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October 8, 2026

National Weather Service Warns Of Prolonged Strong Winds Across Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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The National Weather Service in Peachtree City is warning residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to prepare for an extended period of strong, gusty winds beginning Friday night and continuing through Sunday morning.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival Canceled Due To Weather; Indoor Celebration Still Planned Saturday

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Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival Canceled Due to Inclement Weather; Indoor Renaissance Celebration Planned

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gov. Kemp Declares State Of Emergency For All 159 Georgia Counties Ahead Of Hurricane Isaias

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an updated State of Emergency covering all 159 Georgia counties as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, bringing the threat of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and possible tornadoes to the state.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

High Wind And Flood Watches Issued For Chattooga County As Hurricane Isaias Approaches

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous weekend of weather as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville To Offer Free Sandbags Ahead Of Forecast Storms

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With storms expected to move through the area over the next several days, the City of Summerville is encouraging residents and local business owners to prepare for the possibility of high winds and localized flooding.

Beginning Friday morning, October 9, sand and bags will be available to residents who need to protect their property from potential rising water.

The supplies will be available at the city lot on Henry Street, directly behind the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in Summerville.

City officials say the sandbag station will be self-service, meaning residents will be responsible for filling their own bags.

The City of Summerville is also encouraging residents to take several precautions ahead of the approaching storms, including securing outdoor furniture, trash cans and other loose objects that could be blown around by strong winds.

Homeowners and business owners should inspect gutters and nearby storm drains to make sure water can flow freely and help reduce the risk of localized flooding.

Residents are also encouraged to charge electronic devices and monitor local weather forecasts and warnings as the storm system approaches.

The city is asking residents to share the information with neighbors and local business owners so everyone has an opportunity to prepare for potentially severe weather.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion To Test Tornado Warning Sirens Friday At Noon

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Residents in Trion may hear tornado warning sirens sounding Friday afternoon, but there will be no cause for alarm.

Trion Police Chief David Gilleland has announced that the Town of Trion will conduct a scheduled test of its tornado warning sirens at 12 PM Friday, October 9.

The test is intended to ensure the town’s outdoor warning system is functioning properly and ready to alert residents in the event of severe weather.

Residents who hear the sirens at noon Friday should be aware that the activation is only a scheduled test and does not indicate an actual tornado warning.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Scout Troop 7 Thanks Community For Successful BBQ Fundraiser

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Summerville’s Scout Troop 7 is thanking local residents, businesses, churches and volunteers for helping make its recent BBQ Plate Fundraiser a success.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – October 8, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 8, 2026:

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Warm, Sunny Thursday Before Tropical System Brings Weekend Rain And Wind

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Chattooga County will see another warm and dry day today, but residents should keep an eye on the forecast as a tropical system moving toward the Gulf Coast could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and possibly severe weather to Northwest Georgia this weekend.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Disturbance At China Restaurant In Summerville

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A 55-year-old man was arrested after deputies were called to China Restaurant in Summerville where employees said he was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave.