Georgia senators endorse Texas legal challenge
Senator Jeff Mullis from Chickamauga is one of them
Vaccine coming to Georgia, but not for most
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp says Georgia should begin distributing coronavirus vaccines before the end of next week, though most people won't get shots for several more months. The Republican governor told a news conference Tuesday that health…
Covid-19 Task force says state is preparing for Covid-19 Vaccine distribution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last month, Hamilton County has seen record breaking Covid-19 numbers and not in a promising way. Currently the county has over 2,800 active Covid-19 cases and has surpassed 20 thousand cases in total. The Covid-19…
Georgia recertifies November election results
Also rulings on "Kracken" lawsuit, a state lawsuit and an internet rumor about Ware County voting machines.
Trump assails vote integrity while urging turnout in Ga.
VALDOSTA, Georgia (AP) - President Donald Trump has pressed his grievances over losing the presidential election, using a rally in Valdosta, Georgia, to spread baseless allegations of misconduct in last month’s voting in Georgia and beyond. At the same time,…
Is Georgia a swing state? Groups spend millions to find out
ATLANTA (AP) - Democrats and Republicans alike are pouring millions of dollars into Georgia's dueling Senate runoff races ahead of the Jan. 5 election. The state has long been a Republican stronghold. But a massive spike in TV advertising, as…
Lee OKs use of National Guard in hospitals amid virus surge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has authorized medically trained National Guard members to fill nursing roles, drive ambulances and perform coronavirus testing for overstretched hospitals. The Republican’s executive order Friday allows the adjutant general to send hospitals…
Breaking down Nursing Home Covid-19 cases in our area
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - People in Cleveland have been concerned about the outbreak at Life Care Center in Cleveland this week. But we found plenty more nursing homes and assisted living facilities in our areas that are also struggling with news…
GBI will join the Georgia vote investigation
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp has agreed to put the Georgia Bureau of Investigation onto the case of election questions. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger requested the additional manpower. His office now has 250 open cases concerning the General…
Hamilton County Schools starts Covid-19 Rapid testing Program
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools are beginning to implement a new district wide rapid Covid-19 testing program. The school district was chosen by the state so that means that all supplies have been provided to schools at no…
Tennessee sets camping record during pandemic
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennesseans have set a new record for outdoor camping during the pandemic. The Tennessee State Parks recorded 62,124 "nights camping" during October. That beats the all time monthly high we set just back in June. We also…
Georgia investigates Florida Lawyer for voter fraud
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia election officials have been warning people in other states to stay out of the January runoffs. The warnings came after democrats on the west coast posted online that people should move to Georgia just to vote…
Coronavirus Pandemic and Holidays cause concerns for Mental Health Experts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s no secret that the year 2020 hasn't been the best. This year our area has been faced with community unrest, tornadoes, and a global pandemic causing us to be isolated from our normal routines. With the…
Our exit interview with Senator Lamar Alexander
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - These are the final days of Lamar Alexander's political career. The Senator from Tennessee retires next month. So our Kay Blevins got a chance to look back on his long career in the Volunteer State. In recent…
COVID-19 Facts Vs. Fiction
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Since the pandemic began nearly 10 months ago, the medical community has been scrambling to learn about and control- the spread of the virus known as COVID-19. Although Covid-19 is a new strain, doctors say that…
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…