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March 7, 2026

Unseasonable Heat and Storm Threat Impact Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing temperatures that feel more like early summer than early March, with forecasters warning that temperatures could remain 15 to 20 degrees above normal through the coming days.

March 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Miss Chattooga County Pageant Set for March 28 at Chattooga High School

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The Miss Chattooga County Pageant 2026 will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 3:00 p.m. at Chattooga High School in the auditorium/cafeteria. Organizers are encouraging contestants to register early and take advantage of the discounted entry fee.

The early registration deadline is March 20 at 11:59 p.m., with an entry fee of $40. Participants who register before that deadline will save $10 compared to the late registration fee. Late registration will remain open until March 26 at 6:00 p.m., with a fee of $50.

Contestants must either live in Chattooga County or attend a school in Chattooga County to be eligible to participate. Reigning winners may not compete in the same category the following year but may enter the next category if their age allows them to move up.

Those interested in entering can complete the application online at https://forms.gle/gFvWcpHQZp3mMdqo8 or by scanning the QR code included on the pageant flyer. Anyone with questions can contact Sandy Blalock at sblalock@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

More information and updates about the pageant can also be found on the event’s Facebook page.

March 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Friday – March 6, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 6, 2026:

March 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia DNR Urges Clean Bird Feeders as Warm Weather Brings Higher Risk of Backyard Bird Illness

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As spring approaches and temperatures warm across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents that clean bird feeders and birdbaths can significantly reduce the spread of disease among backyard birds.

March 5, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Thursday – March 5, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, March 5, 2026:

March 5, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Unseasonably Warm Temperatures and Scattered Storms Expected Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia can expect a stretch of unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend and early next week, with temperatures running 15 to more than 20 degrees above normal for early March.

March 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Alleged DUI and Police Pursuit on Old Highway 27

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A man was arrested after deputies say he fled from a traffic stop and was later found in a wooded area following a pursuit on Old Highway 27.

March 4, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Wednesday – March 4, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 4, 2026:

March 4, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Expected Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia; Rain and Storm Chances Return Friday

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to cloudy skies and areas of patchy fog this morning as warm, moist air moves into the region. Forecasters say a weakening wedge of high pressure has shifted toward the Atlantic, forming more of a Bermuda high pattern. This setup is allowing southeasterly winds to bring warmer and more humid air into the area, gradually pushing temperatures well above normal for early March.

March 4, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Facebook, Instagram Users Report Widespread Login Problems as Meta Services Hit by Outage

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Thousands of users reported trouble accessing Facebook on Tuesday afternoon (March 3, 2026), with complaints ranging from login failures to site and app errors, according to outage-tracking data and published reports.