Chattooga County EMA Director Eddie Henderson, along with Public Works Director Lamar Canada and other county officials participated in a meeting with the National Weather Service Saturday afternoon about the approaching winter weather. 

Henderson said that the winter storm is still on tract to impact Chattooga County late this evening and into Monday. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says that the winter storm will enter Georgia between 7 PM and midnight on Sunday as snow. 

Temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid to upper 20’s at this time – which means Chattooga County should see mainly snow from the event. Henderson said, "We are looking for 5 – 7 inches of snow as this will be a mostly snow event for Chattooga County. We are under a winter storm watch at present but this will change to a winter storm warning on Sunday." 

Public Works Director Lamar Canada advises all County Public Works equipment is ready in addition to standby equipment if needed. County crews will be working roads as necessary. Personnel are presently on standby and will be called in early as the event requires. 

Chattooga County Commissioner Jason Winters told AM 1180 on Sunday evening that the county is prepared and also has some private contractors lined up to help with snow removal on county roads. 

Commissioner Winters said that the advanced warning about the snowfall has allowed the county to be better prepared for the winter weather event.