ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Monday evening, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to close all public schools in Georgia from Wednesday through the rest of the month. The order affects schools that had only committed to one week so…
Even though we don't have case in our counties yet, it is already here.
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The TSA announces that an airport screener has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta. Their last day on the job was March 7th, a week ago last Saturday. They could have exposed…
Here is the Monday breakdown of new Coronavirus cases in the states in our region: Here is today's interactive map. TENNESSEE 52 cases, 0 deaths, still 1 in Hamilton County Hamilton County schools extending off time thru April 13. All…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is urging all Tennessee schools to close to the end of the month.
Tennesseans affected by the massive tornadoes that ripped through the state earlier this month will soon be able to apply for emergency federal benefits.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The fast food chain, Chick-fil-A is closing the dining room seating in all their restaurants. The chain announced this decision on their Facebook page early Monday morning. The post says they are doing this to limit…
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has halted all non-essential business travel for state employees, banned visitors and tours from the state Capitol and heavily discouraged groups of 250 or more from gathering.…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - While school systems in Dade, Walker and Catoosa counties are closing for several weeks due to Coronavirus, a few have decided to remain open. Whitfield County and Dalton City have decided to keep going... for now.…
67-year-old man is Georgia's first death from coronavirus.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency to help the state address the spread of the new coronavirus.
Vanderbilt is kicking out dorm students and going online for the rest of the semester.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to adopt a trail.
UPDATE: After negative reactions across the state, the Department of Health reversed their decision this evening: TDH ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT POLICIES NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced updated case management protocol regarding confirmed…
Woman found shot to death inside Hollywood, AL home
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Middle Tennessee.
An inmate serving a life sentence after being convicted of murder has been captured after escaping an Alabama prison
Spring is approaching, and that means Tennessee's state parks are scheduling another day of free hikes.
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Tom Graves’ son has been critically injured while competing in a race with Georgia Tech’s cycling team. The Republican congressman said on Twitter that his son John was injured during an event in Calhoun, Georgia…
set the state’s personal income tax at a flat rate of 5.375%.
BLOUNTVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Megan Boswell made a surprise appearance in court on Monday, just days after the possible body of her missing daughter was discovered. She wasn't scheduled to be on court again on her making false statement charges…
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is limiting visits, calling off conferences, and restricting patient and family events after the coronavirus was confirmed in the county that includes Memphis, Tennessee.
He is in a photo with a person who tested positive for the Coronavirus at CPAC
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed one additional case of COVID-19 in Middle Tennessee, bringing the state’s total number of confirmed cases to four.