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Category Archives: Chattooga County

Prepare your home for a winter weather blast

Prepare your home for a winter weather blast

Sunday, January 14, 2023–6:53 p.m. -AAA South- With the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way, AAA reminds homeowners and renters that preparing for inclement weather is essential to avoiding wintertime repairs. Prolonged periods of below-freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a home’s heating system, plumbing, and exterior features. “Maintaining your property is essential to…read more

Winter Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday

Winter Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday

Sunday, January 14, 2024–6:21 p.m -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Floyd, Gordon, Chattooga, Bartow, and Polk Counties from 1 a.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday. The advisory is also in effect for Cherokee County, Alabama. We could see a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing…read more

Latest weather update

Latest weather update

Friday, January 12, 2024–9:05 a.m. -National Weather Service- Storms will begin developing late this morning and into the early afternoon. While the severe threat has been scaled back, any storms that form have the potential to be strong to severe. The best chance for severe weather will be south of a line from Columbus to Macon as…read more

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