A water main break at the four-way stop in Menlo is affecting water pressure for some Menlo Water customers. Crews are on the scene repairing the break – 7:25 PM Saturday January 11, 2025
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen told WZQZ News as of 11 AM, most roads in the county are in good shape. Notable exceptions are areas on Little Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The commissioner says that right now, public works is focusing on State Line Road and Gilreath Mill Road at Cloudland. Travelers in the higher elevations should continue to use extra caution. The commissioner and sheriff’s department will be monitoring roads overnight, but Commissioner Allen says there could be isolated slick spots on Sunday morning and drivers should continue to use caution..
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says there are still some icy and slick spots on the roadways this morning. Chattooga County Public Works and the Georgia DOT are working on roadways this morning. Here are some of the areas you may encounter some slick spots:
Silver Hill Road
Foster Manning Road
Welcome Hill Road at Old Justice Road
Ridgeway Road at Tatum Road intersection
Hollow Road
Cummings Road
Highway 157 at Cloudland
South Little Sand Mountain Road
After a day of winter weather on Friday, temperatures are around 32 degrees this morning and are predicted to rise into the upper 30s later today, improving conditions and drying the roads. However, wind is a concern today.
There are no arrests from the docket records of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office to report for Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Smith Iron Works in Lyerly – Closed Saturday (Reopen on Monday)
United Community Bank – Closed Saturday (Reopen on Monday)
The Georgia Department of Education is starting new initiatives to reduce chronic absenteeism, which is when students miss 10% or more of school days.
U. S. Senator Jon Ossoff is advocating for Georgia veterans by insisting on the timely delivery of essential medical prescriptions and Veterans Affairs (VA) appointment notices by the United States Postal Service (USPS). He has raised concerns about delays that are affecting veterans’ health and launched an inquiry to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about these issues. Ossoff highlighted the importance of delivering time-sensitive information promptly, stating that such delays can have serious consequences for veterans’ wellbeing. He has been active in holding USPS accountable, sponsors the Postmaster General Reform Act of 2024, and has previously raised issues regarding delayed mail affecting IRS filings and court documents.
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The Trion Fire Department reported a major power outage on Williams Cemetery Road Friday night due to a tree falling on power lines. This happened after a cold, snowy day with gusty winds. Firefighters and Georgia Power crews arrived to assess the damage and restore power. Residents were without electricity as repairs were made. According to Georgia Power, 47 customers were affected by the power outage.
Concerns over home heating safety were thrust into the spotlight this week as a devastating house fire claimed the lives of three young children and two adults near the Georgia-Tennessee line. The tragic incident occurred before dawn on Wednesday in Cohutta.