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July 19, 2026

Scattered Storms, Damaging Winds and Dangerous Heat Expected Across Northwest Georgia This Week

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Residents of Chattooga County and northwest Georgia should prepare for another hot and humid week with daily chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms, some of which could become strong or severe.

July 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Highlights Career and Technical Education Opportunities

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Students in the Chattooga County School System will have access to a wide range of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs during the 2026-2027 school year, preparing them for college, technical education and careers in high-demand fields.

The CTAE program is offered at Chattooga High School, Summerville Middle School, Lyerly Middle School and Menlo Middle School. School officials say the courses are available to all students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or limited English proficiency.

Available pathways include agriculture, allied health, certified nursing assistant, carpentry, cloud computing, criminal investigations, electrical, automotive technology, masonry, plumbing, sheet metal, welding, sports nutrition, patient care, plant science, work-based learning and youth apprenticeship programs.

For more information about Chattooga County’s CTAE programs, contact Angie Culbert, CTAE Director and Assistant Principal, at aculbert@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

July 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – July 18, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, July 18, 2026:

July 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Saturday with Afternoon Storm Chances

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A hot and muggy Saturday is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon.

July 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Weather Continues With Daily Afternoon Storm Chances

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Hot and humid conditions will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia through the weekend, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms providing only temporary relief from the heat.

July 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat, Humidity And Afternoon Storm Chances Continue Through The Weekend

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A typical summertime weather pattern returns to Chattooga County and northwest Georgia Thursday, bringing hot and humid conditions along with another chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – July 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, July 15, 2026:

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Humidity Sticks Around as Heat Builds; Typical Summer Storm Pattern Returns Through Next Week

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Northwest Georgia will continue to experience warm, humid weather with daily opportunities for afternoon and evening thunderstorms through at least early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Release 2026-2027 School Supply Lists

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With the first day of school just a few weeks away, Chattooga County Schools has made school supply lists available to help families prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rainy Pattern Continues Today Before Summer Heat Builds Later This Week

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Residents of Chattooga County and northwest Georgia can expect another unsettled day of weather Tuesday as a slow-moving weather system continues to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across the region. While the soaking rainfall has helped ease the recent stretch of extreme heat, forecasters say the pattern will gradually transition back to typical summertime conditions later this week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values once again approaching or exceeding 100 degrees.