#GeorgiaDrought – AM 1180 Radio

Recent Rains Bring Drought Relief To Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

Jimmy Holbrook — Sat, 30 May 2026 04:27:27 +0000

Weeks of steady rainfall are beginning to make a noticeable difference across Northwest Georgia, with drought conditions continuing to improve throughout the region. According to…

Drought Conditions Continue Across Chattooga County Despite Holiday Rain Chances

Jimmy Holbrook — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:39:29 +0000

Despite several rounds of rainfall across Northwest Georgia in recent days, drought conditions continue to persist in Chattooga County, according to weather officials and drought…

Drought Conditions Continue Across Chattooga County Despite Recent Rainfall

Jimmy Holbrook — Sat, 16 May 2026 04:17:46 +0000

Even with several rounds of recent rainfall across northwest Georgia, drought conditions continue to grip Chattooga County and much of the Southeast. According to the…

Georgia Drought Driving Up Hay Prices for Farmers and Livestock Owners

Jimmy Holbrook — Sat, 02 May 2026 04:45:32 +0000

Ongoing drought conditions across Georgia are creating challenges for farmers and livestock owners, with hay supplies tightening and prices climbing. Recent data shows nearly all…

Drought Conditions Worsen Across Georgia, Including Northwest Region

Jimmy Holbrook — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:17:06 +0000

Drought conditions continue to intensify across Georgia, with new data showing much of the state now experiencing severe to extreme drought levels. According to the…

Fire Danger Statement in Effect as Heat, Dry Air, and Drought Grip Georgia

Jimmy Holbrook — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:52:46 +0000

A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect across portions of north and central Georgia as dry vegetation, low humidity, and unusually warm temperatures continue to…

Drought Conditions Persist Across Northwest Georgia Despite Weekend Rainfall

WZQZ NEWS — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:01:56 +0000

Drought conditions continue to grip Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, and this weekend’s round of showers and storms is expected to do little to improve…

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

WZQZ NEWS — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:57:18 +0000

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…

Severe Drought Persists Across Georgia; Northwest Georgia Counties Remain Dry Despite Weekend Rain

WZQZ NEWS — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:46:57 +0000

Drought conditions continue to grip Georgia, with 87.4% of the state now classified under at least D2 (Severe Drought) conditions — the highest statewide coverage…

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

WZQZ NEWS — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:57:17 +0000

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…