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August 17, 2026

Summer Heat Brings Higher Power Bills — And Renewed Scrutiny of Georgia Power Rates

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With temperatures pushing into the upper 90s and heat index readings topping 100 degrees across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, air conditioners are working overtime — and many households are seeing the consequences when their electric bills arrive.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Heat Continues For Northwest Georgia

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Dangerous summer heat will remain the main weather concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through Monday, with heat index values climbing above 100 degrees and the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms developing across far North Georgia Monday afternoon and evening.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pet Owners Urged to Protect Animals From Dangerous Summer Heat

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With oppressive heat continuing across Northwest Georgia, the National Weather Service in Atlanta is reminding pet owners that high temperatures can pose a serious danger to dogs, cats and other animals.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Oppressive Heat Continues Across Northwest Georgia; Heat Index Could Reach 103 Today

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Dangerous summer heat will remain the main weather concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this weekend, with triple-digit heat index values expected and only limited relief during the overnight hours.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory In Effect As Dangerous Heat Builds Across Northwest Georgia

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Dangerous heat and humidity will be the main weather concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the weekend, with heat index values climbing into the triple digits and little relief expected overnight.

July 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Extreme Heat Warning In Effect Today; Heat Index Could Reach 111 Degrees

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Dangerous and potentially life-threatening heat is expected across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect from noon until 8 p.m.

June 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Heat Continues Across Chattooga County Through Fourth of July Weekend

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A prolonged stretch of dangerous summer heat will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the Independence Day weekend, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s and heat index values frequently topping 100 degrees.

June 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Protect Pets and Livestock During This Week’s Extreme Heat

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With dangerous heat and heat index values climbing above 100 degrees across Northwest Georgia, veterinarians and agricultural experts are urging pet owners and livestock producers to take extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness.

June 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Heat Expected Across Northwest Georgia This Week

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A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat is expected to impact Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this week, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values frequently reaching between 100 and 105 degrees.

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Fire Conditions As Hot Dry Weather Continues

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are once again under heightened fire weather concerns as dangerously dry conditions and unusually hot temperatures continue through Saturday.