Residential Fire in Resaca Leaves Two with Minor Injuries
Gordon County Fire & Rescue responded to a residential structure fire Monday night at 175 Walker Street in Resaca. Crews arrived around 10:30 p.m. under an automatic aid agreement with Whitfield County Fire and found the home approximately 50 percent involved. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack and quickly brought the blaze under control, preventing further damage. Two minor injuries were reported—one civilian with minor burns and one firefighter with a minor injury. Both were treated at the scene and are expected to recover fully. No further details have been released.
Calhoun Electric Crews Head to Mississippi for Mutual Aid
Members of the Calhoun Electric Department are traveling to Holly Springs, Mississippi, to assist with power restoration efforts following severe winter weather. City officials said Calhoun avoided major storm damage, allowing crews to be deployed to help another community in need. The crews will work alongside other utility providers to restore electricity as safely and quickly as possible. Officials praised the team’s dedication and service beyond city limits.
NGEMC Sends Crews to Assist Other Utilities After Winter Storm Fern
North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation has deployed three crews to assist neighboring cooperatives after Winter Storm Fern impacted parts of the region. While NGEMC’s service area largely avoided significant damage, one crew assisted Amicalola EMC before moving on to Habersham EMC, while two additional crews traveled to Tennessee to help Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative. NGEMC officials emphasized the importance of mutual aid agreements in speeding recovery efforts and asked the public to keep affected communities and crews in their thoughts.
Cold Weekend Ahead; Snow Chances Remain Uncertain in Georgia
The National Weather Service says Georgia residents should prepare for cold temperatures this weekend, though widespread snow is not expected at this time. Wintry impacts are more likely across the Carolinas, but parts of Georgia—especially along the Georgia–South Carolina border—could see snow chances ranging from 10 to 50 percent late Friday into Saturday. Forecasters urge residents, particularly in northern and eastern Georgia, to stay weather-aware as conditions could change.