Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Just in tonight, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reports a serious crash in the 9500 block of Highway 58. According to officials, the road is currently closed as authorities remain on the scene. According to HCEMS, units responded to the scene of a serious...

Walker County Government is an at-will employer. Job descriptions should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of duties or to constitute a contract for employment in any way. Applications for employment will remain active 30 days after the position is filled and retained in Human Resources for two years (29 CFR...

Blazing fast internet, a growing airport and a legacy of logistics drive growth in Greater Chattanooga. Greater Chattanooga’s strategic location and forward-thinking investments are fueling significant economic growth across various sectors. From a thriving airport and readily available industrial sites to a crucial...

Authorities have filed charges in the case of a Tennessee truck driver who was struck and killed on I-75 this week. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a plea of guilty. All suspects are innocent...

Chattanooga could be on track for its biggest property tax cut in decades. Mayor Tim Kelly is proposing to drop the rate from $2.25 to $1.93 cents, that's per $100 of assessed property value. The updates come after weeks of budget work sessions between the Mayor and the Chattanooga City...

Chattanooga, TN – K-9 Sully of the Chattanooga Police Department spent his seventh birthday earlier this week assisting in a search following an armed robbery. According to police, Sully and his handler were called after suspects ran into a wooded area. During the search, Sully located a firearm hidden...

I am proud to announce that, for the second time during my first term as your Sheriff, this office is increasing the starting salaries for our Deputies—without a tax increase. This was accomplished utilizing existing budgeted funds provided by the Hamilton County Commission. Beginning August 20, the new starting...

The Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) recently became an official member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS). JHFD was recognized for their ongoing efforts to expand the department’s skill sets when tackling emergency situations, with firefighters developing skills in vertical rope rescue,...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Marietta police have identified the driver who allegedly killed a man in a hit-and-run on I-75 this week. On Wednesday, 36-year-old Terrell Lowdermilk from Chattanooga, Tennessee, was hit and killed on I-75 N near South Marietta Parkway. Lowdermilk was a tractor-trailer driver who...

TRENTON, GA — – Keeping with its commitment to transparency, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office has released its newly updated K9 policy, which officially went into effect on July 24, 2025. The entire K9 policy has been reviewed, overhauled, and rewritten. Among the most important changes is...