Category Archives: Chattooga County

Outdoor burning discouraged on Wednesday

Outdoor burning discouraged on Wednesday

Wednesday, March 26, 2025–8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- A Fire Danger Statement has been issued for Floyd County for today. The statement also applies to Polk and Chattooga Counties. Gordon and Bartow Counties are under a Red Flag Warning. We are looking at relative humidity of 25 percent or less, dry vegetation, and winds of 10-18…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices spring higher

Georgia gas prices spring higher

Monday, March 24, 2025–9:06 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average rose at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents more than a week ago, but still 5 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than last…Continue Reading

Cartersville man killed in plane crash in LaFayette

Cartersville man killed in plane crash in LaFayette

Saturday, March 22, 2025–1:52 p.m. -WZQZ Radio/Staff reports- A small plane crash near Barwick–LaFayette Airport has resulted in the deaths of two people, shocking the local community. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when a Cirrus SR22 aircraft crashed just before landing. An investigator…Continue Reading

Freeze Watch issued for Northwest Georgia

Freeze Watch issued for Northwest Georgia

March 19th, 2025 – 3:40 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Freeze Watch for Northwest that will be in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning. This includes the following counties: Gordon, Floyd, Bartow, Polk, and Paulding. Expected Conditions: How to Prepare:Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:45 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average weakened slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s average is a penny less than a week ago, 11 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than…Continue Reading

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The governor has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the severe weather headed our way. This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Be prepared ahead of time and remain weather-aware as long as this system is…Continue Reading

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Saturday, March 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia is at a moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe storms from around 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. That includes a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We are also at an elevated risk…Continue Reading

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…Continue Reading

Latest on the severe weather threat

Latest on the severe weather threat

Thursday, March 13, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A lot can change in the next couple of days but, at this point, there’s a significant chance of heavy damaging winds with a potential of tornadoes late Saturday into early Sunday. The rain from a weaker storm front could bring rain into Northwest Georgia Friday into early…Continue Reading