West Nile Virus concerns have public health officials reminding about mosquito-bite prevention

Public health officials are urging Northwest Georgia residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the 2026 West Nile virus season gets underway earlier and more aggressively than it has in more than two decades.

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Showers and Storms Increase This Afternoon as Wet Weekend Takes Shape Across Northwest Georgia

After another hot summer morning, weather conditions across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia are expected to become increasingly active this afternoon as a series of disturbances brings a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend and into early next week.

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Lyerly Accepting Vendor Applications for Down Home Day Celebration

The Town of Lyerly is now accepting vendor applications for its annual Down Home Day celebration, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Storm Chances Increase Today Ahead of Wet Weekend

A more unsettled weather pattern begins building across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today, bringing a better chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

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Hot, Humid Weather Continues Before Storm Chances Increase This Weekend

Residents across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia can expect another stretch of typical July weather today, with plenty of sunshine, afternoon heat, and only a slight chance of a few pop-up showers or thunderstorms late in the day.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – July 7, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 7, 2026:

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Hot, Humid Week Ahead with Daily Afternoon Storm Chances Increasing by the Weekend

Summer weather will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today with mostly sunny skies and a high near 90 degrees. After a dry start, a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms develops after 2 p.m. Light winds will become westerly around 5 miles per hour during the afternoon before calming again tonight. Any storms that develop should diminish by early evening, with overnight lows falling to around 71.

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Scattered Afternoon Storms Remain In The Forecast This Week For Chattooga County

Hot summer weather will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this week, with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s each afternoon and the daily chance of scattered thunderstorms remaining in the forecast.

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Chattooga County Housing Market Shows Stable Activity Heading Into Summer

The Chattooga County housing market remained relatively stable as the summer selling season continued, with buyers benefiting from a healthy inventory of homes and sellers still receiving offers close to their asking prices.

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Afternoon Storms and Summer Heat Continue Across Chattooga County This Week

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for another hot and humid day today, with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected to develop.

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