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Category Archives: Chattooga County

Another windy day Friday

Another windy day Friday

Thursday, January 11, 2024–7:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- We could see more rain and strong wind across the area on Friday. According to the latest briefing from the National Weather Service: Some North Georgia Counties, including Gordon, will be under a High Wind Warning from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday. Sustained winds of 25-35…read more

Heavy rains, gusty winds cause downed trees, standing water

Heavy rains, gusty winds cause downed trees, standing water

Tuesday, January 9, 2024–9:56 p.m. -Staff reports- Area residents woke up to gusty winds, and heavy rains Tuesday morning. Several trees and limbs were down, and police responded to many automobile accidents. The National Weather Service reports that three and a half inches of rain has been recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport…read more

Local schools operating on a two-hour delay Tuesday

Local schools operating on a two-hour delay Tuesday

Monday, January 8, 2024–9:54 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Due to the potential for flash flooding and gusty winds on Tuesday morning, Floyd County, Rome City, Gordon County, Calhoun City, Chattooga County, and Polk County Schools will all operate on a two-hour delay. In addition, Cherokee County and DeKalb County Schools in Alabama will also…read more

Gas prices drop again

Gas prices drop again

Monday, January 8, 2023–12:17 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are continuing their downward trend. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 9 cents less than a month ago, but 15 cents more than this time last year.  It now costs…read more

[VIDEO] Flood Watch in effect until Tuesday night

[VIDEO] Flood Watch in effect until Tuesday night

Monday, January 8, 2023–10:54 a.m. -Staff reports- According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, Monday is a high fire danger day. They are recommending no outdoor burning for today. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 4 pm today until 7 pm on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to…read more

Toomey: Widespread flu activity in Georgia

Toomey: Widespread flu activity in Georgia

Sunday, January 7, 2023–3:49 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is widespread throughout Georgia, and the current flu report lists flu activity at the highest level. “It is not too late to get a flu shot. Every individual over the age…read more

Georgia gas prices dip for the New Year

Georgia gas prices dip for the New Year

Monday, January 1, 2024–6:10 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average is expected to continue its downward trend during the week. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight).  Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 20 cents more than a month ago, and 24 cents more…read more

Officer-involved shooting in Summerville

Officer-involved shooting in Summerville

Monday, December 26, 2023–1:00 p.m. -WZQZ Radio- Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader and Summerville Police Chief Harold Tucker released the following statement regarding an officer-involved shooting in which a murder suspect was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Christmas Eve on Highland Avenue in Summerville: On Christmas Eve the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office…read more

Georgia gas price average spiked ahead of Christmas

Georgia gas price average spiked ahead of Christmas

Monday, December 25, 2023–9:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.01 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents more than a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 31 cents more than this time last year. It now…read more