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June 4, 2026

Safety Day With The Summerville Fire Department Happening Today At Chattooga Library

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Children and families will have an opportunity to learn about fire safety and meet local firefighters during a special event happening today at the Chattooga County Library in Summerville.

The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is hosting Safety Day with the Summerville Fire Department today at 11 a.m. at the Chattooga Library, located at 360 Farrar Drive.

The event is designed for children ages 0 to 11 and will feature local firefighters sharing important safety information in a fun and engaging environment. Young attendees will also have the opportunity to tour a fire truck, meet firefighters, and learn about the equipment they use to protect the community.

Organizers say the program is intended to help children become more familiar with fire safety practices while giving them a chance to interact with local first responders.

The event is free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this educational opportunity while school is out for the summer.

May 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Outdoor Burning Ban Now In Effect Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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An annual outdoor burning ban is now in effect across Chattooga County and much of north and central Georgia.

April 11, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

High Fire Danger, Hot Temperatures Expected Across North Georgia

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Dry and increasingly hot conditions are expected to continue across North Georgia through the weekend and into next week, raising concerns about wildfire risk and worsening drought conditions.

April 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

High Fire Danger Continues Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Through Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and the broader Northwest Georgia region should remain on alert as high fire danger conditions persist through the weekend. Dry weather, low humidity, and warming temperatures are creating an elevated risk for wildfire activity.

March 31, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Remains Fully In Drought As Dry Conditions Raise Wildfire Concerns

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Chattooga County remains entirely under drought conditions as March comes to a close, highlighting the deepening dry pattern that continues to affect Northwest Georgia. The drought has become a growing concern for local communities, farmers, landowners, and emergency officials as rainfall deficits continue to build and the landscape becomes increasingly dry.

March 29, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

High Fire Danger In Effect Today Across Much Of North Georgia

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Fire officials are warning that high fire danger conditions are expected today, Sunday, across much of North Georgia, with the threat lasting from the morning hours into the evening.

March 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Elevated Fire Danger, Pleasant Conditions Expected Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect mild and dry conditions through midweek, but officials are warning of an increased fire danger Tuesday afternoon into the evening.

A weak wedge of cooler air is settling into the region, bringing partly cloudy skies, gusty northeast winds, and seasonable temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Behind a recent cold front, much drier air has moved in, dropping humidity levels into the 20–30% range.

Forecasters say areas north of I-20, including Northwest Georgia, could see relative humidity fall below 25% for several hours Tuesday. Combined with dry vegetation and breezy conditions, this has prompted a high fire danger alert for the region.

Conditions remain calm and dry into Wednesday, with little to no chance of rain. However, a warming trend begins later in the week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s by Thursday.

A weak cold front could bring a slight chance of scattered showers to far north Georgia by Friday, but overall, quiet and seasonable weather is expected heading into the weekend.

Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning during peak fire danger periods and to use caution with anything that could spark a fire.

Today

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

February 21, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Rain and Thunderstorms Soak Chattooga County Today; Gusty, Colder Air Arrives Tonight

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Keep the umbrella handy across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today as a weather system brings widespread rain showers with occasional thunderstorms. The steadiest rain is expected through the daytime hours, and while the more significant severe weather threat is aimed farther south in Georgia, brief heavier downpours and isolated lightning are still possible locally at times.

February 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Fire Danger and Strong Winds Impact Chattooga County, Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are dealing with a mix of cold, wind, and fire weather concerns this weekend as a Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for much of north and east central Georgia on Saturday.

January 18, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Forestry Commission Urges Wildfire Awareness as Peak Season Ramps Up Across Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia is entering the heart of the state’s most active wildfire season, which typically stretches from January through April, and officials say this year is lining up with that familiar trend. Dry vegetation, gusty winds, and low humidity can combine quickly to turn a small spark into a fast-moving fire — especially during warm, breezy afternoons.