Category Archives: Chattooga County

Armuchee resident named Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist

Armuchee resident named Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist

Wednesday, March 27, 2027–6:10 p.m. -Staff reports- Leigha Burnham serves as the Library Media & Technology Specialist at Summerville Middle School in Chattooga County. According to the Georgia Department of Education: Burnham began the school’s first STEM program, which has now expanded to all three grade levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Berry College,…Continue Reading

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Monday, March 25, 2024–11:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory, which is now in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be possible. The advisory is for portions…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Monday, March 25, 2024–10:08 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average held steady compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average was the same as a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. …Continue Reading

Wind Advisory issued

Wind Advisory issued

Sunday, March 24, 2024–5:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from midnight Sunday through 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 10 to 25 mph and gusts of 30 to 45 mph are expected for portions of north-central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. The advisory area includes Floyd, Bartow,…Continue Reading

Measles outbreaks on the rise

Measles outbreaks on the rise

Saturday, March 23, 2024–1:42 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices spike

Georgia gas prices spike

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:00 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices spiked during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 15 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time last year. It now costs…Continue Reading

Storms, some severe, possible on Friday

Storms, some severe, possible on Friday

Friday, March 15, 2024–9:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of showers and thunderstorms will move across much of north and central Georgia today. Areas north of the Interstate 20 corridor will be impacted mainly this morning, with areas south of the Interstate 20 corridor impacted during the afternoon hours. The primary hazards with any…Continue Reading

Gas prices unchanged from last week

Gas prices unchanged from last week

Monday, March 11, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are stuck in neutral with drivers paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as last week. The average is 17 cents more than a month ago and 6 cents less than this time last year.  It costs drivers…Continue Reading

Flood Watch lifted for Floyd County

Flood Watch lifted for Floyd County

Saturday, March 9, 2024–6:14 a.m. -National Weather Service- Most of the rain has moved off to the south of Floyd County, meaning a Flood Watch that was in effect has been lifted. Just under an inch of rain has been recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in the last 24 hours. There is…Continue Reading