MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities arrested a juvenile Wednesday afternoon after a high speed pursuit. At 4:10 p.m., March 12, 2025, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black motorcycle driving north in the southbound lanes in the 1200 block of Highway 27. The motorcycle…… MORE
Tiffany Miller joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the returning Coffee & Cocoa Festival coming to Catoosa County. CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – While the last of the cold weather starts to fade out, now’s the time to enjoy some cozy, hot drinks before the spring heat kicks in! Charlotte Grace Events is…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A vehicle fire and multi-vehicle crashes cause lane closures on I-75 South at the Scenic Overlook near the Hamilton County line. The wreck was reported just after 5 A.M. on Thursday. I-75 South was reduced to just the left lane, causing traffic to backup to Cleveland. According to TDOT, two…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert, meaning pollution levels have reached levels that could pose health risks, particularly for sensitive groups. Children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions are especially vulnerable. Experts are urging residents to limit prolonged outdoor activities and avoid strenuous exercise outside…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – We have the latest updates on the recent brush fires in Walker County, Georgia, and important wildfire prevention tips to help safeguard our communities. As of this morning, the brush fires that spanned a four-mile stretch from Rossville to near Chickamauga in northern Walker County have been contained. The fires, which…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Sewage capacity in rural Hamilton County has long been a point of contention. A resolution proposed by Commissioner Gene-O Shipley of Soddy-Daisy would require all onsite wastewater treatment facilities in the county to be under the ownership of the WWTA. This is as developers say they want to come up with…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– Discussion is continuing about how cuts to the federal Department of Education will affect local schools. Doors were closed at the Department’s office today in Washington as Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced they were beginning cuts to staff. There has been ongoing debate here in Hamilton County as to how education will…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Novonix’s expansion plans in Chattanooga are moving forward. Both the City Council Tuesday night and the County Commission Wednesday morning approved a PILOT agreement. This is an economic incentive for the electric battery manufacturer to build a new facility at Enterprise South. They had faced criticism for some recent layoffs at their…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County officials announced the launch of the Overdose Prevention Team (OPT) Wednesday. OPT is a new program aimed at saving lives and connecting individuals to long-term recovery resources. This program is operating through two Quick Response Vehicles, designed to bring life-saving medications for opioids use disorder directly to those…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A male suspect has been arrested after leading authorities on a pursuit in a stolen EPB vehicle. At 12:34 p.m., March 12, 2025, Chattanooga Police responded to the 1000 block of Central Avenue for reports of a vehicle theft. An officer with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) located and stopped the…… MORE
