CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County is on pace for more than 200 overdose deaths this year. The Hamilton County Coalition and other organizations came together Thursday. They are working to raise awareness of the impact of drug overdoses. Their goal is to remember those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the families they left behind. “All four…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- More people in our area are adopting electric vehicles. However, it can be a challenge to charge on the go. Blink is a company that specializes in creating electric chargers. A partnership with TVA has them believing they can electrify our region’s roadways. Blink’s goal is to place an electric charger at least every 50 miles in…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The State of Tennessee is providing Hamilton County with millions of dollars of funding as part of Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds. On Thursday, Hamilton County officials announced their plans on how to use these funds. The county said they will receive the funding over the next 18 years. They also plan to apply for additional…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Tourism Company presented findings on how to best promote the growth of the Chattanooga Convention Center. Among many findings, they found that the Center does not have the amount of space to consistently attract big conventions. Concept art of potential ballrooms. Not an official design. (Courtesy: Chattanooga Tourism Company) They say interested promoters who…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two men who committed an armed robbery in Cleveland. They are also offering a $500 reward to anyone who gives information that leads to their identification and arrest. Two men, armed with a handgun, robbed the Tobacco King at 2245 Spring Place Road on Tuesday, August 29. The…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — In 2022, a drunk driver crashed into West Hill Cemetery in Dalton and damaged many gravesites. Almost a year later, families of the deceased may now be able to get reimbursed to make needed repairs. Early in the morning on October 2, 2022, a driver lost control of his vehicle and ran off of Emery Street…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Alpine Crest is one of three schools that could be combining. Dr. Justin Robertson the Hamilton County School Superintendent said, “We’re recommending combining three of four schools, not all four schools. So three of four and it mentions Alpine Crest, Dupont, Rivermont, and Hixson.” A meeting in Redbank allowed parents, teachers, and others to share…
William Beals II. Courtesy: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — Federal agents have arrested a Georgia man for his actions related to the U.S. Capitol incident on January 6, 2021. They arrested William Frederick Beals, II. He is a 52-year-old resident of Ringgold, Georgia. “His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S….
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) – The GBI announced charges against 26 men in a statewide operation against child exploitation. Two of the suspects are from northwest Georgia. 51-year-old Jeffery Lynn of Rossville was one of those charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. And so was 35-year-old Bennie House of East Ellijay. Over a three-month period, investigators targeted suspects who were…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has issued a statement about the legal fees that arose from his dispute over the county attorney’s job. The Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday approved more funds to pay for the legal battle. The mayor previously tried to replace Attorney Rheubin Taylor. In the end, both sides dropped their legal cases…
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) North Murray’s Judson Petty broke the Georgia high school state record for the most receiving yards in a game last week against Pickens. He was honored for the achievement at school on Wednesday, and News 12’s Brian Armstrong captured the ceremony. Said Petty: “It was very shocking. I still don’t know what to say about it. It was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Special Session on Public Safety was adjourned Wednesday in Nashville. The session was called by Governor Bill Lee after the Covenant School Shooting in March. After a tense two weeks in Nashville, the Special Session ended with some legislators saying there was progress, and others saying it was failure. Despite dozens of bills being presented, only…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — What do you want to be when you grow up? The PIE Innovation Center in Cleveland is working with local businesses to train students for future careers. Let’s see how the center is driving our economy forward. “The PIE Innovation Center is built to really address all students’ needs,” said Kyle Page, Property Manager. “We, like…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Polk County, Georgia native Dalton Dover can’t stay away from our area too long. He’s doing another hometown show down the road in Marietta for Georgia Country Music Fest on September 1. “That’s going to be with Koe Wetzel and Trey Lewis. I’m really excited about that. That’s going to be a party.” Dover has already…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee meeting with Chattanooga State faculty inside of the Wacker Institute. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was in Chattanooga today touring the Chattanooga State campus. He went through the Wacker Institute and Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology buildings on the campus. This was one of two community colleges he visited today along with Pellissippi State…
Courtesy of Chattanooga Fire Department CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two people received injuries from a house fire in Chattanooga on Wednesday, firefighters said. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, a duplex caught fire in the 1400 block of Roanoke Avenue, near Wilcox Boulevard. Firefighters responded just before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The duplex had one apartment in the front and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Schools will now be receiving an A through F score as well as the students. Chelsea Crawford, the Department of Education Chief of Staff said, “One of the pieces of legislation we are implementing for the first time this year is that letter grade system for schools. It’s a rating system of A, B, C, D,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The first Saturday in September is just hours away. And that means we will celebrate National Tailgating Day. For many, tailgating is a lifestyle. It’s a culture unto itself. It’s fun, it’s fellowship and it’s food. Dig this: a new survey indicates that two out of three sports fans prefer tailgating to the actual game. “A…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Relief in response to Hurricane Idalia is going to Florida and neighboring states, including from right here in the Volunteer State. The American Red Cross has 41 volunteers from Tennessee on the ground in hurricane-stricken areas of Florida. Some of these volunteers recently responded to the Hawaiian wildfires as well. They will be assisting local emergency…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The bill has come due for the Weston Wamp & Rheubin Taylor legal battle. The Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday approved spending a total of $290,000 on legal bills for the lawsuit. When Mayor Wamp took office, he tried to fire County Attorney Taylor and hire his own. But the commission defended Taylor, saying he worked…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police received a call of a person shot on Maryland Street near Spears Avenue late Tuesday night. Officers found a 48-year-old man bleeding and unresponsive of the porch of a residence. Life-saving measures were given until medics arrived. The victim was taken to the hospital where he passed away Wednesday morning. Police say they found…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs crank up a new season Saturday as they visit North Alabama. While head coach Rusty Wright hasn’t announced his starting quarterback for the opener, he will still carry a talented team into the Lions den, featuring two players chasing UTC history. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”Get one opportunity to open up a season. Start a season….
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County’s offense runs through players like Sam Pickett. The do-it-all player says he has always loved the game of football, and it was a love started by his Dad. Said Pickett:”I mean, I don’t know. I just played a game. I love it.” Sam Pickett’s love of football started with his dad. I’ve always played it. Said…
The water meter on Al Creamer’s property in Chickamauga. CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF)- With recent inflation, many of our recurring bills have gone up. However, one Chickamauga man says the rise in one of his bills is highly unusual. Al Creamer says he is a retiree who lives on a fixed income at his Chickamauga home. Last month, his water bill…