GNTC’s Youth Success Academy holds 2026 commencement ceremonies
Twenty-nine students received their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas this week through the Youth Success Academy (YSA) at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Seventeen students graduated at the YSA Commencement Ceremony at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome on Tuesday, June 9. Twelve students graduated
Municipal Court Docket for June 16
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 16. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. John Boyd – Evading, Resisting, Light Law. Shawn Curtis – Simple Possession Cocaine. Jennifer Bean – Possession Meth,...
Finding Fantastic Barbecue At The Family-Run Chubby’s Bar-B-Q
Before they closed the Food City store that was on Rossville Blvd., every Saturday morning I’d drive down the street past this purple building with colorful drawings on the outside, Chubby’s Bar-B-Q, but it was always closed. I later learned they’re only open Monday through Friday from 6...
Bradley County man wanted by deputies for attempted murder in violent stabbing
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities in Bradley County are searching for a man wanted in connection with a violent stabbing that left a relative with multiple stab wounds Friday. The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Robert Dakota “Cody” Partin is wanted for attempted second-degree murder for a violent...
Creek bank collapse puts future of popular Collegedale toddler playground into question
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — One of Collegedale's most beloved playgrounds may be facing a much bigger change than a temporary closure. City leaders say they are now evaluating the long-term future of Imagination Station after a storm-damaged creek bank collapsed next to the playground's toddler area. The rest of the...
Creative Discovery Museum introduces NoogaRoo, the family friendly Bonnaroo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Plenty of events are happening at the creative Discovery Museum that will create the perfect “play-cation” for the kids. Creative Discovery Museum has a new exhibit called “Measurement Rules” which measures your size with various items like fruit or animals!. They...
Gallery: Cyclists cross Tennessee honor fallen Chattanooga first responders Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A group of cyclists rode into Chattanooga Friday morning carrying more than bicycles. They carried the names of fallen first responders. Members of the Tennessee Brotherhood stopped at the Law Enforcement Memorial in downtown Chattanooga to honor three Chattanooga police officers and a Chattanooga
Concrete repairs to prompt lane closures on I-24 in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will perform concrete pavement repairs on I‑24 East near mile marker 182. This work will take place over two more weekends and will require temporary lane closures. · Weekend 2:. o Friday, June 12 at 8 PM ET...
WaterWays launches weekly summer water testing of Chattanooga creeks, swimming holes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — As families head to creeks and swimming holes in Hamilton County to cool off, WaterWays is launching a summer water quality testing initiative to monitor the health of popular local spots. The “Summer Swim Report” will provide weekly water monitoring at Greenway Farm Quarry, Big...
Industrial fire in Cleveland keeps dozens of firefighters busy; One sent to hospital
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — An industrial fire in Cleveland kept nearly 40 firefighters on the scene for more than four hours Thursday evening. The fire broke out at the Jackson Manufacturing Router Plant on Goldstar Drive, prompting a large response from the Cleveland Fire Department and several partner agencies. Firefighters.

















