Extreme Cold Warning in Effect for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through this afternoon for Chattooga County and much of north and central Georgia as a deep arctic air mass drives dangerously low wind chills across the region. Most of Chattooga County only saw a light dusting of snow, but higher elevations on Lookout Mountain picked up around 1 to 2 inches, and the bitter cold and gusty winds could keep slick spots lingering in a few areas. Temperatures trend warmer early this week, with rain chances returning midweek before another cool down.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – February 1, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 1, 2026:

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Final Day for Summerville Spring Sports Registration is Today

Today marks the final day for Spring Sports Registration for the 2026 season through Summerville Parks and Recreation.

Online registration is open through the end of the day today, Sunday, February 1 at www.summervillerec.org.

Sports offered for the spring season include Tee-Ball, Baseball, Softball, and Volleyball.

Officials also remind parents that the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) has updated its age control date for baseball and softball. Player ages for those sports will now be determined based on age as of June 30, 2026.

Summerville Parks and Recreation encourages families to complete registration before the deadline and review the updated age guidelines prior to signing up.

Chattooga County 4-H Invites Youth to Join Poultry Judging Team

Chattooga County 4-H is inviting youth to take part in its Poultry Judging Team, offering a fun and educational opportunity to learn more about the poultry industry.

Participants will learn about egg candling, meat cuts, carcass evaluation, and egg quality grading, along with other hands-on skills. Organizers say students are sure to have an “egg-cellent time” while gaining valuable agricultural knowledge.

An interest meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Chattooga County Ag Center. Those interested are encouraged to attend to learn more about the program and what participation involves.

The 4-H Poultry Judging Team helps students build confidence, decision-making skills, and a deeper understanding of agriculture.

Atrium Health Floyd to Offer Free Blood Pressure Checks, Heart Education Events for American Heart Month

Atrium Health Floyd is offering two free community events this February in observation of American Heart Month, focused on blood pressure screenings and heart-health education.

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Qualifying Underway for Georgia Senate District 53 Special Election

Qualifying is now underway for the District 53 seat in the Georgia State Senate. The Special Election will be held on March 10 in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, and a portion of Floyd Counties to fill the vacancy created by Senator Colton Moore’s qualifying for the special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Georgia Senate Finance Committee Advances SB 382 on Homestead Exemption, Sales Tax Referendum Process

Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) is praising the Senate Committee on Finance after it approved Senate Bill 382, sponsored by Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome). The bill is a Senate Majority Caucus priority for the 2026 Legislative Session.

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Church Cancellations for Sunday, February 1, 2026

Bethlehem Baptist Church

Mount Calvary Baptist Church at Cloudland

Second Baptist Church in Summerville

Faith Baptist Church in Menlo

Trion Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Teloga Baptist Church

Faith Worship Center in LaFayette

LaFayette First United Methodist Church

Fisher’s Chapel Church

Trion Heights Baptist Church

Menlo Methodist Church

Subligna Baptist Church – No Sunday School / Will be having Worship Service

Perennial Springs Baptist Church

Bethel Methodist Church in Gore

Harrell Street Church of God in Trion

 

Chattooga County Crews Treating Roads as Light Snow Falls, Extreme Cold Warning Begins Tonight

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen says crews are starting to see minor accumulation on some roads, but nothing serious at this time. He says county work crews are out treating a few locations in the northern end of the county and in higher elevations, and another update is expected later this afternoon.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – January 31, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 31, 2026:

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