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October 10, 2026

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

North Georgia EMC Operation Round Up Awards Nearly $5,000 To Organizations Serving Chattooga County

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Nine nonprofit organizations serving Chattooga County are receiving nearly $5,000 through North Georgia EMC’s Operation Round Up program.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

North Georgia EMC Operation Round Up Awards $5,350 In Chattooga County

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Five organizations serving Chattooga County received a combined $5,350 through North Georgia EMC’s Operation Round Up program during the cooperative’s Spring 2026 grant cycle.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

North Georgia EMC To Begin Charging $2 Monthly Fee For Paper Bills

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North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation customers who still receive their monthly electric bill through the mail will soon have to pay extra for that service.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

North Georgia EMC Warns Members About Disconnect Scam Calls And Texts

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North Georgia EMC is warning its members to be on alert for scam phone calls and text messages threatening to disconnect electric service.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summer Heat Brings Higher Power Bills — And Renewed Scrutiny of Georgia Power Rates

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With temperatures pushing into the upper 90s and heat index readings topping 100 degrees across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, air conditioners are working overtime — and many households are seeing the consequences when their electric bills arrive.

June 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

TVA Investing Billions To Meet Growing Power Demand Across The Tennessee Valley

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As population growth, industrial expansion, and increased electricity usage continue across the Southeast, the Tennessee Valley Authority is making major investments in power generation and grid infrastructure to meet rising demand throughout its seven-state service region.

April 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Tree Giveaway Announced By North Georgia EMC

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North Georgia EMC is once again helping members go green with its annual tree giveaway.

The utility will give away up to 200 free trees on Thursday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of its Energy Saving Tree Program.

Trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of one tree per member. Participants must bring a copy of their NGEMC power bill to claim a tree.

Pickup locations include NGEMC offices in Calhoun, Dalton, and Fort Oglethorpe.

Available tree varieties may include Bur Oak, Red Sunset Maple, White Fringe Tree, Chickasaw Plum, and Highbush Blueberry, while supplies last.

The program is designed to help homeowners plant trees in the right locations to reduce energy costs by providing shade and lowering cooling needs during the summer months.

The giveaway is open to NGEMC members only.

January 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

North Georgia EMC Sent Crews to Assist Co-ops Hard Hit by Winter Storm Fern

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North Georgia EMC sent line crews to help restore power in other areas after Winter Storm Fern, using the mutual-aid network that electric cooperatives rely on when storms cause widespread damage. NGEMC said it has both provided and received assistance through this system in past emergencies.

After it became clear NGEMC’s service area missed the worst impacts of the storm, three NGEMC crews were dispatched Sunday to regions hit much harder. One crew assisted Amicalola EMC on Sunday before continuing on to Habersham EMC in northeast Georgia on Monday, January 26. Two additional crews traveled north to support Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative in Tennessee.

NGEMC asked residents to keep storm victims and the crews working long hours in their thoughts as recovery continued. North Georgia EMC serves 3,614 members in Chattooga County.

January 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Power and North Georgia EMC Suspend Service Disconnections Ahead of Winter Storm

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As a severe winter storm threatens parts of Georgia with the potential for destructive ice and snow, both Georgia Power and North Georgia EMC (NGEMC) have announced temporary suspensions of service disconnections to help keep customers safe during the event.