Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, along with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), announced significant budget recommendations for the state’s prison system, totaling over $372 million. These recommendations follow an independent assessment by Guidehouse, Inc. and are part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety in Georgia. This move aims to combat crime more effectively, improve support for law enforcement, and build on over $1. 6 billion invested in public safety since Governor Kemp took office.

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214 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...A mix of multiple winter precipitation types are expected.
  Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice
  accumulations up to one third of an inch are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
  northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
  power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
  power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulations have been increased across
  portions of the I20 and I85 corridors.  Additional changes to ice
  and snow amounts are possible with future forecast updates.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

If you have a closing or cancellation, please email us at chattooga1180am@hotmail.com / UPDATED THURSDAY 11:42 PM

FRIDAY CLOSINGS:

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 9, 2025:

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City has issued a Winter Storm Watch for north and central Georgia as a significant winter weather event is expected to unfold over the coming days. High pressure currently dominating the central part of the state will shift eastward today, while a low pressure system developing in the western Gulf of Mexico is set to move northeast, impacting local weather patterns starting Friday morning.

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New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will host “Cast Iron Cookware 101” on January 25, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Visitors will learn how to care for and use cast iron cookware. The rangers will demonstrate how to “season” cast iron cookware and some of the common recipes the Cherokee would use in their everyday life. Visitors will also learn about common ingredients that the Cherokee used for their medicine and food. All ages are invited to this program. Admission is $6-$8 and includes self-guided walking tours and museum admission. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75 (Exit 317) on GA HWY 225 N. near Calhoun, Georgia. Call 706.624.1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for further information.

AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the upcoming Northwest Georgia Health and Wellness Expo, a free event dedicated to promoting health, fitness, nutrition and overall well-being. This event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Forum River Center, second floor, 301 Tribune St, Rome, GA 30161.

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Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, who was one of the first Black students to attend an all-white elementary school in 1960, will give a lecture at Berry College on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is proud to announce the historic appointment of two female Chief Assistant District Attorneys, marking the first time in the circuit’s history that women have held these leadership positions. Known for their dedication, determination, and tenacity, Walker County natives Deanna Reisman and Lynsay Chapman bring over a decade’s worth of prosecutorial experience to the courtroom. Both Ms. Reisman and Ms. Chapman have earned reputations as hard-nosed prosecutors, fiercely committed to upholding the law and seeking justice for victims. Their appointments signify not only a milestone in the circuit’s history but also a testament to their unwavering commitment to ensuring safety and accountability within the community.

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