Nursing Home Covid-19 outbreaks in northwest Georgia
We found several active Covid outbreaks in northwest Georgia nursing homes and care facilities in today's report.
Golden Apple: Hixson High's Ava Hixson
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (WDEF) - Teacher's assistants can play a crucial role in reaching children with developmental delays and other challenges. For 20 years, Ava Hixson has been making a positive difference at Hixson High School. She says, " I'm just…
Giving Tuesday: “The Beth” and “Love’s Arm”
While many of Chattanooga’s non-profit organizations work hard everyday to take of their community, ‘Love Arms’ and the Bethlehem Center is putting everyone in the spirit of giving.
Fatal shooting on South Kelly Street overnight
Another man was shot just a block away earlier in the evening.
Petitioners Vy For Second Police Advisory Board On 2021 Ballot
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As Chattanooga’s Police Advisory and Review Committee began hearing its first cases of alleged police misconduct, local activists began its efforts to put legislation for an additional review board on the ballot in the March 2021…
Chattanooga woman claims she found a pill in her burger
CHATTAOOGA, Tennessee- A Chattanooga woman claimed she found a medical pill in her burger from a Chattanooga Burger King. "Just the shock of all my gosh this is really happening and I’m getting more surprised as it went on," said…
Salvation Army Angel Tree drive still needs helpers
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The Salvation Army is doing one big final push for Angel Tree to make sure every kid gets a present this year. COVID's impact is being felt throughout the world and Major Mark Smith with the Salvation Army said…
Life Care Center of Cleveland Covid-19 Cases
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Life Care Center of Cleveland confirms 32 cases of COVID-19 As many as 61 residents and staff at Life Care Center of Cleveland have tested positive for COVID-19 and are considered active cases as of Sunday, according…
Covid-19 task force briefing
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Coronavirus is steadily on the rise in our area and currently Hamilton County has over 2,000 active cases. The Covid-19 task force says that the significant increase is a result of social and family gatherings.…
Barr: No evidence of fraud that’d change election outcome
Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday that the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud.
Huge Puerto Rico radio telescope, already damaged, collapses
A huge, already damaged radio telescope in Puerto Rico that has played a key role in astronomical discoveries for more than half a century has now completely collapsed.
Cold weather shelter opens with 'modifications'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As flurries fell outside Monday night, around 20 people line up in front of the community kitchen seeking heat inside this warming shelter. "This is how we're going to be able to create a life-saving opportunity…
5 killed when SUV rear ends 18 wheeler
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say a morning crash on I-24 was much deadlier than first thought. All five people in a Honda Odyssey were killed. It happened after 10 AM near the Rossville Boulevard exit heading eastbound. Police say…
Grace Children’s Center Reopens
“If you could have seen what this building looked like after the tornado -it was so dark. It was literally dark and also just morbidly dark. It almost looked hopeless.”
What's Right With Our Schools: Michigan Avenue Elementary
Getting children interested in reading at an early age is a key lifelong learning.
Cleveland Middle School moving to virtual learning
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Middle School is moving to virtual learning on Tuesday. But their problem isn't students with Covid-19. Instead, they are facing a staff shortage from it. At-home learning begins Tuesday, December first through the rest of…
Alton Park Beautification Project Slated For June 2021
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation has announced the launch of a south Chattanooga beautification project. In partnership with Westside Baptist Church, the open space at 4000 Hughes Avenue will offer an outdoor performance venue, tree-covered paths, and…
Warning of gift card scam from "Dalton Mayor"
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The city of Dalton is warning about an email scam using the name of their Mayor. Police are investigating the email claiming to be from Dalton Mayor David Pennington. It was sent to at least once…
K-9 classes in Hamilton County will go hybrid next Monday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - When Hamilton County announced that only secondary school classes would go hybrid this week, they said they would monitor the other grades. This afternoon, school leaders announced that K-9 will join them beginning next week. So all…
Agencies predict evictions to rise after the new year
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- COVID has been an equally opportunity destroyer. President of the community Foundation of Northwest Georgia David Aft said housing and homelessness were already problems before the pandemic and COVID's impact has just exacerbated the problem. "As the courts open…
Friends mourn the loss of Former Dade County Sheriff Philip Street
DADE COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - Dade County is mourning the loss of a former sheriff-Philip Street. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, Street passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Street served as Dade County Sheriff for twenty years, taking office…
Doctors fear of Coronavirus Surge during the Holiday Season
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Millions of Americans are returning home after visiting with family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend- and now millions of Americans are needing Covid-19 tests-citing possible exposures. Just last week, Governor Bill Lee temporaily expanded hours at…
TECH BYTE: Tech to Prevent Porch Pirates
Let's look at how you can use tech to keep porch pirates at bay.
Bikers Ride for 'Toys For Tots'
Thanks to the Marine Corps, Georgia State Patrol and Harley Davidson, more children are able to receive a gift during the Christmas holiday.