UPDATE: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp sent News 12 the following statement on the Vice President’s visit today to Dalton. “QCells has been a valued partner for the Peach State as we’ve experienced booming growth in next-gen jobs since they first opened in 2019, way before politicians in Washington started taking credit for it. Today’s announcement proves, once again, that the…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Georgia State Patrol officers are still investigating after a multi-vehicle wreck happened on I-75 in Dalton on Thursday. The entire interstate was shut down after the crash. The crash happened on I-75 southbound at mile marker 328. Traffic was slowed or stopped on the interstate prior to the crash. A Freightliner RV was traveling south in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police detained two people following a shooting on Thursday. Police responded to shots fired on the 1900 block of Market Street just after 4 p.m. It happened near a Chattanooga convenience store. No one was shot or injured, the CPD said. Officers are still investigating the incident. The CPD is asking anyone with information on…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Trenton Pressing broke ground Thursday on a $10 million facility to expand its manufacturing. It will add 20 new jobs upon the expansion. The facility will be 105,000 square-feet. It will also help the company expand its assembly services and increase their manufacturing capacity. Construction should be completed by December of this year, according to the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Community members gathered together this morning in Chattanooga to recognize victims of sexual assault. The event was for those who are dealing with sexual assault and seek support. Nationwide, 81% of women experience sexual assault. Additionally, 1 of 10 children and 1 of 30 men will experience rape. Mayors Tim Kelly and Weston Wamp declared…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Vice President Kamala Harris is travelling to Whitfield County today to celebrate a Korean investment in solar technology in the region. She will speak at Qcells after touring the plant on Carbondale Road. Qcells makes solar panels at their Dalton facility. The Vice President tweeted “I’m traveling to Dalton, Georgia to announce the largest investment in…
Out of 131 division one teams, the Vols were 127th in passing yards allowed last season. Give that stat, the secondary positions are wide open on Rocky Top this spring. Said defensive backs coach Willie Martinez:”We don’t have a first group. we don’t have a second group. That includes everybody. Whether that’s Tamorian McDonald or Jaylen McCollough. Wesley Walker. They…
(uslleagueone.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – In its third U.S. Open Cup appearance and first at CHI Memorial Stadium, a struggling Chattanooga Red Wolves SC side was defeated 4-1 by USL Championship heavyweight Birmingham Legion FC. The loss marks Chattanooga’s third consecutive Second Round exit. The Red Wolves held the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference leaders in check for the first 45 minutes,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — From 3D printing to automation, robots are the future. It’s how One Off Robotics is driving our economy forward. “One-Off Robotics builds robotic based carving machines and robotic based 3D printers, as well as custom robotic systems,” said Tony DiSanto, co-founder. “Our systems right now are replacing traditional machines that are typically much larger, kind of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A national survey says that used car prices in Chattanooga have significantly dropped over the past year. However local lenders and car dealers aren’t sharing the same view on the ground. Since the pandemic slowed down supply chains, car manufacturers have struggled to meet demand. This led to a spike in prices over the past three…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department has released their 2023 Community Health Survey. The survey gives residents of Hamilton County a chance to give their opinions on the state of their communities. It asks participants their activity level, health history, and what concerns them the most about their communities. It is a completely anonymous survey that health…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police shared gun safety tips on Wednesday, following the accidental shooting that happened earlier this week. A one-year-old was accidentally shot in the leg on March 2. It happened on the 2500 Block of Ocoee Street, near Dodson Avenue. The CPD said being responsible with a gun will help prevent accidental shootings in the future….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Organizers gathered together for a community softball game at the McCallie School this morning. The event was for everyone to get out and have fun during spring break. All walks of life were in attendance, in an effort to help stop violence in Chattanooga. Organizers say the softball game is important to be an impact and…
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) — One man is dead after a shooting in Marion County on Tuesday. The shooting happened at a residence on Nickajack Circle outside of Jasper, Tennessee. Stephen Moore, (Courtesy: Marion County Sheriff) The Marion County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Stephen Moore of Jasper was the shooter, and they took him into custody. Moore shot Damon Tate of…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Applebee’s franchisee, Quality Restaurant Concepts, LLC (QRC) awarded Action Trackchairs to two veterans in Hixson this afternoon. Trackchairs are like wheelchairs, but they allow more mobility. They help Veterans with disabilities maneuver in tough, uneven terrain. It can also allow them to go over curbs and through sand. The QRC Applebee’s awarded the Trackchairs to local…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A vehicle crashed, killing the driver on Tuesday night, according to Hamilton County Police. The wreck happened on the 12400 block of Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, in Georgetown, Tennessee. Officers responded to the crash shortly before 9 p.m. A man was driving a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Deputies found the Hyundai in a small creek near the roadway….
Take it from this mom. Handmade gifts are always welcome for Mother’s Day. So today we are making handprint tulip towels. All you’re going to need are some tea towels, which you can get at a craft store, Amazon, Walmart, some fabric paint, some toilet paper rolls, some paint brushes, and a permanent marker. Now let’s grab the kiddos and…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain handed Soddy Daisy their first district loss of the year on Tuesday as they beat the Trojans 8-2. Benjamin Ti mblin went the distance on the mound for the Eagles. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, local sports news, Signal Mountain High School, Soddy Daisy High
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Both staff members and students from Antioch Elementary School say second grade teacher April Pangle makes learning fun. It’s one of many reasons why she earned this week’s Golden Apple Award. April Pangle is a second-grade teacher at Antioch Elementary in Dalton, Georgia. “Miss Pangle is an outstanding teacher,” said Antioch Principal Carrie Bates. “She has…
Raw reactions from Chattanoogans about former President Trump’s arraignment: Whether they were pro-arraignment, anti-arraignment or even believing it was a joke- Chattanoogans shared all of their opinions.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland State Community College’s baseball coach Michael Policastro has reached the milestone of 1,000 career coaching victories earlier this season. News 12’s Brian Armstrong talks with him about the acheivement and what it means to coach at the level he does. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 000, baseball coach, career victories, Cleveland State Community College, local sports…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Senior Citizens will soon have the chance to vote and receive property tax exemption in Whitfield County. Residents aged 65 and older will get up to $150,000 on their county tax. Those aged 70 and older will get up to $250,000 with no income test. County leaders say the tax exemption is important to support seniors….
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Since 1951, those with a need for speed have flocked to Boyd’s Speedway in Catoosa County. However, it is facing an uncertain future. The 3/8ths of a mile dirt short track off I-75 has played host to racing royalty. Kathie Coulter, the granddaughter of track founder E.A. Boyd, named, “Richard Petty from NASCAR, Bobby Allison, Neil…
NEW YORK (WDEF) — Officials report that Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is facing 34 criminal charges relating to payment made during the 2016 presidential election. The Associated Press reported that the charges are for falsifying business records. Trump made the not guilty plea during arraignment on Tuesday. However, the indictment has still not…