Dry, Warm Forecast Expected To Worsen Drought Conditions In Northwest Georgia

This week’s forecast  for Northwest Georgia is raising concerns as continued dry and unusually warm conditions are expected to prolong—and potentially worsen—ongoing drought conditions across the region.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – April 12, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, April 12, 2026:

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Red Flag Warning Issued As Fire Danger Rises Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

High fire danger conditions are expected to return across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as very warm, dry weather continues to grip the region.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for far north Georgia, including areas near Chattooga County, from noon through 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Officials say a combination of low humidity, dry vegetation, and breezy winds will create conditions where fires can start easily and spread quickly.

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Chattooga County TANF Job Opening Offers Temporary State Work Opportunity

A job opening in Chattooga County is now being advertised through the Georgia Department of Human Services, but officials say applicants should understand this is not a standard public job posting.

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Georgia Officials Warn Of DDS Text Scam Targeting Drivers

Georgia officials are warning residents to be on alert after a wave of scam text messages claiming to come from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).

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Mrs. Linda Dian Cochran Hunt, Obit (C)

Mrs. Linda Dian Cochran Hunt, age 71 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 in a Rome hospital.

Mrs. Hunt was born on January 6, 1955, daughter of the late Leonard Walker Cochran and Georgia Mae Goodson Cochran.  She was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church and was a retired LPN, serving 17 years at NHC-Rossville and 12 years at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Mrs. Hunt enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by sister, Deborah Ann Price and a brother, Harold “Pee-Wee” Cochran.

Mrs. Hunt is survived by her husband, JW Hunt; daughter and son-in-law, Penni and Mike Ware; sons and daughters-in-law, Nick and Abby Hunt and Adam and Nikki Hunt; sisters and brothers-in-law, Angie and Dewayne Dooley and Wanda and Kenny Chaney; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert and Gina Cochran and Terry Cochran; grandchildren, Caden Ware, Sawyer Hunt, Campbell Hunt, Bryson Hunt, Brianna and Hunter Woody, Tabren Barnett, Gabe Barnett and Ky Hunt; one great granddaughter, Georgia Woody; friends, Margaret Dillard, Darlene Bearden and Linda Dillard; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Hunt will be held Moday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Gilreath and Rev. Kenny Chaney officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Skylar Chaney, Bryson Hunt, Caden Ware, Gabe Barnett, Tabren Barnett and Coy Hefner.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Al Smith, Marcus Blalock and Hunter Woody.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.  At other hours, the family can be reached at 141 Austin Ave. Summerville.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Linda Dian Cochran Hunt.

Mrs. Shirley Ann Newsome Comer, Obit (ER)

MRS. SHIRLEY ANN NEWSOME COMER, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Ellerslie, Georgia, on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Her daughter and granddaughter were by her side at the time of her passing.

She was born to the late Nellie and Henry Newsome on August 18, 1949 in Phenix City, Alabama. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by two brothers the late Tony Newsome and Henry Newsome, Jr. Shirley attended Jordan High School in Columbus, Georgia; later worked at John Wesley Villas in Macon, and later at Walmart in Trion. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures; shopping at Goodwill, cooking for others and making sure everyone around her felt cared for. She was a member of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries and held a deep love for her faith. She also had a special love for Elvin Presley.

Surviving are children, Kimberly (John) Boberg, Larry Griffin, and Gaynelle Griffin; grandchildren Hannah (Jeff) Miller, John (CJ) Colbert, and Lily Griffin; great grandchildren, Gracie, Nova, Nora, Ava and special great grandson, Leland Colbert; siblings, Juanita Underwood, Vickie Newsome, and Shannon Newsome; several Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 14th, at 4:00 P.M. at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 3 until 4 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Shirley- Ann Newsome Comer, who passed away April 4, 2026.

Arrest Report – Saturday – April 11, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, April 11, 2026:

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High Fire Danger, Hot Temperatures Expected Across North Georgia

Dry and increasingly hot conditions are expected to continue across North Georgia through the weekend and into next week, raising concerns about wildfire risk and worsening drought conditions.

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Arrest Report – Friday – April 10, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 10, 2026:

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