A blast of winter air is settling over Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia Monday, and the National Weather Service in Peachtree City is warning that some roads could turn slick in spots during the morning hours.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, January 25, 2026:
Much of Georgia is starting this Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, with freezing rain and sleet, but for folks here in Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia, the main issue early today has been heavy rain. Temperatures around daybreak were near to slightly above freezing, helping keep most roads wet instead of icy to start the morning. Even so, the steady rainfall can still create hazardous travel, especially with reduced visibility, standing water in low spots, and slick conditions where oil and debris collect on the roadway.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 24, 2026:
As a winter storm moves into Northwest Georgia, emergency management and local agencies across Chattooga County are urging residents to stay informed, prepare now, and avoid travel if icing develops.
Chattooga County EMA 911 says some customers with certain cell phone providers may currently have trouble reaching the agency on its non-emergency phone lines. Officials say the issue has been reported, but until service is restored, residents who need to contact EMA 911 should use one of the following numbers: 706-578-2244, 706-591-3012, or 706-728-4409.
For emergencies, residents should continue to dial 911.
The Trion Recreation Department has announced that all games will be cancelled for Saturday. The recreation center will also be closed due to the weather.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, January 23, 2026:
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday that Georgia’s unemployment rate for December 2025 was 3.6%, up slightly from a revised 3.5% in November. GDOL said Georgia’s rate remained 0.8 percentage point below the national unemployment rate, and matched the state’s rate from one year ago.