man killed on Wheeler Avenue"] Police say that when they arrived on scene, they found Johnson suffering…

CFD helps woman out of burning home

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department helped an East Lake woman out of her burning home. The fire happened at 4100 13th Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="4100 13th Ave" zoom="15" title="Woman saved during fire"] A good Samaritan noticed the…

Tribute to those that serve held at Honor Park

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A group of very special people were honored Saturday at Honor Park in Fort Oglethorpe. This annual celebration is a tribute to those that serve. Music, honor guard and prayer were all apart…

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