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August 21, 2026

Chattooga County Schools On Two-Hour Delay Following Overnight Power Outages

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Chattooga County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Friday, August 21, due to a power outage affecting the Lyerly area.

The delay comes after thunderstorms moved through Northwest Georgia overnight, leaving multiple widespread power outages across Chattooga and Floyd counties.

Georgia Power is reporting numerous outages across the region this morning, with one of the largest outages affecting the Lyerly area.

The overnight storms brought heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds to portions of Northwest Georgia, resulting in power interruptions as residents began their Friday morning.

Because of the outage in Lyerly, Chattooga County School System officials made the decision to delay the start of school by two hours.

Parents, students and school employees should plan for school operations to begin two hours later than the normal Friday schedule.

Georgia Power crews are working to restore electricity to affected customers across Chattooga and Floyd counties.

Residents should use caution around any downed trees or power lines and should never approach or attempt to move a downed electrical line.

WZQZ News will continue to provide updates on the power outages and any additional schedule changes as information becomes available.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Heat Continues Monday With Strong Storms Possible In North Georgia

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Dangerous heat will remain the biggest weather concern across Northwest Georgia today, but forecasters are also watching the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms to move into North Georgia later Monday evening.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Heat Continues For Northwest Georgia

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Dangerous summer heat will remain the main weather concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through Monday, with heat index values climbing above 100 degrees and the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms developing across far North Georgia Monday afternoon and evening.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Oppressive Heat Continues Across Northwest Georgia; Heat Index Could Reach 103 Today

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Dangerous summer heat will remain the main weather concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this weekend, with triple-digit heat index values expected and only limited relief during the overnight hours.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory In Effect As Dangerous Heat Builds Across Northwest Georgia

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Dangerous heat and humidity will be the main weather concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the weekend, with heat index values climbing into the triple digits and little relief expected overnight.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Sunday With Afternoon Storms Possible Across Northwest Georgia

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Hot and humid summertime weather continues across Northwest Georgia today, with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s and scattered thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. A few storms across far North Georgia could become strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts.

August 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Slow-Moving Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Concerns

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Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop again across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this afternoon, bringing the potential for gusty winds, heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding.

August 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Strong Storms And Heavy Rain Expected Across Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for a wet weekend as widespread showers and thunderstorms move into the area beginning this morning and continuing through Sunday.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory Issued As Dangerous Heat Grips Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for dangerous heat today, with heat index values expected to climb as high as 106 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday for nearly all of north and central Georgia.

July 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Weekend Thunderstorms Give Way to Rising Heat and Humidity Next Week

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for a classic mid-summer weather pattern over the coming days, featuring scattered afternoon thunderstorms to start the weekend followed by a steady climb in temperatures heading into next week.