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October 16, 2026

AAA Warns More Than One-Third Of Drivers Fail To Move Over For Roadside Vehicles

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With National Slow Down, Move Over Day coming up Saturday, October 17, AAA is reminding Georgia motorists that failing to slow down or change lanes for vehicles stopped along the roadside can have deadly consequences.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deputies Seize More Than 15 Pounds Of Cocaine And Fentanyl During Dade County Traffic Stop

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A traffic stop in Dade County resulted in the seizure of more than 15 pounds of suspected illegal drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, and the arrest of a man from Guatemala.

October 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Storm Updates

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10:18 AM:

Chattooga County EMA is reporting numerous downed trees, damaged power poles, downed power lines and hazardous road conditions as Hurricane Isaias impacts the area.

⚠️ HIGHWAY 157 AT PARTAIN ROAD: EXTREME DANGER! A downed power line is reportedly arcing in the roadway, producing balls of fire. AVOID THIS AREA AND STAY AWAY FROM ALL POWER LINES.

⚠️ PEACH ORCHARD ROAD AT MCWHORTER ROAD: ROAD COMPLETELY BLOCKED. A broken power pole and a dead tree lying across the pole are blocking the entire roadway. Motorists should find an alternate route.

⚠️ HIGHWAY 337 – 5000 BLOCK: A tree is leaning over the roadway with power lines involved. A Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office deputy reports the road is passable. Georgia Power has been notified for cleanup.

⚠️ HAIR LAKE ROAD AT RIDGE VIEW DRIVE: Debris is partially blocking the roadway. Use caution.

⚠️ STATE LINE ROAD – CLOUDLAND: A fallen tree is blocking half the roadway in the 1000 block. Chattooga County Public Works has been dispatched to remove the tree.

⚠️ SOUTH LITTLE SAND MOUNTAIN ROAD: A power pole is down in the area, and North Georgia EMC has been notified and is working to restore service. Another tree is blocking the roadway in the 600 block.

⚠️ HIGHWAY 100 NEAR LEGEND HOLLOW ROAD: A fallen tree is blocking half the roadway. The Georgia Department of Transportation has been dispatched for removal.

⚠️ HIGHWAY 27 AT CENTRAL AVENUE: The Georgia State Patrol reports high water near the intersection. Drivers should avoid standing water and use extreme caution.

⚡ POWER OUTAGES IN CHATTOOGA COUNTY

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – MENLO ⚠️

A fallen tree is blocking one lane of the roadway in the 600 block of Edison Street in Menlo.

Menlo maintenance crews are en route to remove the tree and clear the roadway.

Motorists should slow down and use caution when traveling through the area.

This is the latest in a series of storm-related road hazards reported across Chattooga County today.

Stay tuned to WZQZ Radio and ChattoogaInfo.com for continuing updates.

The latest outage figures provided for this update show:

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – CLOUDLAND, CHATTOOGA COUNTY ⚠️

Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency Director Pamela M. Vaughn reports another dangerous situation involving a fallen tree and power lines in the Cloudland area.

1600 BLOCK OF GILREATH MILL ROAD: A tree is lying on power lines and hanging over the roadway.

Callers report that the tree appears unstable and could fall at any time, potentially bringing the power lines down into the road.

Motorists are urged to avoid this area if possible. Do not drive beneath the damaged tree or approach any downed or damaged power lines.

The report comes as emergency personnel and utility crews continue responding to numerous storm-related hazards throughout Chattooga County.

🚨 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS

• Never approach a downed power line. Always assume it is energized.

• Do not attempt to drive over fallen trees or electrical wires.

• Never drive through flooded roadways.

• Avoid damaged areas whenever possible and allow emergency responders, road crews and utility workers room to work.

• Report life-threatening emergencies to 911.

These are reported conditions and may change as crews respond. Road clearance has not been confirmed at the locations listed above.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Charged With False Report After Investigation Into Wrecked Mustang

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A 39-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested after authorities investigated a wreck involving a Ford Mustang and determined that his account of what happened was inconsistent with evidence gathered at the scene.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Now Charged With Homicide By Vehicle In Fatal Highway 114 Crash

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A LaFayette woman previously charged with DUI following a January 2025 crash that killed a Summerville man is now facing a first-degree homicide by vehicle charge.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Patrol Adds Ford Broncos For Off-Road Emergency Response

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The Georgia State Patrol is adding a different type of vehicle to its familiar fleet of patrol cars and SUVs — Ford Broncos equipped for off-road emergency response.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Five Injured, Driver Charged Following Side-By-Side Crash In Menlo

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Five people were injured and the driver was arrested following a side-by-side crash in Menlo Saturday night, according to preliminary information released by the Georgia State Patrol.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cloudland Man Indicted In February Domestic Assault Case

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A Cloudland man accused of threatening a woman with a knife and handgun during a domestic dispute earlier this year has now been indicted by a Chattooga County grand jury.

September 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook