September 8, 2022–10:06 a.m. WZQZ RADIO Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp were in Chattooga County on Wednesday to see the damage from the Labor Day Weekend Flood. The governor spoke with volunteers across the county and visited several flood relief sights, including North Summerville Baptist in Summerville and Central Avenue Baptist…… Continue Reading
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Significant blood shortage reported after Labor Day weekend
September 7, 2022–5:36 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Blood Assurance is reporting a significant blood supply shortage after multiple traumas over Labor Day weekend. As of Tuesday morning, the blood center had just a one-day supply of the crucial O-negative and O-positive blood types, as well as B-positive blood. Moreover, A-positive and A-negative blood are also in…… Continue Reading
Beware of home repair scammers
September 7, 2022–10:55 a.m. NEWS RELEASE Attorney General Chris Carr and Insurance Commissioner John King are warning consumers whose homes were damaged by the recent flooding in northwest Georgia to be on the lookout for home repair fraud and price gouging. “With scammers ready to prey on vulnerable storm victims, we want to ensure that…… Continue Reading
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[VIDEO] Floyd Sheriff’s Office activates “RomeGACares,” providing support to Chattooga
September 6th, 2022 – 6:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Tuesday the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office activated “RomeGACares” to provide aid and support to Chattooga County after severe flooding in the area left many residents without water. In the video above, Ethan Garrett with WRGA News went…… Continue Reading
Bottled water donations sought for those impacted by flooding in Summerville
September 6, 2022–7:38 a.m. STAFF REPORTS The Rome Floyd NAACP, along with the state NAACP, the Red Cross area coordinator for Northwest Georgia, and the Red Cross are seeking donations of water for those impacted by flooding in Summerville. They are asking organizations, churches, and individuals to donate a palate of water. The palate, which…… Continue Reading
Updated: Flood Relief Efforts underway in Chattooga
September 5th, 2022 – 6:50 PM WZQZ Radio – With reports of over 14 inches of rainfall in the Summerville area on Sunday, flooding has affected hundreds of homes and businesses, and repair and relief efforts are underway. The Raccoon Creek water treatment plant sustained heavy damage during the flooding. Mohawk has loaned fans to…… Continue Reading
Flood Watch in effect until 8 p.m. Monday
September 3, 2022–7:43 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE After a Sunday that saw several inches of rain and flooding, we remain under a Flood Watch until 8 p.m. Monday evening. According to the National Weather Service, excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may…… Continue Reading
Kemp declares State of Emergency for Chattooga, Floyd Counties due to flooding
September 4, 2022–3:44 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Following severe flooding in North Georgia Sunday, Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency in Chattooga and Floyd Counties. Among other things, the declaration pledges state resources to assist in the affected areas and the activation of the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan. It also prohibits price gouging…… Continue Reading
Flooding reported in Summerville, Trion areas
September 4, 2022–2:45 p.m. WZQZ RADIO Chattooga County got the worst of the heavy rains that came through the area Sunday morning. With major flooding reported in Downtown Summerville. The area around the jail and the courthouse flooded causing. Workers cut the power to the Judge Jon Payne Courthouse Annex behind the main courthouse building…… Continue Reading
Atrium Health Floyd Ambulances Rolling in Chattooga
September 2nd, 2022 – 2:00 PM Press Release – Atrium Health Floyd Emergency Medical Services ambulances are now responding in Chattooga County when residents call 911 for medical assistance. Blake Elsberry, Chattooga County’s sole commissioner, announced in May that Atrium Health Floyd would be taking over the service, which will initially provide five new, full-time…… Continue Reading