Fireworks stores report their shelves may not be full this year
International shipping backlog means a lot of fireworks will spend the Fourth of July on ships
Walker County Sheriff's Office investigating weekend vandalism
Sheriff provides surveillance photos of possible suspect in Ridgeland case
Truck Load of Food & Supplies Donated to Homeless in N. GA
A truck load of food and supplies for the homeless were given out to the North Georgia community today. An anonymous donor provided food and hygienic supplies. Perry's Promise also assisted with this delivery of goods. Georgia…
Maclellan Island Gets Grant for New Improvements
Maclellan island has some exciting new improvements coming this summer. Maclellan Island is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts being in the middle of the Tennessee River. "It's kind of a destination especially in the spring and…
Video proceedings will continue in Georgia courts
ATLANTA (AP) - The state's top judge says Georgia courts can continue to hold proceedings using video and other remote technology adopted in response to the coronavirus pandemic for at least another year. In late March 2020, the Georgia Supreme…
Board approves tuition hikes at Chattanooga State & Cleveland State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s Board of Regents says it has approved a tuition increase for the state’s community colleges and technology colleges. The board that oversees Tennessee’s 13 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology approved tuition, fees…
CHI Memorial Announces new Hospital in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Currently Residents in the North Georgia area have to drive 30 minutes to find the nearest fully functioning hospital. But That long drive is coming to an end, as CHI Memorial announced that…
Board approves tuition hikes for Tennessee colleges
Tennessee’s Board of Regents has approved a tuition increase for the state’s community colleges and technology colleges.
Lumber prices let up giving hope to homebuyers
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- "They’re not as good as they used to be. The golden egg is broken," said Junior. Lumber such as 2x4s were viewed almost as gold over the last several months but it’s changing. "We…
The Varsity of Athens GA serves last chili dog
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - A day after The Varsity served its last chili dog in its longtime Athens location, the Georgia restaurant says that it plans a return to the college town. The restaurant closed Sunday. By Monday, signs had…
Woman charged with claiming TennCare benefits after moving to Georgia
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County is prosecuting a woman who they say moved back to Georgia, but kept getting TennCare benefits. Mary Gould is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services. Investigators say she lived in Hamilton County, moved…
Reflection Riding release new vision and new look
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After 50 years, the folks behind Reflection Riding decided it was time for a new start. They have spent the last nine months deciding on a new plan for their future. Simply put, they will focus on…
What's Right With Our Schools: Ringgold's Tiger Guard Drill Team
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) -The Tiger Guard Drill team continues to fill the trophy case at Ringgold High. The team overcame unprecedented challenges this year and made some History along the way. Sgt. 1st Class Larry Sisemore…
Three Weekend Shootings in Hamilton County & Chattanooga
Three shootings occurred over the weekend in Hamilton County and Chattanooga. This comes after Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced a public health crisis over gun violence earlier this month. "What is the root issue, where did this…
Potential Flooding Issues in North Georgia & Alabama into Tuesday
TENNESSEE VALLEY (WDEF): Our north Georgia and Alabama counties were soaked by rainfall this weekend from Tropical Depression Claudette. Chattooga county saw three to six inches of rain Saturday that produced a Flash Flood Warning. With more rain on the…
Church and High School vandalized in Walker County
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office is looking into a pair of vandalism cases near Rossville. On Sunday morning, they got a report about multiple church break-ins. Someone entered Mission Ridge Baptist sometime between Saturday afternoon and…
Community Members remember the life of Cody Fox and 9 month old Daughter
MARION COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - It’s a somber day in Marion County, Tn as the community is still taking in the news about the death of long time resident Cody Fox and his 9 month old daughter, Ariana. …
Rainsville man charged with child pornography
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Authorities in northeast Alabama got a tip about child pornography being downloaded in DeKalb County. The Sheriff reports that a task force searched a home at 98 County Road in Rainsville. As a result, they charged…
Ooltewah High student arrested in sexual assault case
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Detectives from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office have arrested a student at Ooltewah High School. The juvenile was arrested in connection with a sexual assault that happened at the school in May. The suspect has been…
Tornado sweeps through suburban Chicago
A radar-confirmed tornado swept through communities in heavily populated suburban Chicago, damaging more than 100 homes, toppling trees, knocking out power and causing multiple injuries.
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Two Sunday night shootings in Chattanooga; Police say they are not connected
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating two shootings that happened late Sunday night. The first one happened around 10:20 p.m. on North Kelly Street. Police say that one man was shot is suffering from non-life threatening…
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue assist in search for Summer Wells
HAWKINS CO., Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the T.B.I, nearly seventy agencies from across Tennessee and several other states have joined together to find Summer Wells. The agency tweeted this evening that Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue teams are…
South Pittsburg father and 9-month-old daughter killed in Alabama crash
BUTLER COUNTY, Al.(WDEF)- South Pittsburg and Marion County are mourning the loss of the New Hope Volunteer Fire Chief Cody Fox. Fox, his 9-month-old daughter and wife Hayle were in the…