Walker County is moving closer to establishing new regulations governing the construction and operation of large data centers, with a special study committee recommending tighter restrictions on backup generators, water use and financial protections for the county.
Drought conditions have expanded across Chattooga County, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor showing the entire county now classified as being in moderate drought.
Dry conditions are worsening in Chattooga County, with a portion of the county now officially classified as being in moderate drought.
Weeks of steady rainfall have brought encouraging news for Northwest Georgia, helping ease drought conditions that have plagued the region for months.
The Chattooga County Extension Office is urging local agricultural producers to review a USDA Forest Service resource focused on drought conditions and land management strategies.
The Town of Trion water system is reminding its customers that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has issued a statewide Level 1 drought response as dry conditions continue to impact much of Georgia, including Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.
Drought conditions continue to grip Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia, with little relief in sight even as rain moves into the forecast.
Drought conditions continue to grip Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, and this weekend’s round of showers and storms is expected to do little to improve the situation. While some areas picked up between a quarter and three-quarters of an inch of rain, experts say that amount is far below what’s needed to make a meaningful dent in the region’s rainfall deficit.
Georgia is experiencing ongoing dry conditions and drought pressure as the state heads into the winter months. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, large portions of Georgia are showing signs of dryness or drought, with drought classifications ranging from abnormally dry (D0) to moderate drought (D1) in many regions. U.S. Drought Monitor
