2021 Law Changes
Both the Volunteer and Peach states are updating the rulebooks in the year 2021.
Gyms working around COVID-19 as virus impacts New Year's Resolutions
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- New Year's Day means resolution and one of the most common goals each year is getting into shape. "2021 is here and we typically see a lot of people return to the gym or make the choice to…
Time with family this New Year's Day
HIXSON, Tennessee- Many more stores are open on News Years Day as compared the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays. This, combined with many other jobs having the day off, gave people time to go shopping. Several people said this extra day…
Early voting ends in runoff election in Georgia
WALKER COUNTY, Ga, (WDEF) - Ballots headed into the Walker County Courthouse Thursday after three weeks of early voting. People could vote at the courthouse or, for the last week, cast their ballot at satellite locations. "Normally for a runoff…
Sen Perdue quarantines for virus exposure ahead of GA runoff
Exposure to the coronavirus has forced Georgia Sen. David Perdue into quarantine just five days before the state's high-stakes Senate runoff elections.
People are happy to say goodbye to 2020
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- It’s News Year's Eve and people world normally be partying together to celebrate in the new year, but not this year as large gathering are strongly discouraged. "It would be magical thinking to think we’re not going to…
Muted Nashville New Year's celebration nixes exploding 2020
In Nashville, the Christmas morning bombing of the downtown tourist district forced organizers of what was already slated to be a very muted New Year’s celebration to dial it back even further.
Long Lines for COVID-19 Vaccinations at Tennessee Riverpark
Lines for the COVID-19 vaccinations at the Tennessee Riverpark are backed up with more than a two hour wait.
Police on report man was making bombs: 'Hindsight is 20/20'
The Metro Nashville police chief says his officers properly handled a visit to the home of the Nashville bomber more than a year before.
Senator Perdue campaigns in Dalton with runoff election day less than a week away
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - U.S. Senator David Perdue, (R-Ga.) spoke with supporters at Cherokee Brewing + Pizza Company in Dalton Wednesday afternoon. Recent polling suggests that Perdue is in a very tight runoff against Democrat Jon Ossoff. "2.5 million people…
Man called most prolific serial killer in US history dies
The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history has died at 80.
Hamilton County Expanding COVID Vaccinations
Hamilton County Health Department rolled out phase 1A-2 as part of the state of Tennessee's vaccination plan.
First Baptist Cares Seeks Funding for Virtual Learning Center
Students in Hamilton County are winter on break, which means First Baptist Cares’ virtual learning center is empty. As grant money for the fall is drying up, President of the non-profit Terry Ladd hopes it is full by spring semester.
Senate rejects vote on Trump's push for $2K checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has shut the door on President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks.
History in Walker County government
WALKER COUNTY, Tennessee- History in the making as four new Walker County Commissioners are now sworn in. "Means the world to me that I got the support to be elected as the first District 1 County Commissioner." Previous Sole Commissioner…
Georgia county absentee ballot envelope audit finds no fraud
Investigators who audited the signatures on more than 15,000 absentee ballot envelopes in one Georgia county say they found “no fraudulent absentee ballots.”
Nashville man's girlfriend warned he was building bombs
Officers visited Anthony Warner’s home in 2019 after his girlfriend told them he was building bombs.
Holiday season deadly on roadways in Georgia
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - On Morgan Road off Highway 11 sat a car with a crushed back end. Tuesday afternoon, authorities said that the car was hit by a Norfolk Southern train. "We talked with the driver, Georgia State…
Cleveland Police identify victim in homicide investigation
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Tuesday, the Cleveland Police Department identified the victim in a homicide investigation as 26-year-old Cleveland man Antwuan Devonte Stokes. Authorities said that on Monday they got responded to a shots fired call on Bernham Drive.…
Will ‘Surprise’ Medical Billing End in Tennessee?
Unexpected medical bills can devastate a family’s budget. Tennessee lawmakers have a plan to protect patients.
Chattanooga Locals React to $2,000 Stimulus Checks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Americans might have to wait a little longer before they see the $2000 direct stimulus checks being pushed by leaders across the political spectrum from Bernie Sanders to President Trump. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked…
Importance of getting both COVID-19 doses
HIXSON, Tennessee- Millions of the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given and after 21 days those people will receive the second dose of the vaccination. Both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines require two doses of the…
Whitfield County firefighters get COVID-19 Vaccine
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia- Front line workers and emergency responders continue to get the first dose of the vaccine as phase one of the COVID-19 vaccinations continues. Whitfield County Fire Chief Edward O’Brien just received his vaccination Tuesday morning. He said…
Senator Perdue Supports $2,000 Stimulus Check
Georgia Senator David Perdue is supporting a $2000 stimulus check.