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Retailers closing early due to possible protest

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton Place mall announced Monday afternoon they would be closing the mall at 2:45. A mall spokesperson says it's because they received credible information about a possible protest in that area. Chattanooga Police confirms they…

Covid-19 and Protest Concerns

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the past few days thousands of protesters have joined together to demand justice for the death of George Floyd. Since Saturday evening, hundreds of people  have assembled to raise awareness about racism and police brutality- after…

Saturday protests in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Protests have been occurring all across the nation. People in multiple states have gathered to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Marching, chants, tears and speeches filled the Walnut Street bridge Saturday afternoon. Three protests…

Protests over George Floyd’s death continue on Sunday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Protests throughout the nation continued on Sunday. Two separate protests took place Sunday afternoon. Marie Mott, who is running for District 8 city council, planned her own demonstration. The group met at the Hamilton County Courthouse. A…

Hamilton County Health Department Recalls Free Face Masks

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Health Department has decided to stop distribution of the free cloth face masks. According to the Health department, the cloth masks are coated with Silvadur. That is a substance commonly applied to fabrics to…

Paintball Battlers Test Positive For Coronavirus

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Health Department is asking for those that participated in the paintball battles to get tested for Coronavirus. According to the health department, an individual who was involved during May 17 to May 20th tested positive for…

NHC Rossville reports 25 positive Covid-19 tests

ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - We have a second Covid-19 outbreak at a Tennessee Valley  senior care facility . The NHC facility in Rossville is informing family members about 25 positive tests. After a worker tested positive, the facility tested their…

Whitfield County sees highest unemployment rate in Georgia

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - In April, many places were dealing with the spread of COVID-19 through stay-at-home orders. In that month the unemployment rate grew in all 50 states, including Georgia. Whitfield County had the highest jobless rate of counties…

Mask or No Mask?

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As people emerge from their homes, some choose to wear masks, while others don't, even when they know the rules. News 12's Taylor Bishop goes out to ask them why.

Bikes in short supply during coronavirus pandemic

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The bike business is booming -- as many are still quarantining. Big box stores like Walmart and Target are reporting they have no more bicycles available. Meanwhile, local stores here in the Tennessee Valley are seeing big…

Rhea County Covid-19 tests still climbing

DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee reports the number of positive Covid-19 tests in Rhea County climbed to 209 on Friday. 51 of them have recovered. And while the numbers seemed to have stabilized after the big jump last week, they…

Missing Hike rescued at the Walls of Jericho

HYTOP, Alabama (WDEF) - A hiker was rescued from the Walls of Jericho hiking area along the Tennessee/Alabama line on Friday. The 21 year old man had gone hiking with his mother and sister on Thursday, but they got separated.…

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