Fort Oglethorpe nursing home has multiple Covid-19 positive tests
Pruitt Health has had 33 residents and 25 staff test positive
Gov. Kemp eases Georgia virus rules to allow sports, conventions
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is lifting more health-related restrictions stemming from COVID-19. The Republican governor signed an order Thursday allowing spectator sports and live performance venues to reopen and conventions to resume on July 1, subject to…
Flag ban fallout: Now comes the tricky part for NASCAR
The question is most likely to come up June 20-21 when the series holds races at Talladega, Alabama.
Tennessee Nursing Homes prepare for visits again
"Being able to see their families has impacted them significantly"
Republicans choose Jacksonville for their National Convention
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (WDEF) - The competition is over and Florida is the winner. This evening, the Republican National Committee announced they are moving their convention to Jacksonville. The party moved the convention from Charlotte after failing to get assurances from…
Tennessee Senate OKs bill to limit coronavirus liability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Senate has advanced legislation that would provide nursing homes, grocery stores and other businesses sweeping protections from coronavirus lawsuits. The measure is similar to the growing trend going on in states that have begun…
Charges upgraded against ATV driver who hit Atlanta officer
new charges were filed because Goggans had tried to hit two other officers before hitting Officer Brewer.
Over 600,000 Tennesseans have claimed unemployment since March 15
Over 600,000 Tennesseans have claimed unemployment since March 15.
Tennessee will allow nursing home visits beginning Monday
But there are new rules you will have to follow.
GA election results from Tuesday
We break down some of the biggest results from Georgia's primaries in northwest Georgia and why we should care about each one.
Tennessee GOP remains resistant to removing Confederate bust
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As more calls grow across the country to remove Confederate statues, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee remained steadfast Tuesday in their resistance to removing a bust of a former Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader displayed…
Long lines snarl voting in Georgia primaries amid pandemic
ATLANTA (AP) — Long lines formed at some polling places as Democratic candidates vying to take on Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue of Georgia in November faced off in a primary election Tuesday. Georgia’s chief election officer had warned results…
Rep. Mike Carter apologizes for comment to black lawmaker
“I made an inappropriate and deeply regretful comment that hurt my friend Joe’s feelings."
Organizers cancel 2020 Tennessee State Fair
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Fair is the latest casualty of coronavirus. Organizers announced they will cancel the annual 10-day event held in Nashville in September. Here is the announcement they posted on Monday: Not since World War II…
Republicans tour Savannah as possible GOP convention site
“a truly unmatched experience to the Republican National Convention.”
Teen charged with driving into Memphis protest, hitting 4
Teen charged with driving into Memphis protest, hitting 4
Judge: Tennessee must allow vote by mail for all amid virus
A judge has ruled that Tennessee must give all of its voters the option to cast ballots by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lee: National Guard faces 'tremendous challenge' in DC
Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee National Guard troops face a “tremendous challenge” as they head to the nation’s capital at the request of President Donald Trump.
River Rafting returns for the summer season with CDC guidelines
POLK COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Ocoee River Rapids are some of the most popular in the country. People from all over the world come to Polk County just to experience river rafting. When the Covid-19 Pandemic closed businesses, it didn’t…
Seven people found dead inside burning house in Alabama
Deputies in Alabama who were responding to a call about a shots being fired in early Friday found seven people dead inside a house on fire.
The Rate of New Unemployment Claims in Tennessee Continue To Fall
The rate of new unemployment claims in Tennessee continue to fall with 22,784 filings for the week of May 30.
Police make 3rd arrest in damaged Nashville courthouse
Police have arrested a third person who they say vandalized a historic courthouse in Tennessee during weekend protests.
Elected Officials Speak about Change in Hamilton County
When the news took place where Mr. Floyd was killed, The title of commissioner went out the window” said Hamilton County Commissioner Katherlyn Jeter.
Louisville Police Chief Fired After Fatal Shooting of Black Business Owner
The two officers involved in the shooting violated department policy by not wearing or activating the bodycams, said Deputy Chief Robert Schroeder.