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October 9, 2026

Chattooga County Commissioner Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Hurricane Isaias

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen has declared a local State of Emergency for Chattooga County as the county prepares for potentially dangerous weather associated with Hurricane Isaias.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

National Weather Service Warns Of Prolonged Strong Winds Across Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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The National Weather Service in Peachtree City is warning residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to prepare for an extended period of strong, gusty winds beginning Friday night and continuing through Sunday morning.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

High Wind And Flood Watches Issued For Chattooga County As Hurricane Isaias Approaches

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous weekend of weather as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville To Offer Free Sandbags Ahead Of Forecast Storms

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With storms expected to move through the area over the next several days, the City of Summerville is encouraging residents and local business owners to prepare for the possibility of high winds and localized flooding.

Beginning Friday morning, October 9, sand and bags will be available to residents who need to protect their property from potential rising water.

The supplies will be available at the city lot on Henry Street, directly behind the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in Summerville.

City officials say the sandbag station will be self-service, meaning residents will be responsible for filling their own bags.

The City of Summerville is also encouraging residents to take several precautions ahead of the approaching storms, including securing outdoor furniture, trash cans and other loose objects that could be blown around by strong winds.

Homeowners and business owners should inspect gutters and nearby storm drains to make sure water can flow freely and help reduce the risk of localized flooding.

Residents are also encouraged to charge electronic devices and monitor local weather forecasts and warnings as the storm system approaches.

The city is asking residents to share the information with neighbors and local business owners so everyone has an opportunity to prepare for potentially severe weather.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County CERT Training Gives Residents Skills To Help When Disaster Strikes

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When tornadoes, flooding, severe storms or other emergencies strike, firefighters, law enforcement officers and medical crews can quickly find themselves responding to multiple emergencies at the same time. That is where trained community volunteers can become an important part of the response.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rainy Pattern Continues Across Northwest Georgia; Flooding, Storm Threats Persist Into Early Week

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Residents of Northwest Georgia should prepare for continued chances of rain and thunderstorms through at least early next week, with forecasters warning that locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding remain the primary concerns.

January 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Oakview Health & Rehabilitation Prepares for Storm, Plans for Possible Power and Phone Outages

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Oakview Health & Rehabilitation says it is preparing for the upcoming storm expected to impact the area, and officials want families to know plans are in place to protect residents and maintain operations.

The facility says it has taken proactive measures in anticipation of potential power and phone outages, including stocking emergency supplies and establishing protocols to handle any urgent situations that may arise.

Oakview also emphasized that resident safety and well-being remain the top priority, and staff will continue to monitor conditions closely. The facility says it will prioritize communication with families and will notify loved ones of any urgent developments during the storm.