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September 23, 2026

NWS: Wet Microburst Caused Trion Storm Damage, Winds May Have Reached 60-70 MPH

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The damaging storm that struck Trion Monday afternoon was not a tornado, according to the National Weather Service, but rather a downburst, likely a wet microburst, capable of producing winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph.

June 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Recent Rains Bring Much-Needed Drought Relief to Northwest Georgia

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Weeks of steady rainfall have brought encouraging news for Northwest Georgia, helping ease drought conditions that have plagued the region for months.

May 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Recent Rains Bring Drought Relief To Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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Weeks of steady rainfall are beginning to make a noticeable difference across Northwest Georgia, with drought conditions continuing to improve throughout the region.

May 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Foggy Start Followed By Cooler, Drier Weather Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents in Chattooga and Floyd counties could see patchy fog this morning, with some areas experiencing dense fog through around 10 AM.

April 11, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

High Fire Danger, Hot Temperatures Expected Across North Georgia

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Dry and increasingly hot conditions are expected to continue across North Georgia through the weekend and into next week, raising concerns about wildfire risk and worsening drought conditions.

April 4, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Drought Conditions Continue In Chattooga County As Rain Chances Increase For Easter Weekend

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Drought conditions are continuing across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia, but forecasters say some relief could be on the way as rain chances increase heading into the Easter weekend.

April 3, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Rain Chances Increase This Weekend For Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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Rain chances will stay fairly limited today across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia, but a wetter pattern is expected to move in as the weekend continues.

March 25, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Warm Then Cooler: Dry Stretch Raises Fire Weather Concerns in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a week of temperature swings, with conditions bouncing from near-normal to well above normal before cooling off again this weekend.

January 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County School Schedule For January 27, 2026

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