Identity Sought for Man Wanted for Steak Shoplifting
DALTON, Ga. — The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who shoplifted more than $100 in steaks from a local Walmart. On Monday, January 5th at the Walmart on Shugart Road, the suspect swapped out the barcodes on the items, and then used a self-checkout station to pay for the...
ERPD Arrests Jan. 4-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 4-9. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Complaints mount as Beer Board weighs options on controversial Chattanooga bar
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Complaints are continuing to pile up against a Chattanooga bar, and city leaders say while their options are limited, neighbors may have a path forward if they act together. The city of Chattanooga’s Beer Board discussed Shady’s Corner Bar again this week, following a closer look...
Rest in Peace: Collegedale mourns the loss of Judge Kevin Wilson on Friday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Collegedale City Judge Kevin Wilson passed away on Friday, according to a release from the Small Cities Coalition of Hamilton County. Kevin Wilson was first elected as the Collegedale City Court Judge in 1990. He was reelected four times, and continued to serve until his passing.
Cleveland State’s end-of-life doula course opens to public, meeting growing need
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Cleveland State Community College Workforce Development is set to launch its first end-of-life doula program later this month, offering virtual training for people interested in supporting individuals and families during serious illness and death. The six week program begins Jan. 20, 2026, and will...
Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival to Celebrate 35th Anniversary January 17-18
The 35th Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival is set for Jan. 17-18, 2026 (Saturday-Sunday) at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, and Birchwood Community Center. The festival celebrates the thousands of sandhill cranes that stop over or spend the winter on or near the refuge. It is also an...
Former Fire From The Gods Vocalist AJ Channer Arrested For Child Endangerment
According to public records, AJ Channer (CHNNR, ex-Fire From The Gods) was recently arrested in Cleveland, TN after being charged with child endangerment. The vocalist was taken into custody on December 19, 2025. Amid this news, it has also been revealed that he was previously arrested on May 8, 2024 after being...
One adult and two children escape garage fire without injuries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This evening around 6p.m., an off-duty Chattanooga Police officer, who lived in the neighborhood, called 911 reporting a residential structure fire in the 6400 block of Rosemary Drive. According to Chattanooga Fire Department, when crews arrived, they reported heavy smoke showing from the...
GDOT Completes $51 Million in Road and Bridge Projects Across Northwest Georgia, Including Key...
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently finished five five major projects in Northwest Georgia and opened them to traffic. Contracts for the projects totaled more than $51 million, with the largest project being the Villa Rica Bypass in Carroll County. The $26.8 million project was built between State...
Police: Missing 61-year-old man from Dalton found safe
DALTON, Ga. — UPDATE:. Dalton Police say Ellison has been found safe. Police say they're searching for a missing 61-year-old man from Dalton. Dalton Police say Dennis Ellison of Dalton was reported missing by members of his family. Ellison is 5'10" tall and weighs approximately 190 pounds. If you...

















