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March 26, 2026

Near Record Heat Friday Across Northwest Georgia Before Sharp Weekend Cooldown

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are preparing for a surge of unseasonably hot weather Friday, with temperatures expected to climb near record highs before a cool-down this weekend.

March 25, 2026

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Warm Then Cooler: Dry Stretch Raises Fire Weather Concerns in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a week of temperature swings, with conditions bouncing from near-normal to well above normal before cooling off again this weekend.

March 21, 2026

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Drought Conditions Persist Across Northwest Georgia

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Dry conditions continue to impact northwest Georgia, with Chattooga, Walker, Floyd, and Gordon counties all experiencing ongoing drought concerns as of mid-March.

March 20, 2026

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Unseasonably Warm, Dry Weather Continues Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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A stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather is expected to continue across Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia through the weekend and into early next week.

December 28, 2025

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Dry Conditions Persist Across Northwest Georgia as Drought Concerns Linger into Winter

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Georgia is experiencing ongoing dry conditions and drought pressure as the state heads into the winter months. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, large portions of Georgia are showing signs of dryness or drought, with drought classifications ranging from abnormally dry (D0) to moderate drought (D1) in many regions. U.S. Drought Monitor