More To The Story: Chatsworth Braves Fan

Neil Green and his famous Braves Machine

CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) – The Braves are off to a great start in the 2021 World Series, winning game one last night in Houston. That made a lot of Braves fans in our area very happy. But none happier than a gentleman in Chatsworth, Georgia. And you’re about to meet him. News 12’s Dave Staley is just the man to introduce…

Chattanooga City Council approves the purchase of the Airport Inn Motel

City looks to repurpose the motel for low income housing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – On Tuesday, the Chattanooga city council unanimously approved the city’s purchase of the Airport Inn Motel. The city has big plans for this motel with hopes to turn it into an affordable housing opportunity for the community.  “Every city across the country especially in the wake of a covid pandemic is struggling to find answers of how…

Walker County considering water improvement plan

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – Walker County Commissioners are faced with a big decision on whether to allocate millions of dollars to renovate water treatment and sewer infrastructure. The Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority is asking the county government to invest $5 million towards a $45 million system improvement plan. Walker County officials say the new infrastructure will bring clean…

Mocs Soccer Beats Wofford on Penalty Kicks to Advance in SoCon Tournament

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — One-hundred and 10 minutes wasn’t enough. The Mocs and Terriers battled to a 1-1 draw through two overtimes Tuesday night in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament at the UTC Sports Complex. It would all come down to penalty kicks to decide who would advance. “We do penalties at training throughout the week,” Mocs…

Mocs Defense Racking Up Plenty of Turnovers

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs defense has been a turnover machine this season. They have 19 in seven games….that’s almost three a contest. Chattanooga has 13 interceptions, which is tied for the most in the nation. Head coach Rusty Wright is digging the turnover success, although he says it’s not really something his team works on. Said Wright:”I’ve been around where we’ve…

Vols Baseball Hoping to Deliver Another Exciting Season For Big Orange Nation

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) We got a close-up look of the Vols baseball team over the weekend, as they played a little fall-ball in Chattanooga. Tennessee is coming off one of the most exciting seasons in school history, and they want to keep the good times going next spring. News 12’s Rick Nyman has more. Looked like Rocky Top Saturday at the Lookouts…

Sheriff’s Office confirms stabbings at Silverdale Detention Center

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A developing story is coming out of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office this afternoon. The sheriff’s office confirms the incident took place at the Silverdale Detention Center. Emergency scanners reported there was a stabbing at the detention center just before 2 this afternoon. Dispatch said there were multiple victims and one person was in critical condition. A…

Golden Apple Award: Dr. Martha Plumlee, Dade Elementary

TRENTON, GA  (WDEF) –  You could give Dr. Martha Plumlee an A+ for selflessness. The Dade Elementary Teacher has been known to Zoom homebound students after her regular school day wraps up. She’ll even drop off learning packets and fun activities right to a child’s door. Tracy Blevins is the Principal at Dade Elementary. She says, “Dr. Plumlee  is a…

Hamilton County Health Department now administering Moderna Booster Shots

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – Thousands of Hamilton County residents have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to get their Moderna booster shot. Beginning today, those who qualify can sign up to receive that extra boost of covid-19 protection, and who was one of the first in line? –Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger. “We are very fortunate in this country to have…

Chattanooga Ghost Tours Offering the Spookiest Insight on Local History

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): “When you start hearing footsteps when you’re the only one in the building or one of the fellows was just telling me last night that he heard screaming and he was the only one here,” says Amy Petulla, Owner of Chattanooga Ghost Tours. Ghostly Greetings from the Chattanooga Ghost Tours located on East Fifth st. Amy  practiced…

Chattanooga Police investigate fatal shooting in East Lake

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the early morning hours. They were called to the 3200 block of 7th Avenue around 1:30 AM. They found Alfred Clarence Pitmon dead at the scene. Police are not releasing suspect details at this point. If you have any information on the shooting, please call the CPD Homicide…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Dade Elementary 3-D Printer

TRENTON, GA (WDEF) –  From manufacturing to medical, 3-D printing is the wave of the future. The sooner kids can experiment, the more things they can make. Dade Elementary School is getting children off to a solid start in technology.   Brittany Koger is the STEM Block teacher at Dade Elementary. She explains, ” STEM is a acronym that stands…

North Georgia Health District plans to administer all Covid Booster Shots

NORTH GEORGIA, (WDEF)- More than 70 million Americans are now eligible for covid booster shots. The daily number of Americans getting boosters is now more than double the number getting their first shot.  The North Georgia Health District plans to administer all three brands of vaccine boosters on Tuesday, October 26th.  To be eligible for the Moderna booster recipients must be…

Chattanooga Now a Tennessee RiverTown

Tennessee RiverTownChattanooga is now part of the Tennessee RiverTown program. Chattanooga joins 20 other communities along the Tennessee river that will be enhanced by its partnership with Tennessee RiverLine. The goals of this partnership are to expand economic development and entrepreneurship opportunities. They hope to enhance the outdoor river experience from Knoxville to Chattanooga to Paducah, Kentucky Partners on the…

TECH BYTE: Apps for Halloween Music, Movies

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Halloween is almost here! And tech can help you get into the spooky spirit. Bring your Halloween spirit with you wherever you go with the Halloween Ringtones for iPhone app. Use it to make a spooky song, or a witch’s cackle for your ringtone, text tone, or even your alarm clock. If you’re planning to have…

Mocs trounce Samford for sixth straight win, 55-13

CHATTANOOGA (UTC Athletics) — The Chattanooga Mocs football team forced four turnovers on defense and racked up 492 yards of total offense in way of a 55-13 rout over Samford in Southern Conference action on a sunny Saturday afternoon inside Siebert Stadium in Brimingham, Ala. Chattanooga (4-3, 3-1 SoCon) held the high-scoring offensive attack of Samford (3-4, 2-3 SoCon) to…

Weston Wamp announces run for Hamilton County Mayor

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Weston Wamp announced on Friday that he wants to succeed Jim Coppinger as mayor of Hamilton County. Mayor Coppinger announced this week that he will not seek re-election next year. Wamp is the first candidate to step forward to replace him, but probably not the last. For Wamp, politics is in the blood. His father, Zach Wamp,…