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January 25, 2026

Arctic Cold Grips the U.S., Red Cross Shares 10 Steps to Stay Safe

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Winter is settling in with bitter cold and frigid wind chills—enough to make anyone shiver just thinking about it. Forecasters expect a surge of Arctic air to spread across a large part of the country, from the Midwest to the Northeast, and the cold could linger into next month. With temperatures and wind chills dropping, the risk of frostbite and hypothermia rises, so safety experts say it’s important to take simple precautions now.

January 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Winter Weather Statement from Commissioner Andy Allan

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COMMISSIONER OF CHATTOOGA COUNTY

P. O. Box 211

Summerville, Georgia 30747

Telephone (706) 857-0700

Fax (706) 857-0742

Ice Storm Warning for Chattooga County

Chattooga County, GA — Andy Allen, Chattooga County Commissioner, urges all residents to prepare now for a significant ice storm expected to begin Saturday afternoon, January 24, 2026, and continue into Sunday.

Unfortunately, if this is an all-ice event, it will delay emergency service responses and limit the availability of county work crews. Our public works department is in place, equipped, and ready to respond as conditions allow, but icy roads and hazardous conditions will slow operations and restrict access to some areas.

Please take the following precautions:

• Stay informed. Monitor local news outlets for alerts and updates.

• Remain at home. Travel will be dangerous; avoid driving unless it is an absolute emergency.

• Prepare for outages. Be ready to be without power for a few days in the dangerous cold. Gather warm clothing, blankets, nonperishable food, water, flashlights, and a battery-powered radio or charged devices.

• Check on neighbors. If it is safe to do so, check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors before the storm and after conditions improve.

Operational note: Only essential workers will report on Monday. Nonessential county offices and services may be delayed or closed until conditions are safe.

Our crews are ready and working to keep the community safe, but your best protection is to stay home and stay informed. Please take this storm seriously and prepare now.

Andy Allen

Sole Commissioner Chattooga County

January 23, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AAA Urges Winter Drivers to Prep Vehicles and Plan Ahead as Snow and Ice Make Roads Dangerous

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With snow, ice, and sleet creating hazardous travel conditions, AAA – The Auto Club Group is urging drivers to take proactive steps to stay safe on winter roads. AAA notes winter weather can be deadly, citing U.S. Department of Transportation figures showing 1,300 people are killed and 116,000 injured each year in crashes on snowy or icy pavement.