The Fletcher children playing in the creek on their property, now known to contain an unsafe amount of the PFAS chemical. (Courtesy: Amber Fletcher) DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- For months, famed activist Erin Brockovich and environmental group PFAS Georgia have been sounding the alarms about the presence of forever chemicals in Northwest Georgia. Now, water quality tests illustrate the dire situation….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The historic Lookout Mountain Incline Railway suffered significant damage from the fire this past weekend, leaving the community searching for answers. A massive brush fire on Lookout Mountain has left the iconic Incline Railway heavily damaged and out of service. The blaze, which scorched roughly 10 acres, reached the railway on Saturday, igniting the tracks and…
High school juniors and seniors at the Construction Career Center have constructed 30 park benches for the Chattanooga Zoo and public spaces across Chattanooga. With mentorship from Building Leaders of Construction, these students are learning the fundamentals of construction while leaving a lasting impact on their community. “It’s really important, and I’m not sure the kids fully understand yet,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – While most of us were sound asleep, firefights worked tirelessly to try to put out a local fire this morning. Two different structures were affected by this fire including a Grocery store. Just after 1 AM, a 911 call was made reporting a building on fire. Firefighters quickly responded and discovered a fire in a grocery…
New details have emerged about the fatal crash that occurred on Monday, which is connected to a fake bomb threat targeting Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home. Yesterday, Greene, who resides in Rome, Georgia, shared video footage showing a bomb squad investigating a suspicious package left in her mailbox. The package was later determined to be a hoax. However, during the…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two Hamilton County state representatives floated the idea of building a new bridge between Soddy-Daisy and Harrison Tuesday morning. Representatives Greg Vital and Greg Martin discussed the topic at the Legislative Kickoff program. Currently, there is no bridge between the Thrasher Bridge over the Chickamauga Dam to the Tri-County Veterans Bridge along Highway 60 in Meigs County….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Wreaths Across Chattanooga is taking time during the Holidays to remember the Fallen five at the Wreath of Honor. “Each year before we place the wreaths at Chattanooga National Cemetery, we place these five wreaths so that we never forget the Fallen five, four US, marine to us, navy, sailor that died well before their time of passing,”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police (CPD) have arrested two males in connection to a shooting on Highway 58 Monday. At 9:30 p.m., December 9, 2024, CPD responded to a person shot call in the 4400 block of Highway 58. Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence that a person was shot, and secured the scene. According to CPD, the victim was…
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) — A traffic accident involving a Rome Police Officer claimed the life of one motorist Monday. According to CNN, the officer was responding to a bomb threat at the residence of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Rome Police Department posted a statement on Facebook about the accident, telling motorists to be cautious and avoid the area if…
NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing, is expected to be extradited to New York City to face murder charges. He is currently being held without bail in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where authorities say the extradition process could take days, if not weeks. Investigators are now pouring through what they call a mountain of evidence, trying to…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are creating a Countdown to Christmas Clock using a pizza pan! The Countdown to Christmas is officially on, and you might have a ton of Countdown Christmas Clocks already, but this one is super personal, very inexpensive, and your kids will have a blast making it! All you’ll need for this Christmas Countdown Clock…
Major Douglas McClure joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to ring in the last call for Angel Tree donations and to start ringing for Battle of the Bells donations. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army is ringing their bells across the Scenic City to ring in the giving season. The Angel Tree donations are due on December 13 at 1600…
Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga’s Center Director John Peoples shares ways to teach children gratitude this season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga pivots from academic focuses to emotional focus by teaching students gratitude during a time of thankfulness. The Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga offers academic tutoring sessions, enrichment sessions, and more year round. This season, they are…
UPDATE: As of 7:30, I-75 Southbound has reopened and traffic is moving again. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – I-75 Southbound is shutdown near E. Brainerd Rd due to a multi-vehicle crash. The crash was reported just after 1 A.M. on Tuesday. Debris from the crash traveled to the northbound shoulder. The crash has caused traffic to come to a standstill near…
First responders battle commercial fire in downtown Chattanooga early Tuesday morning. Picture courtesy of CFD. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters have been battling a commercial fire downtown for several hours. They responded to Huff Place off E 23rd Street just after 1:00 Tuesday morning. Engine 5 arrived on the scene and found heavy smoke billowing out of a grocery store….
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) – DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a murder-suicide on Friday, December 6. They received a call from a male residing in Mentone and needed law enforcement at his home due to multiple fatalities. While dispatchers were coordinating the response, they maintained communication with the caller. The caller said he had shot his wife and…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie held Notre Dame to just 11 points in the second half, as they pulled away for a 47-38 victory. Gaas Herman of Notre Dame was the game’s high scorer with 25 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Heritage head football coach E.K. Slaughter has announced he is stepping down. He coached the Generals for eleven seasons. Slaughter won over 70 games during his tenure, and Heritage was a consistent playoff team. The Generals went 6-5 last year losing to Southeast Bulloch in the first round of the playoffs. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Due to electrical issues during the installation of the snowflake lights, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors has decided not to decorate the Walnut Street Bridge this year. Many community members have noticed the absence of the twinkling lights that usually decorate the Walnut Street Bridge. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors said that unforeseen electrical issues was the reason…
Janie Parks Varnell, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s nominee for county attorney to replace longtime attorney Rheubin Taylor. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has formally announced who he wants to be the next county attorney. This after two years of a legal back and forth between him and the current county attorney, Rheubin Taylor. We reported Friday…
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) – In Catoosa County, students and educators have something big to celebrate excellence in math education. The Georgia Department of Education recognized schools for significant achievements or growths in the percentage of students scoring at the professional learner level or above in math. The awarded schools, Heritage Middle School, Heritage High School, LFO High School, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway will continue to remain closed following the tragic events of the weekend. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported to the scene early Saturday morning where a brush fire was quickly spreading throughout the mountain. Ground support and a Type 1 Helicopter was able to fight and drop water on spots throughout the…
From left: Sen. Adam Lowe, District 1; Rep. Greg Martin, District 26; Sen. Bo Watson, District 11; Sen. Jack Johnson, District 27; Rep. Greg Vital, District 29; Rep. Michele Reneau, District 27; and Hamilton County Commissioner Chairman Jeff Eversole, District 10 gather for a group photo at Collegedale City Hall after discussing Senate Bill 1. (Courtesy: Sen. Bo Watson) CHATTANOOGA,…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cleveland city schools are yet again at the top. Blythe Bower joins a select group as a reward school. An honor that very few schools receive, and is showing the state, what’s right with our schools. “Begin on possibly the first two questions for me. And then we will go back to what we need to…
