Collegedale, Featured, Local News

Residents respond to Collegedale rezoning

Unanimous vote turns over 500 acres of formerly agricultural land to single-family residential
WDEF News,

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — For months, hundreds in the local community had vocally opposed the rezoning at Collegedale’s planning and city commission meetings. Over 3,500 signatures had also been signed on an online change.org petition. Regardless of their concerns, the city is moving forward. “Another of my neighbors read the words of the mayor when she took office,” said Resident…
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

City Council to vote on multi-million dollar sewer bond

Funds from EPA loan would restructure city's wastewater infrastructure
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga City Council is voting Tuesday night on money to help improve the city’s wastewater system. If approved, a $186,000,000 loan from the EPA would go toward the project. City Senior Advisor Kirsten Yates says the interest rate on that loan is as “close to cost” as you can possibly get. “We most recently unveiled our…

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Education, Local News

Golden Apple: Ashley Frogg, Rossville Elementary

Andrew Harrison,

ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) – Ashley Frogg has a gift for connecting with some of youngest students at Rossville Elementary. She lays the foundation for a life-long love of learning. That lesson is not lost on the parents of even her newest students. Courtney Gadd is the principal at Rossville Elementary. She says, Ms. Frogg is definitely a relationship Builder with…
Catoosa County, Featured, Local News, Regional News

Georgia sets early voting record, TN & NC also start this week

Alabama still does not allow early voting
Collins Parker,

ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) – Early Voting began in Georgia on Monday with record setting numbers. The state reports that more than 130,000 Georgians voted on Monday. That number is 85% higher than the first day of early voting in 2018 (last midterm elections with a Governor’s Race on the ballot). There were wait times to vote in counties around Atlanta,…

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Featured, Local News

Social Security Beneficiaries to see largest increase to payments in over 40 years

WDEF News,

Americans on Social Security will see the largest increase to their checks in over four decades. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140/month. Inflation has hit concerning highs this year, it currently stands at 8.2%, the Social Security Administration has announced an increase of  8.7% to combat the higher cost of living.  Local wealth planner and…

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Business, Local News

TVFCU hosts 5th Annual Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition

WDEF News,

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union hosted their annual grant annual competition Tuesday. This is the 5th year for the competition where small business owners from across the area compete to win grant funding. This year TVFCU gave away a total of $100,000. The grand prize was $50,000, first place was $20,000 and three runners-up won $10,000. TVFCU also held their…

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Let’s Eat- Immune System Boosters

WDEF News,

Food City Dietitian Nicole Pazdziorko shares some tips for boosting your immune system during cold and flu season, using Food City’s Pick Well better-for-you shopping guide. Tags: Cold, fall, Flu Season, Lets Eat, Winter

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Featured, Government & Politics, Regional News

Candidates face off in first debate for Georgia Governor

Collins Parker,

ATLANTA (WDEF) – The first debate tonight among candidates for Governor of Georgia was a three person event. Governor Brian Kemp, Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams and Libertarian Shane Hazel faced off in Atlanta. It was a rematch for Kemp and Abrams after a contentious race in 2018, narrowly won by Kemp. Sparks flew over issues like the economy, crime and…
Collegedale, Featured, Local News

Collegedale City Commission to hold final rezoning vote

Thousands in community have signed online petition against residential rezoning
WDEF News,

UPDATE: The City Commission unanimously voted to approve the rezoning. ____________ COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — After months of community backlash, Collegedale’s City Commission will vote tonight on a controversial rezoning that could impact a beloved local landmark. In September, the Collegedale Planning Commission wholly recommended the rezoning of over 500 acres of land from agricultural to single-family residential. Hidden Hills…

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Featured, Government & Politics, Regional News

Kemp/Abrams debate tonight at 7PM

Collins Parker,

https://www.gpb.org/events/news/2022/10/17/governor-debate ATLANTA (WDEF) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and challenger Stacey Abrams face off tonight in a debate on the first day of early voting in their race. It is the first of two scheduled debates. Of course, this is a rematch after the two faced each other four years ago. The current  CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows Governor Kemp…

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Featured, Jobs & Economy

Minority Enterprise Development Week recognized locally Oct. 17th – 24th

WDEF News,

It’s Minority Enterprise Development Week in the Tennessee Valley, it will be observed locally from October 17th to the 24th. In recognition of MED week the City of Chattanooga joined nine other local and regional partners to organize 10-event lineup in celebration of the achievements and contributions of the region’s minority-owned business The City of Chattanooga’s Economic Development Officer Jermaine Freeman…

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Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story with Staley: Airport Art

The art concepts behind "Chroma"
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s the fourth exhibit local artist Carrie Pendergrass has put together at the Chattanooga Airport! This one is called “Chroma!” Pertaining to the properties of color. Or color itself. All different types of paintings. With various styles. “This is an interesting range. There is realistic work. There is abstract work. There are industrial works. It’s a group of…

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Featured

Stacey Abrams Holds Virtual Press Conference Ahead of Debate

Nick Hill,

ATLANTA (WDEF)- Ahead of Monday night’s debate against Governor Brian Kemp and the start of early voting, Democratic challenger for Georgia’s gubernatorial election Stacey Abrams held a virtual press conference where she took questions from reporters primarily across the state of Georgia. News 12 was the only outlet from Chattanooga to attend the conference, and got to ask Abrams for…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

7 Bridges Marathon Brings Competitors to Chattanooga

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds of competitors met at the brink of dawn to push themselves to the limit.  The 7 Bridges Marathon started and finished at Coolidge Park with a full length marathon course that used the Walnut and Market Street Bridges along with portions of the Tennessee Riverwalk and South Chickamauga Greenway. The marathon drew people from all over…

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Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

UTC Mocs win big over VMI

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mocs have had problems with VMI over the past few years. Things started off a little bumpy for the Mocs with a missed short Field Goal and giving up a 98-yard kickoff returned for a Touchdown but the rest of the game was dominated by the Mocs. Mocs  jumped out to a half time lead of…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

Two Festivals Bring Many to Coolidge Park Saturday

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two festivals dominated the northshore at Coolidge Park Saturday. One festival was called Vegfest. It celebrated the vegans in our community and helped raise awareness about a plant based diet. The executive director of Triangle Vegfest Expos, the organization running vegfest, said that, “A lot of people come and not know it’s a vegan festival, and they’ll…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

House Destroyed in Fire and Explosions in East Chattanooga

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Four people are displaced after a fire followed by explosions destroyed their home in East Chattanooga. Firefighters say the fire occurred in the Forest Acres neighborhood at the 2500 block of Maple Street. They responded shortly after 8:30 Saturday morning they responded to the home to battle the fire. They had to take defensive operations due to multiple…

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News, Ringgold

I-75 Bridge Repairs in Catoosa County Coming Next Week

Nick Hill,

  RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)-  Drivers in Catoosa County need to be aware of some construction if they plan on driving at night next week. The Georgia Department of Transportation is repairing three bridges on I-75 across Catoosa County throughout next week causing lane closures. On Monday, the I-75 bridge over New Scruggs Road will have one lane closed going northbound….

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Featured, Regional News

Herschel Walker vs Sen. Raphael Warnock debate tonight

Collins Parker,

SAVANNAH, Georgia (WDEF) – After months of accusations and counter-charges, Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock are finally meeting in a debate Friday night. The only televised debate between the two candidates will originate in Savannah, Georgia, hosted by the Nexstar Media Group. Polls show the Georgia Senate race is a toss up right now, and could have major implications…