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January 31, 2026

Church Cancellations for Sunday, February 1, 2026

Bethlehem Baptist Church

Mount Calvary Baptist Church at Cloudland

Second Baptist Church in Summerville

Faith Baptist Church in Menlo

Trion Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Teloga Baptist Church

Faith Worship Center in LaFayette

LaFayette First United Methodist Church

Fisher’s Chapel Church

Trion Heights Baptist Church

Menlo Methodist Church

Subligna Baptist Church – No Sunday School / Will be having Worship Service

Perennial Springs Baptist Church

Bethel Methodist Church in Gore

Harrell Street Church of God in Trion

January 31, 2026

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Light Snow Showers Expected in Northwest Georgia, Dangerous Cold and Wind Chills Follow

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Snow at Cloudland (5AM) Saturday morning (Photo Credit: Wendy Brown)

While the heaviest snowfall is expected to remain east of our area, Chattooga, Floyd, and Walker Counties in Northwest Georgia will see light snow showers this morning, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.

January 29, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Winter Weather Focus Shifts East Again, Bitter Cold Targets Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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Once again, Georgia and much of the Deep South appear headed for a round of winter weather this weekend, but like last weekend, the best chance for frozen precipitation looks to stay mainly east of Chattooga, Floyd, and Walker Counties. The National Weather Service says confidence continues to increase for measurable snowfall across parts of northeast and east-central Georgia between Friday night and Saturday night, prompting a Winter Storm Watch for those areas.

January 25, 2026

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Arctic Cold Grips the U.S., Red Cross Shares 10 Steps to Stay Safe

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Winter is settling in with bitter cold and frigid wind chills—enough to make anyone shiver just thinking about it. Forecasters expect a surge of Arctic air to spread across a large part of the country, from the Midwest to the Northeast, and the cold could linger into next month. With temperatures and wind chills dropping, the risk of frostbite and hypothermia rises, so safety experts say it’s important to take simple precautions now.

January 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper Urges Georgians to Prepare for Extreme Cold, Winter Storm Impacts

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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper is urging Georgians to prepare as extremely cold weather moves into parts of the state, with a potential winter storm expected to bring ice and snow beginning Friday night and lasting through the weekend. Harper says it is critical for pet and livestock owners to take precautions now to keep animals safe and warm, and he also warns that prolonged power outages at agricultural and food production facilities can lead to economic losses and serious food safety concerns.

January 22, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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

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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

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

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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.