#northwestgeorgia | AM 1180 Radio

January 18, 2026

City of Summerville Shares Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes as Freezing Temperatures Move In

Local News, Local News Items #chattoogacounty, #CityOfSummerville, #ColdTemps, #CommunityReminder, #DisconnectHoses, #DripFaucets, #FrozenPipes, #georgiaweather, #HomeSafety, #KnowYourShutoff, #northwestgeorgia, #PipeProtection, #summervillega, #WeatherAlert, #WinterWeather 0

With freezing temperatures in the forecast, the City of Summerville is urging residents to take a few simple steps now to help prevent frozen and bursting pipes during the cold snap.

City officials recommend dripping faucets with a very thin stream of water — about the size of a pencil lead — especially for fixtures on exterior walls. Residents are also encouraged to open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors so warmer indoor air can circulate around plumbing that may be tucked against outside walls.

Another important step is disconnecting garden hoses from outdoor spigots. If available, insulated foam covers can also be placed over exterior faucets to help reduce freezing risk. The city also reminds households to make sure everyone knows where the main water shut-off valve is located, so water can be turned off quickly if a pipe bursts.

For questions or assistance, residents can contact the City of Summerville at 706-859-0900.

January 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Cold Front Brings Scattered Showers to Northwest Georgia; Snow Possible in Parts of South Georgia Late Tonight into Sunday

Local News, Local News Items #BlackIce, #CentralGeorgia, #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaCountySheriffsOffice, #ColdFront, #georgiaweather, #January17, #northwestgeorgia, #RainShowers, #SaturdayJanuary172026, #SnowPossible, #SouthGeorgia, #TravelAlert, #WeekendWeather, #WinterWeather 0

A cold front is pushing into Northwest Georgia this morning, bringing periods of light, hit-or-miss showers as it advances south and east. In Chattooga County, the pattern favors scattered rain that becomes more broken and less organized through the day, with rainfall amounts generally staying on the lighter side. Temperatures will remain chilly but typical for mid-January, with afternoon readings mainly in the 50s across much of Northwest Georgia outside of the higher terrain.

January 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Summerville Adopts Water Leak Protection Program to Help Residents Avoid Surprise Bills

Local News, Local News Items #chattoogacounty, #CityHall, #LeakProtectionProgram, #LocalGovernment, #northwestgeorgia, #PublicNotice, #summervillecitycouncil, #summervillega, #UtilityBillRelief, #WaterCustomers, #WaterDepartment, #WaterLeakProtection 0

The City of Summerville has approved a new Water Leak Protection Program designed to help residential water customers avoid the financial shock that can come from undetected leaks. City officials say the program was created to provide peace of mind for households when an unintentional pipe failure or hidden leak leads to unusually high water usage and an unexpected bill. By adopting the resolution, the Mayor and City Council are establishing a safety net intended to reduce the burden on families who may not realize a leak is happening until the utility statement arrives.

January 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Sarah Husser Named Director of Atrium Health FloydSpirit Foundation

Local News, Local News Items #atriumhealthfloyd, #CancerNavigators, #CommunityHealth, #floydcountyga, #FloydSpiritFoundation, #Fundraising, #HealthcareNews, #HospitalSupport, #LocalNews, #NonprofitLeadership, #northwestgeorgia, #Philanthropy, #RegionalHealth, #RomeGA 0

Atrium Health Floyd has selected Sarah Husser to lead the FloydSpirit Foundation, the newly rebranded name for Atrium Health Floyd’s former Floyd Healthcare Foundation. The foundation serves as the system’s fundraising and “friend-raising” arm, supporting programs and resources that strengthen care and expand community health initiatives tied to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center and its affiliates.

January 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

“Sometimes, Hope Sounds Like the Voice of a Middle Schooler”: Trion Students Share What’s Positive in Their Lives

Local News, Local News Items #chattoogacounty, #Encouragement, #Hope, #Kindness, #LocalNews, #MentalHealthMatters, #northwestgeorgia, #PositiveNews, #SchoolCommunity, #SourcesOfStrength, #StudentLeadership, #StudentVoices, #trionga, #TrionMiddleSchool 0

A new video from Trion Middle School is shining a light on student voices and everyday encouragement, as students took a moment to share what’s going right in their world.

January 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission Sets Jan. 20 Meeting in LaFayette

Local News, Local News Items #ChickamaugaGA, #ChieftainsTrail, #CommunityMeeting, #HistoricMarkers, #HistoricPreservation, #HistoryMatters, #LaFayetteGA, #LocalGovernment, #LocalNews, #northwestgeorgia, #PublicLibrary, #WalkerCounty, #WalkerCountyGA, #WCHPC 0

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission (WCHPC) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library, located at 305 South Duke Street in LaFayette.

January 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Polk Democrats Stand by Endorsement of Shawn Harris After Two More Democrats Enter GA-14 Special Election

Local News, Local News Items #CampaignTrail, #CedartownGA, #Election2026, #GA14, #georgiapolitics, #JimDavis, #JonathanHobbs, #LocalNews, #northwestgeorgia, #PolkCounty, #PolkCountyDemocrats, #RockmartGA, #ShawnHarris, #SpecialElection, #USCongress 0

The Polk County Democratic Committee says it is standing by its endorsement of Shawn Harris for U.S. Congress, even after two additional Polk County candidates qualified as Democrats to run for the open seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.

January 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Makerspace Monday Returns to Chattooga Library Jan. 26 — Registration Required

Local News, Local News Items #3DPrinting, #AdultPrograms, #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaLibrary, #CommunityEvents, #Cricut, #LaserEngraving, #LibraryEvents, #Makerspace, #MakerspaceMonday, #northwestgeorgia, #summervillega 0

Adults in Chattooga County can get hands-on with creative technology later this month during Makerspace Monday at the Chattooga Library.

The event is set for Monday, January 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville. Organizers say the program is open to ages 18 and up, and registration is required.

Participants can sign up for a time slot to use makerspace equipment such as a Cricut, 3-D printers, a large-format printer, and a laser engraver. Materials are available at cost, or attendees can bring their own.

January 16, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS