FAYETTEVILLE, GA (WDEF) – The Super Bowl isn’t just about football, it’s also one of the biggest stages for brands to showcase powerful, game-changing commercials. And this year, one ad is making history for its focus on accessibility. Google Workspace is set to debut a commercial featuring Cory Lee, a world traveler and advocate who…… MORE
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Georgia legislators unveiled school safety initiative
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia legislators unveiled a series of proposals concerning school safety this week. Last September, four people were killed at Apalachee High School just to the east of Atlanta. The perpetrator in that shooting was a 14 year old student. Now, state legislators are proposing several initiatives to combat the issue. This includes…… MORE
Marion County woman arrested on financial exploitation charges
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Marion County woman has been arrested and is being charged with financial exploitation and forgery charges. In July of 2024, detectives with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) launched and investigation into a referral from the Adult Protect Services. According to TBI, referral was in regards to some irregularities…… MORE
Two juveniles arrested in connection to the Soddy Daisy auto burglaries
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two juveniles have been arrested in connection to the auto theft and burglaries in Soddy Daisy over the weekend. On February 2, 2025, at 1:30 a.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 5600 block of Sofias Circle. Upon arrival, officers were made aware of a 2019…… MORE
Linde, Inc. announces industrial gas facility near Charleston, Tennessee
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee officials announce a $70 million investment in Bradley County. Linde, Inc. plans to build a new facility to supply industrial gases in East Tennessee. Specifically, it will be a new air separation unit that will produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon for industrial use in our region. They will build…… MORE
Mayor Kelly challenges residents to break turnout record
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly is issuing a challenge to voters ahead of the upcoming city elections. He is asking residents to break the record for turnout in a city election. The current record was set back in 2001, where over 30,000 voters showed up to the polls. He says there are over…… MORE
History has its eyes on the Tivoli Theatre Foundation this Broadway season
Tivoli Theatre Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to celebrate the wall breaking to begin Tivoli Theatre construction and to highlight the exciting Broadway shows coming to the Memorial Auditorium. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tivoli Theatre has broken down the walls and has begun their reconstruction, while keeping audiences entertained during…… MORE
Steve Doremus, spokesman for Hamilton Co. Schools, passes away
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County TN Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security has announced the passing of Steve Doremus, the spokesman for the Hamilton County school system. Announced on X, HamCoTNES says, “Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear the passing of Steve Courtesy: X-HamCoTNES Doremus. He was a huge supporter for Hamilton…… MORE
Steve Doremus, PIO for Hamilton Co. Schools, passes away
Courtesy: X-HamCoTNES CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County TN Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security has announced the passing of Steve Doremus, the PIO for the Hamilton Co. school system. Announced on X, HamCoTNES says, “Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear the passing of Steve Doremus. He was a huge supporter for Hamilton…… MORE
Two people rescued from Hixson residential fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Overnight on Tuesday, Chattanooga Fire Department rescued two people from a residential fire in Hixson. At 3:46 A.M., firefighters responded to the 700 block of Ashley Forest Drive off Lower Mill Road for a residential fire with a person trapped inside. Upon arrival, firefighters found flames coming from the back corner…… MORE
