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June 13, 2026

Storm Chances Return After Hot Saturday Across Northwest Georgia

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A hot and mainly dry Saturday is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with temperatures climbing to around 92 degrees this afternoon. When humidity is factored in, heat index values could approach 99 degrees, making it feel significantly hotter during the peak afternoon hours.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat And Storm Chances Increase Across Chattooga County This Weekend

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A taste of summer’s full force is arriving in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia as temperatures climb into the 90s and humidity pushes heat index values close to — and in some locations above — 100 degrees through the weekend.

June 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Stormy Pattern Keeps Northwest Georgia on Alert This Week

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A damp and unsettled weather pattern will remain parked over North Georgia this week, bringing repeated opportunities for showers and thunderstorms across Chattooga County and surrounding areas.

June 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mosquito Population Expected To Surge Across Georgia This Summer

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Georgians may want to keep the bug spray handy this summer as experts warn that mosquito populations are expected to be especially active across the state.

May 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Georgia and Alabama

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Agriculture and animal health officials in Georgia and Alabama are urging livestock owners, pet owners, and outdoor enthusiasts to be on alert after the Asian Longhorned Tick was confirmed in multiple counties across the region.

May 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Officials Urge ATV Safety As Summer Riding Season Begins

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With school letting out and summer getting underway, safety officials are reminding families across Northwest Georgia to use caution when riding ATVs and other off-road vehicles.

April 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tick Bites Sending More Americans to the ER, CDC Warns

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Health officials are raising concerns as new data shows tick bites are sending more people to emergency rooms at the highest rate in nearly a decade.

April 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Snake Sightings Increase Across Northwest Georgia As Warmer Weather Arrives

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As spring temperatures rise across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia, wildlife officials say residents can expect to see more snakes becoming active in yards, gardens, and neighborhoods.

April 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Warmer Weather, Summer Break Bring Renewed Push for ATV Safety in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama

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With warmer weather settling in and school set to let out in just a few weeks, families across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama are being reminded that ATV season also brings a higher risk of serious and sometimes deadly crashes.

April 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Ongoing Drought Persists Across Northwest Georgia Despite Rain Chances

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Drought conditions continue to grip Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia, with little relief in sight even as rain moves into the forecast.