• Extreme Cold Watch for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
    Expires: February 01, 2026 @ 1:00pm
    WHAT
    Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from 10 below zero in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in central Georgia.
    WHERE
    All of north and central Georgia.
    WHEN
    From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
    IMPACTS
    Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly.
  • Winter Weather Advisory for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...
    Expires: January 31, 2026 @ 7:00pm
    WHAT
    Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
    WHERE
    Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Chattooga, Gordon, and Floyd Counties.
    WHEN
    From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday.
    IMPACTS
    Any snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS
    Wind chills will range from 0 degrees to 10 degrees above zero on Saturday.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
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Morning Earthquake Rattles Homes Across Gordon County

Calhoun, GA — Residents across Gordon County got an unexpected jolt Saturday morning when a 4.1 magnitude earthquake in eastern Tennessee sent tremors rumbling through northwest Georgia, shaking homes and prompting a wave of startled reports from Calhoun to Fairmount. According to the U.S. Geological ...