Category Archives: Chattooga County

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

Georgia gas price average drops at the pumps

Georgia gas price average drops at the pumps

Monday, March 10, 2025–9:45 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago,…Continue Reading

Time change this weekend

Time change this weekend

Thursday, March 6, 2025–5:55 p.m. -Staff reports- It’s time once again to “spring forward.” Remember to set your clock ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Rome begins at 2 a.m. Sunday and the time change is a perfect time to remind yourself to change the batteries in your smoke alarm…Continue Reading

Residents still being asked to refrain from outdoor burning

Residents still being asked to refrain from outdoor burning

Thursday, March 6, 2025–9:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We may have gotten a little rain this week, but there is still a risk of grass and woods fires in Northwest Georgia. According to Seth Hawkins with the Georgia Forestry Commission, this is kind of an odd time of increased fire risk. “Typically, this is…Continue Reading

Speed detection camera legislation passes in the State House

Speed detection camera legislation passes in the State House

Wednesday, February 5, 2025–10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones. There are currently two operational cameras in the Rome High School Zone on Veterans Memorial Highway and the Main Elementary School Zone on Martin Luther King Jr.…Continue Reading

Latest on the severe weather threat

Latest on the severe weather threat

Tuesday, March 4, 2025–6:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will move through Georgia tonight through Wednesday morning. The thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and a couple brief tornadoes. Strong southerly winds will occur before the storms arrive, and this could result in isolated wind damage as well. The severe threat will conclude…Continue Reading

As March rolls in, Georgia gas prices down slightly

As March rolls in, Georgia gas prices down slightly

Monday, March 3, 2025–11:55 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues its descent at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and…Continue Reading

Fire Danger Statement issued for Monday

Fire Danger Statement issued for Monday

Monday, March 3, 2025–6:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Fire Danger Statement is in effect through 7 PM on Monday. Low relative humidities and dry vegetation will result in hazardous fire weather conditions. Please refer to local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.Continue Reading

High fire danger conditions for Sunday

High fire danger conditions for Sunday

Sunday, March 2, 2025–11:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- High fire danger conditions continue for Sunday afternoon and evening for all of north and central Georgia due to low humidities. Relative humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday afternoon and evening. Winds will be northwest at 5 to…Continue Reading

Red Flag Warning in effect for Saturday

Red Flag Warning in effect for Saturday

Saturday, March 1, 2025–1:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidities, and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EST Saturday. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire…Continue Reading