Thursday, September 26, 2024–8:15 p.m. -National Weather Service- Hurricane Helene is forecast to make landfall as a major hurricane later this evening. Conditions will deteriorate across north and central Georgia this evening and last through Friday. We have expanded Hurricane Warnings further northward with this update. In addition to tropical-storm-force winds, a few locations as…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 26, 2024–6:47 p.m. -News Release- As Hurricane Helene approaches the coast of Florida, Georgia Power is making its final preparations to respond to anticipated widespread damage and potential for extended power outages across the state. As the majority of the state of Georgia prepares to feel impacts from the storm, the company has aligned the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 26, 2024–6:38 p.m. -News Release- On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp requested a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration for the State of Georgia in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. Governor Kemp’s request asked for immediate assistance to save lives, protect property and public health and safety, and lessen the threat of a…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 26, 2024–6:24 p.m. -Staff reports- The following are all closed on Friday: Floyd County Schools Rome City Schools Darlington Schools Berry College Georgia Northwestern Technical College Georgia Highlands College Shorter University Polk County Schools Bartow County Schools Cartersville City Schools Gordon County Schools Calhoun City Schools Chattooga County Schools Cherokee County, Alabama Schools…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 26, 2024–6:10 p.m. -News Release- All Floyd County Administrative, Judicial, and non-essential offices will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024, due to the impending inclement weather caused by Hurricane Helene. Employees should contact their supervisors for more specific direction. A reminder from Floyd County E-911,… Continue Reading
September 26th, 2024 – 5:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Thursday afternoon the City of Rome issued the following statement: “In response to the anticipated severe weather from Hurricane Helene, the City of Rome will close all Administrative Offices on Friday, September 27. Additionally, Rome Transit operations will be suspended for the day. City officials…… Continue Reading
September 26th, 2024 – 3:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The effects of Hurricane Helene are expected to reach the local area early tomorrow morning, bringing potentially dangerous weather conditions. Currently a Category 3 hurricane, Helene is projected to make landfall in Florida around 7 PM before moving inland on a northern path. Floyd County…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 26, 2024–8:20 a.m. -Staff reports- According To the National Hurricane Center, we could see the arrival of tropical storm-force winds in Northwest Georgia this evening as Hurricane Helene continues to track north. Wind speeds are estimated at between 40 and 60 mph. The first bands of rain from the storm system are expected…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–8:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and a Flash Flood Watch for all of Northwest Georgia. Forecasters are predicting below tropical storm force winds with a peak wind of 15-25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. There is the potential for wind 39…… Continue Reading
September 25th, 2024 – 3:55 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Floyd County Schools released the following press release on Wednesday afternoon: “Floyd County Schools has continued to work closely with state and local officials today and due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Helene, we are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our…… Continue Reading