7 restaurant employees test positive for COVID in Ootlewah

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Local Goat in Ooltewah is voluntarily shutdown until Friday, after the Hamilton County Health Department found that seven employees tested positive for COVID. Now they’re saying that others were potentially exposed during a two week period from June 7th through the 22nd. Dr. Jay Sizemore with Erlanger says this sends a clear sign that, as…

Health warning of Covid-19 exposure at Local Goat restaurant in Ooltewah

OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department is warning the public of a potential COVID-19 exposure in Ooltewah. Case investigators say seven employees have tested positive at the Local Goat restaurant from June 7-22. “It is recommended that employees or patrons who visited the restaurant during the month of June monitor themselves for symptoms and be tested immediately…

NOVONIX expansion, taking over former Alstom building

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – A major manufacture expansion in Chattanooga will create nearly 300 new jobs. “Those are jobs that are created that then have the potential to impact the rest of the site,” said VP of Economic Development Charles Wood Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe, and NOVONIX officials announced Tuesday that the…

Former Bryan College Player Jonathan Ricketts Making a Splash For the Red Wolves.

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Less than two years since hanging up his Bryan College jersey, Chattanooga-native Jonathan Ricketts is making a splash as a starter for the Chattanooga Red Wolves. News 12’s Angela Moryan caught up with him just a few days after scoring his first professional goal last week. Said head coach Jimmy Obleda: “Ricketts is kind of the epitome of what…

Truck Load of Food & Supplies Donated to Homeless in N. GA

A truck load of food and supplies for the homeless were given out to the North Georgia community today. An anonymous donor provided food and hygienic supplies. Perry’s Promise also assisted with this delivery of goods. Georgia State representative Mike Cameron was there to help deliver the much – needed supplies. “You know it’s one thing to tell people God…

Maclellan Island Gets Grant for New Improvements

Maclellan island has some exciting new improvements coming this summer. Maclellan Island is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts being in the middle of the Tennessee River. “It’s kind of a destination especially in the spring and summer on the weekends. It’s well used by the paddling community,” says Darlene Carlson, Executive Director for Chattanooga Audubon Society. Improvements will come…

CHI Memorial Announces new Hospital in Catoosa County

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) – Currently Residents in the North Georgia area have to drive 30 minutes to find the nearest fully functioning hospital. But That long drive is coming to an end, as CHI Memorial announced that they will begin construction on a new hospital placed right in the heart of Catoosa County. “We are so thankful to be advancing…

Lumber prices let up giving hope to homebuyers

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- “They’re not as good as they used to be. The golden egg is broken,” said Junior. Lumber such as 2x4s were viewed almost as gold over the last several months but it’s changing. “We were paying $1800 for a 1000 3 to 4 weeks ago. $1000 a 1000 now that’s down 60% 70%,” said Junior. Builders have…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Ringgold’s Tiger Guard Drill Team

RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) -The Tiger Guard Drill team continues to fill the trophy case at Ringgold High. The team overcame unprecedented challenges this year and made some History along the way.   Sgt. 1st Class Larry Sisemore says, ” (It’s been a)  Very difficult school year and stuff where the drill, we have dealt with kids in quarantine. We have…

Two Sunday night shootings in Chattanooga; Police say they are not connected

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating two shootings that happened late Sunday night. The first one happened around 10:20 p.m. on North Kelly Street. Police say that one man was shot is suffering from non-life threatening injuries. Man shot near North Kelly Street Sunday The second shooting happened on North Germantown Road just before 11 p.m. A man was…

Red Wolves beat North Carolina, 3-2

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Press release) – The Red Wolves returned to CHI Memorial on Sunday night following a two game road trip that ended with three points in Tucson. Opposition North Carolina FC came into the match looking for inspiration after a woeful start to the campaign that saw John Bradford’s side secure one point in their first six games. On…

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue assist in search for Summer Wells

HAWKINS CO., Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the T.B.I, nearly seventy agencies from across Tennessee and several other states have joined together to find Summer Wells. The agency tweeted this evening that Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue teams are assisting in the search as well.   These are just a few of the agencies that have assisted in the search for Summer…

Perry’s Promise provides pet supplies for those in need

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- We’ve officially entered the “Dog Days of Summer” and Perry’s Promise is doing everything they can to make sure that pets are well taken care of. The organization gave away pet food and supplies to low-income families or anyone else in need of assistance with their pets. They also collected donations for senior citizens who may need…

Tennessee Strawberry Festival returns for 74th year

DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today was a Berry great day to enjoy any of the many festivals that happened in the Tennessee Valley. The long awaited 74th annual strawberry festival came back after taking a year off for COVID-19. Over 400 cars participated in the car show. Thousands of people showed up to eat good food, grab a basket of strawberries…