Motorists across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama are continuing to see higher prices at the pump this week as rising crude oil costs and strong summer travel demand push gasoline prices upward.
Americans may be one step closer to ending the twice-a-year clock change.
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Sunshine Protection Act, legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide. The bipartisan measure passed by a 308-117 vote and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. If approved there and signed by President Donald Trump, Americans in most states would no longer “spring forward” in March and “fall back” in November.
The Georgia Lottery is celebrating another banner year, transferring a record $1.54 billion to Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs during fiscal year 2026.
Hot and humid summer weather will continue across Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia through much of the upcoming week, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the lower 90s and heat index values reaching around 100 to 101 degrees. Residents spending time outdoors should take frequent breaks, stay hydrated, and avoid prolonged activity during the hottest part of the afternoon.
Today will be mostly sunny with only a slight chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms developing after 2 p.m. Any storms that do form will be isolated but could bring brief heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds before ending this evening.
Tuesday looks very similar, with mostly sunny skies, highs around 93 degrees, and another hot afternoon. Rain chances remain low through most of the day.
The weather pattern begins to change Wednesday as moisture increases across the region. While a few showers are possible early, the better chance for widespread showers and thunderstorms arrives during the afternoon and continues into Wednesday night. Rain chances climb to around 60 percent, making Wednesday the wettest day of the forecast period.
From Thursday through the weekend, expect a more typical summertime pattern. Each afternoon and evening will bring at least a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, while highs ease slightly into the upper 80s. No day appears to be a washout, but outdoor plans could be interrupted by passing storms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
Overall, northwest Georgia can expect another week of summer heat, high humidity, and increasing opportunities for scattered thunderstorms as the week progresses.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says he is considering a temporary moratorium on certain tiny home, container home and other non-traditional development projects while the county reviews how those projects should be regulated in the future.
The City of LaFayette is investing in the future of its youth wrestling program with the construction of a new dedicated facility, providing a permanent home for a program that has grown significantly over the past decade.
Chattooga County is partnering with the University of Georgia to strengthen its cybersecurity through the UGA CyberArch Program, a statewide initiative that helps local governments identify vulnerabilities, assess risk and improve their digital defenses.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 24, 2023:
Monday, March 20th, GA Forestry will be conducting a prescribed burn along the Southside of Taylor’s Ridge.