CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The data breach that has affected both Hamilton County Government and the city of Chattanooga was briefly discussed during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Mayor Tim Kelly’s office said they first learned of a breach late Friday afternoon, as a letter sent to the city two months prior was not communicated to them. The breach concerned personal…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, Senators Chris Coons and Marsha Blackburn reintroduced the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating unauthorized AI-generated replicas of individuals’ faces, names, and voices. The legislation is designed to protect people’s likenesses in the digital world and ensure that creators’ rights are respected as technology rapidly evolves. The NO FAKES Act would give…
In a developing story, the business assets of Rick Davis have been seized amid a legal battle over a family heirloom. Davis is facing asset seizure after failing to return a stolen jewelry that was sold to him. The attorney representing the client says Davis still owes thousands, despite a previous agreement to pay. The case is ongoing, and we’ll…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new chapter is beginning for Chattanooga’s City Council, but it’s one deeply rooted in tradition. Jenni Berz has officially won the District 6 seat, stepping into a role long held by her late mother, Dr. Carol Berz. For many voters, it’s a continuation of a legacy that helped shape the heart of the district. Berz…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Emergency crews temporarily closed Camp Jordan Parkway Monday afternoon after a gas line was struck during construction near the park’s restaurant area. The incident happened just before 2 p.m., when a tractor hit the line and the operator immediately called 911. The call came in at 1:54 p.m., and crews arrived on scene within minutes….
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) –Have you ever had a life changing event and needed to sell your home? That’s where Goliath can help. The business located in Chattanooga has been helping homeowners move on to their next phase in life. Take a look at this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. “What we do is help those individuals who want…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposed Gateway Technical School in downtown Chattanooga now has an architect. Tinker Ma has been selected by a committee to refit the Gateway building for a career and technical education school. It would be the first such school in downtown Chattanooga since the closure of Kirkman Technical School. This is still an initial step in the…
Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum previews some events keeping them busy this spring. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery Museum is flourishing with a filled schedule of fun events this spring! This Saturday, the Creative Discovery Museum is celebrating World Quantum Day with an educational day on learning what is quantum science and technology. Aligned with the…
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about a new 5k raising money for research and rescue efforts. ‘Laurel Dace Day’ on May 17 is raising awareness for an endangered local species. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For the first time ever, the Tennessee Aquarium is hosting their first 5K run called “Race to Save…
Bad news for the CFC. The club announced that captain Alex McGrath has been lost for the rest of the year. He injured his knee in the team’s match against Atlanta United 2 back on March 30th. McGrath was one of the team’s top scoring threats, and he has suited up in 98 games for Chattanooga. Categories: Sports – Local…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts kicked off what is scheduled to be their final season at AT&T Field on Tuesday. Chattanooga took on Birmingham, and the Barons pulled away for a 6-3 victory. Lookouts got the first run of the game in the second inning. Ruben Ibarra doubled and later scored from third on a wild pitch to make it 1-0….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is officially on the national stage — and for all the right reasons. The all-girls public charter school has been named a winner of the 2025 Building Hope IMPACT Award in the Community Engagement category. It’s the academy’s first time winning the award, after being named a semifinalist just last year. Even…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An American hero’s journey has come to its conclusion after 81 years of mystery and heartbreak. Tech Sgt. Sanford Roy has finally been laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. This, after eight decades of being missing in action, his family finally has the closure that generations of the Roy family have so desperately wanted. He…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – It was a proud day at Gordon Lee Middle School as Georgia’s State Superintendent Richard Woods made a special stop to celebrate student success. The school was honored with the Math Leader Award—an achievement that highlights outstanding growth in math performance. Based on last year’s Georgia Milestones scores, Gordon Lee showed major improvements across all grade…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanoogans for Love, Equality, and Benevolence, or CALEB for short, is continuing their campaign to curb pretrial detentions. They gathered in front of the Hamilton County Courts Building Tuesday morning to demand changes with our legal system. This is after they released a report last week that found 63 percent of all inmates remain incarcerated until…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) – Deborah Baker has dedicated her long teacher career making a difference in the lives of her students. She challenges them and equips them with the skills they need for success in the classroom and in life. All that earned the Dalton High School teacher this week’s Golden Apple Award. Lee Collins is the Principal at Dalton…
Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Blanco! Blanco is 2 years old and is super sweet doggy with ocean blue eyes. At first, she comes off shy, but give her some time, treats, and belly rubs and she warms up quick. Blanco needs a home that can give her lots of attention and affection. According to the Humane Educational…
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — Three child predators have been sentenced to jail time after an online sting operation conducted by Georgia law enforcement. Law enforcement officers posed as minors during the sting operation, engaging in conversations with individuals who thought they were communicating with actual children. The first case involved Micah Van Donaldson attempted to speak with a fictitious 14-year-old…
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.(WDEF) As systems around the globe stretch thin and urban centers search for smarter, cleaner ways to move people and goods, a powerful shift is quietly taking place in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A group of bold founders is emerging with a shared mission: to reshape the future of urban mobility—and they’re doing it with speed, purpose, and the support of…
Morgan Sharpe with Creekside Flower Farm joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the farm gets ready to celebrate the 3rd annual Spring Plant Festival in Chickamauga, GA. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spring has officially sprung with plenty of April showers, which means its time for flower picking at Creekside Flower Farm! The Creekside Flower Farm Spring Plant Festival returns for…
Darrion Mason, Drake Boyd, and Derek Dunn join News 12’s Amelia Greer as they get ready to represent TCAT Chattanooga at SkillsUSA next week! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – SkillsUSA state competition is coming to Chattanooga and the TCAT Chattanooga Lookouts for Hope team is ready to compete! The Tennessee College of Applied Technology specializes in technical trade education which helps…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — A powerful line of severe weather tore through the Tennessee Valley early Sunday morning, leaving behind a path of destruction that impacted homes, infrastructure, parks, and the lives of many residents. In Grundy County, local officials are working around the clock to assess damage and restore normalcy. Matthew Griffith, the Director of Emergency Management for Grundy…
Cleveland high school has announced they have hired Baylor defensive coordinator Chris Brown as their new head football coach. Brown is no stranger to the Blue Raiders. He used to be a linebackers coach at Cleveland over a decade ago. Before joining the staff at Baylor, Brown served as the head coach at Red Bank high school, where he went…
An example of a REAL ID. (From: Tennessee Department of Safety) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are one month away from a major change at airports and some federal buildings. The Real ID Act of 2005 was passed in the wake of 9-11 as a security measure. After years of delays, partially due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you will need to…