Tennessee expands COVID-19 mental health hotline to teachers
Tennessee officials have expanded a mental health hotline during COVID-19 times to extend support to teachers.
Georgia Election official slams President's team over threats
This has got to stop. And if you are going to take a position of leadership, show some."
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.
CDC panel meets Tuesday to vote on COVID-19 vaccine priority
ATLANTA (AP) - A panel of U.S. advisers will meet next week to recommend who should be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine. Experts have proposed giving the vaccine to health workers first. High priority also may be given…
Georgia Aquarium's largest female whale shark dies
ATLANTA (AP) - The largest female whale shark at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta has died. The aquarium says Trixie died Friday after her health rapidly declined. She had been at the aquarium since 2006. Whale sharks are the largest…
Alabama AG criticizes Confederate monument removals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning local governments against tearing down Confederate statues, and other monuments, that are protected under Alabama law. Marshall issued a video message Monday chiding elected officials who have voted to…
Tennessee should get first vaccine doses in 2 weeks
See the Dept. of Health FAQ on the vaccine.
"Bluetooth Bandit" robs Vonore bank
VONORE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The FBI is searching for the "Bluetooth Bandit" after a bank robbery in Vonore Friday morning. A man entered the Simmons Bank credit union and demanded money from a teller. The teller complied. The suspect fled…
Puppy pipeline runs from Georgia northward to adoptive homes
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Dogs are flowing from Georgia to areas around Washington, D.C., with a high demand to adopt new pets. Kim Williams of the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation of Arlington, Virginia, tells WMAZ-TV that the group…
Tennessee gets piece of Apple iPhone settlement
“Through this agreement, Apple must be upfront with consumers about how their iPhones work.”
Paper shredding drives false election claims in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - Routine paper shredding pickups of non-relevant election materials and tax documents in a Georgia county are being distorted on social media to raise questions around the vote. A conservative attorney who attempted to block the certification…
Man killed in fall from overlook in Smoky Mountains
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - An Alabama man died on Tuesday after taking a fall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The victim was 48 year old Wesley Stedham from Warrior, Alabama, which is near Birmingham. Park rangers say he…
How to Avoid the Hospital for Chronic Illness Treatments admidst Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Normally, Those with Chronic Illnesses would go to their local hospital for a regularly scheduled treatment - but with the rise in Covid-19 cases, some patients report skipping treatments in order to stay safe. An alternative health…
Patrick Core's Fearless Winter Forecast
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's a Thanksgiving Week tradition here at News 12 Now. Chief Meteorologist looks at the data for the coming season and offers his Fearless Winter Forecast, complete with temperature and precipitation trends, and his stab at how…
Tennessee gov: COVID vaccines to be optional in K-12 schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says COVID-19 vaccines will be optional in the state’s K-12 public schools, once they become available. The Republican said at a news conference Tuesday that vaccines will be very important for Tennessee…
Salvation Army in need of more Angel Tree adopters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Christmas is right around the corner, and the Salvation Army is in need of more adopters for its Angel Tree program. The organization says right now there are still over 1,500 angels left to be adopted…
Black Friday at Tanger Malls during a pandemic
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The CDC wants people to stay home for Thanksgiving, so you can image what they think about Black Friday shopping at outlet malls. They consider in-person shopping at crowded stores a high-risk activity for spreading Covid-19.…
Senator Alexander urges President Trump to allow transition
"When you are in public life, people remember the last thing you do.”
Tennessee bill would expand coronavirus vaccine exemptions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee would no longer prohibit parents from refusing vaccinations of their children under a newly filed proposal as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Tennessee law currently allows parents to cite several exemptions to not immunize their…
Court: Tennessee can enforce Down syndrome abortion ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Tennessee can begin outlawing abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The ruling Friday also said Tennessee can prohibit an abortion if it’s based on the race…
Construction Road Closures Suspended for Thanksgiving Weekend
Construction road closures will be suspended in both Tennessee and Georgia for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Loeffler quarantining after mixed COVID test results
ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is quarantining after receiving mixed results from recent coronavirus tests. A spokesperson for the Georgia senator's campaign says in a statement Saturday night that Loeffler took two rapid COVID tests on Friday morning…
Court: Tennessee can enforce Down syndrome abortion ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court has ruled that Tennessee can begin outlawing abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The ruling Friday also said Tennessee can prohibit an abortion if it’s based on the race…
Gov. Kemp calls for signature audit of Georgia vote
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Gov. Brian Kemp will certify the election results because he is required to by law. But in a Friday evening news conference, he said he is not happy about it. "It's quite honestly hard to believe that…