International News: Volkswagen Laying Off 50,000 More Workers.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.– Internationally, Volkswagen is laying off 50,000 workers. This information comes after a prior announcement to cut 50,000, taking the job total up to 100,000 positions. This is all a part of the companies plan to downsize by 2030. According to experts, this is almost 15% of their workforce. While Chattanooga’s economy is heavily tied to the German...
The experts say Chattanooga has nothing to worry about. But I still believe we will see more layoffs but it will be staggered to avoid political fallout. They bought a lot of PR in town, as citizens we need to look beyond the carefully crafted messaging..
SE Tennessee
Local charged with first degree murder after 4-year-old drowns
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A local R&B artist is charged with first degree murder and 3 counts of aggravated child abuse after 4 year old boy drowned in a swimming pool. Chattanooga Police think Deshundre Vinson was supposed to be wathcing his nephew, when the child slipped from the edge of the pool and ended up in five feet of...
VOTE: Should there be term limits for members of Congress?
Emphatically, yes.
Walnut Street Bridge has official reopening date
The Walnut Street Bridge has been a staple of the Scenic City’s skyline since the late 1800’s. It was originally designed for car and pedestrian traffic, allowing traversal between North and South Chattanooga. But for the last 18 months, that icon of our city has been closed down for construction. The City of Chattanooga announced on Thursday that a reopening...
Not soon enough.
Tennessee to increase TCAP testing time in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
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Georgia Democrats say they believe they’re making gains in North Georgia
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- We are now 60 days from the midterm elections, as Georgia will be one of the most watched states nationally. The Senate and Gubernatorial races are the headlines. Incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is facing Republican challenger Mike Collins. Meanwhile, Republican businessman Rick Jackson is facing the former mayor of Atlanta, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. Additionally, recently...
Can only go up from their abysmal showing with lackluster candidates.
Funeral home owner files complaints over alleged conditions at Bradley County cemeteries
Ralph Buckner Jr., owner of Buckner and Fike Funeral Home, filed complaints Wednesday against Hillcrest Memorial Gardens and Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Nationally ranked Baylor 3-0 after another big night for DGG
The first-half arm of Keegan Croucher and the second-half legs of David Gabriel Georges powered Baylor School to a road rout of Georgia's Rabun Gap on Friday night.
Free Tennessee college applications available this September
September is Tennessee’s College Application and Exploration Month, giving students a chance to explore higher education options and take steps toward applying to college without the cost.
Former Arcade Beauty site to bring hundreds of jobs to Chattanooga
The property includes two buildings totaling 169,000 square feet, along with 9.8 acres of undeveloped land zoned for manufacturing.
Smart focusing on Bulldogs amid chaotic college landscape
The Southeastern Conference took a long-awaited stand Tuesday night, prohibiting athletes who have signed contracts with professional leagues or have been listed on pro rosters from returning to the league.
New Project River, data center to bring 2,600 new jobs to Bradley
Project River is proposed for construction on an 850-acre parcel of land that is privately owned by the Wright family.
New technology to aid stormwater protection in Red Bank
UPDATE: Plan Chattanooga vote delayed 30 days
Plan Chattanooga breaks the city into 13 areas and curates a long-term plan for each area based on what they need and public input.
Hamilton County Schools continue to give kids free breakfast and lunch this school year
CHATTANOOGA, TN.- Many kids have a lot on their mind when they are going back to school. With free breakfast and lunch provided, thanks to Hamilton County Schools, that won’t be something that kids will have to worry about. “It’s really important that kids start the day with food in their system so they can sit in the classroom and...
City-county fire response issue still unresolved
No immediate solution to a long-standing public safety issue was reached during the City-County Fire Response Committee meeting held Friday, Aug. 21 at the Cleveland Municipal Building.
Community members discuss ideas for Brainerd Road Corridor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Brainerd Road Corridor Development Committee is looking at ways to bring new growth and opportunities to the Brainerd Road area. The committee began meeting about a year ago and is made up of people who live and work in the community. Members are focusing on the Brainerd Road corridor from the Missionary Ridge Tunnel to...
Tourism In Hamilton County Generated $1.9 Billion In Visitor Spending In 2025
Visitors to Hamilton County generated $1,878,113,288 in spending in 2025, representing a 4% increase over 2024 and outpacing the statewide growth rate of 2.7%, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the ...
Sometimes the push for tourism feels like it costs more than what we receive.
Questions over energy production at proposed Bradley County project continue to rise
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week, a major economic announcement was made in Bradley County as Project River is set to come to Charleston. However, that has sparked backlash across that community. The Wright family says that Project River will be an 11 billion dollar investment centered on creating an industrial campus supporting manufacturing in the energy sector. They say that...
NW Georgia
Catoosa commissioners blast broker over insurance mess
Catoosa commissioners blasted their insurance broker after learning the approved stop-loss policy wasn’t final and a costlier plan left the county with few options.
TWO TAX PROPOSALS — AND QUESTIONS FOR YOU: City of Dalton and Dalton Public Schools propose rates above their rollback rates
TWO TAX PROPOSALS — AND QUESTIONS FOR YOU City of Dalton and Dalton Public Schools propose rates above their rollback rates Before the public hearings begin, tell us your priorities […]
Walker County committee weighs rules for data center growth
Walker County’s new data center committee is weighing rules on power, water, setbacks, tax breaks and other impacts as digital infrastructure expands.
Georgia state lawmaker says AI tool responsible for finance discrepancy that led to ethics complaint
Catoosa County's state representative says an artificial intelligence tool is responsible for discrepancies identified in his campaign's finances.
Would like to see the raw data before I make judgement.
Braves Beat Los Angeles 4-3 to Snap Dodgers Six Game Winning Streak
ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angles 4-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak in a matchup of first-place clubs. After the Braves squandered an early 3-0 lead against Tyler Glasnow, who made his first big league start in 3...
Bulldogs ready to put their ‘hottest camp’ to use
The Georgia Bulldogs have played many season openers inside a sweltering Sanford Stadium.
Friday Night Football Roundup: Big Wins, High-Scoring Battles Highlight Action Across the Tri-State Area
I’ve added the Ider–Sand Rock, Gaylesville–Valley Head and Fort Payne–Lee results to the full roundup: Friday night brought another busy slate of high school football across Northwest Georgia, Southeast Tennessee and Northeast Alabama, with everything from dominant shutouts to high-scoring shootouts and a one-point thriller. […]
With Your Help, Color Accessibility Glasses Coming To State Parks Across Georgia
Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites will officially launch Georgia In Color on September 3 at Cloudland Canyon State Park, kicking off a statewide initiative to raise $70,000 to make EnChroma color accessibility glasses available ...
Green Eyes Festival returns to Chickamauga for day of fall fun
Chickamauga’s Green Eyes Festival returns in October with fall fun, folklore, vendors, music, food, contests, battlefield tours and races.
NE Alabama
Jackson County EMA launches new emergency notification system
Jackson County Emergency Management Director Joshua Whitcomb recently announced that the local EMA is transitioning from CodeRED to SiRcom Smart Alerts for its emergency notification system.
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Nationally ranked Baylor 3-0 after another big night for DGG
The first-half arm of Keegan Croucher and the second-half legs of David Gabriel Georges powered Baylor School to a road rout of Georgia's Rabun Gap on Friday night.
Smart focusing on Bulldogs amid chaotic college landscape
The Southeastern Conference took a long-awaited stand Tuesday night, prohibiting athletes who have signed contracts with professional leagues or have been listed on pro rosters from returning to the league.