#CRCChattooga | AM 1180 Radio

January 25, 2026

Chattooga Community Resource Center Closing Monday; Warming Shelter Open at North Summerville Gym

Local News, Local News Items #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaStrong, #CommunitySupport, #CRCChattooga, #EmergencyPreparedness, #IceStorm, #NorthSummerville, #PowerOutages, #StaySafe, #summervillega, #TravelAdvisory, #WarmingShelter, #WinterWeather, #WZQZ 0

The Chattooga Community Resource Center (CRC) announced it will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to predicted inclement weather, saying the decision is aimed at keeping volunteers and the community safe. CRC is urging residents to avoid travel unless it’s an emergency, especially as winter weather impacts are expected across the area.

CRC also reminded residents that anyone who loses power and needs a warm place to stay should go to the gym at the old North Summerville School, located behind the Community Resource Center. The gym will be open to all residents as a warming location. If someone cannot make it to the gym, CRC says to call 9-1-1, and transportation can be arranged.

The message from CRC is simple: don’t stay home without heat, food, or help—use the resources available. CRC ended its announcement with a reminder of community strength: “We are in this together. We are Chattooga Strong.”

January 22, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

CRC Chattooga Seeking Volunteers as Warming Shelter Plans Ramp Up Ahead of Possible Extreme Cold

Local News, Local News Items #chattoogacounty, #CommunitySupport, #CRCChattooga, #EmergencyPreparedness, #ExtremeCold, #HelpingHands, #northwestgeorgia, #ServeLocal, #summervillega, #Volunteer, #WarmingShelter, #WarmingStation, #WinterWeather, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

CRC Chattooga is asking for community volunteers as preparations increase for the possibility of opening a warming station this weekend if extreme cold conditions develop. Organizers say the ability to open the shelter depends entirely on having enough volunteers to staff it, noting that without sufficient help, the shelter cannot be operated safely. CRC Chattooga is seeking evening and overnight volunteers, and may also need day-shift volunteers if weather conditions limit travel. The group is also looking for people to help provide meals, which could include simple options like sandwich supplies and bread depending on power conditions, and volunteers willing to offer encouragement and support to guests. Those who can help are asked to use the sign-up link provided by CRC Chattooga to indicate how they can serve.

January 19, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

CRC Chattooga Announces Warming Shelter Plan for Extreme Cold, Seeks Volunteers and Meal Support

Local News, Local News Items #CERTBuilding, #chattoogacounty, #ColdWeatherSafety, #CommunitySupport, #CRCChattooga, #ExtremeCold, #FeedingHope, #HomelessnessAwareness, #MealTrain, #Mentorship, #northwestgeorgia, #ServeLocal, #summervillega, #UnhousedNeighbors, #Volunteer, #WarmingShelter 0

CRC Chattooga says it will once again operate a Warming Shelter at the CERT building when dangerously cold weather hits, thanking County Commissioner Andy Allen and Chattooga County for allowing the site to be used for a second year.