Lawmakers suit up for firefighter training in Bradley County
Lawmakers and local officials got a firsthand look at what it takes to be a firefighter during Bradley County Fire Rescue’s first-ever “Fire Ops” event. Participants suited up in full gear, cut through burning cars, crawled through smoke-filled hallways and felt the weight of saving lives. Captain...
Outdoor burn ban ends Oct. 1 in Northwest Georgia
Outdoor burning restrictions in 54 North Georgia counties -- including Floyd -- will be lifted on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division limits burning in these areas from May 1 until the end of September to control emission-related ozone levels that may rise in summer. “Air quality is...
39-year-old pedestrian killed in early morning accident in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 39-year-old man died after a driver struck him on Market Street in downtown Chattanooga early Sunday morning. This happened on North Market Street a little before 2 a.m., according to a release from the Chattanooga Police Department. That release says a 19-year-old female driver heading...
WTCI PBS Hosts Ale tRail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – WTCI PBS hosted its inaugural Ale tRail. This was an Off the tRack Beer Festival today at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens. From 4 to 7 p.m., attendees sampled a wide variety of craft beers from local and regional breweries, including Buck Bald Brewing, WanderLinger Brewing Company,...
Public Library’s “Culture On 4” Hosts Discussion On Forgotten Southern History
The City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (ACCE) in partnership with the Chattanooga Public Library, will present "Culture on 4: A Conversation with Megan Ledbetter, featuring Tom Lee" on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event will be held on the 4th Floor of the Downtown...
Municipal Court Docket Sept. 29
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, September 29. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Qurayshawn Byrdsong – Theft over $10,000/Capias, Burglary of Auto/Capias (2). Melissa Coker aka/Clark – Possession Meth/Resale/PTR & Capias, Possession...
HCSO School Resource Deputy wins first responder award for dedication to Sale Creek
(L-R) HCSO Chief Deputy Spencer Daniels, Lieutenant Blake Kilpatrick, Sergeant Steven. Gaffin, School Resource Deputy Marcus Dotson, and Sheriff Austin Garrett. A Hamilton County School Resource Deputy (SRD) was honored Saturday with the Margaret Chastain First Responder of the Year Award for his service at Sale...
Guns and gear alike for sale at The Chamber
Located just off of Highway 28 on 14104 in Whitwell is a family-owned gun store that sells a diverse range of firearms and gear. The Chamber opened for business back in January of 2024, where Thomas Argo, the store owner, established it under the intent of bringing good products to residents of Marion County by...
Chattanooga man charged with animal cruelty after five dead goats found behind store
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man was charged with animal cruelty on Saturday after five dead goats were found dumped in storm drain behind an Aldi in Chattanooga earlier this month. An affidavit we obtained says femur bones from the scene were sent to a lab for testing. Results showed...
Woman killed in 5-vehicle crash in Hixson Thurdsay afternoon
HIXSON, Tenn. — A woman was killed in Hixson after authorities say she crossed lanes and hit a pickup truck nearly head-on Thursday afternoon. What ultimately was a 5-vehicle accident happened a little after 2 p.m. at the 7000 block of Middle Valley Road, according to a release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's...
