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June 12, 2026

Heat Safety Important for Pets and Livestock Across Northwest Georgia

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With temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values approaching 100 degrees across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, animal owners are being reminded to take extra precautions to protect pets and livestock from dangerous heat-related illnesses.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Home Cooling Tips as Summer Heat Builds Across Northwest Georgia

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With temperatures expected to reach the lower and middle 90s and heat index values approaching 100 degrees, residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia may be looking for ways to stay comfortable while keeping energy costs under control.

May 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

NWGA Public Health Director Offers Tips To Stay Safe In Summer Heat

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With summer quickly approaching and temperatures already climbing across Northwest Georgia, local health officials are reminding residents to take precautions when spending time outdoors.

January 25, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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.