Paulding County

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting on Paulding County

Thursday, April 17, 2025–7:50 p.m. -GBI News Release- At the request of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Paulding County, GA. Jameel Johnson, age 22, of Dallas, GA, was killed in the incident. One deputy was injured. The preliminary information indicates that on April 17, 2025, Paulding County…

Acworth Police release information regarding disruption at Greene town hall

Wednesday, April 16, 2025–8:30 a.m. -News Release- The Acworth Police Department has released additional information regarding arrests that were made during a town hall meeting hosted by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday. According to a news release: While preparing for the event, crime analysts discovered online posts which suggested the potential for disruptive behavior…

Frost Advisory for Sunday

Saturday, April 12, 2025–9:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Frost Advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday for Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Temperatures between 33 and 36 will result in frost formation in portions of north-central and northwest Georgia. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor…

Freeze Warning issued for Wednesday morning

Tuesday, April 8, 2025–11:13 a.m. National Weather Service- A Freeze Warning has been issued from 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected are expected in portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage…

Flood Watch remains in effect

Sunday, April 6, 2025–7:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…

Flood Watch in effect

Sunday, April 6, 2025–8:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…

Stormy Monday ahead

Monday, March 31, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the area through this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds, but a brief, isolated tornado and some hail are not out of the question. Chattooga County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 p.m.…

Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee

Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Paulding County Saturday

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:30 a.m. -Staff reports- While most of Georgia escaped Saturday’s tornado outbreak, the National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Paulding County late Saturday evening with maximum winds up to 110 mph. The tornado touched down west of Sudie around 11:41 PM and continued northeast for over 11…

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The governor has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the severe weather headed our way. This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Be prepared ahead of time and remain weather-aware as long as this system is…

[VIDEO] National Weather Center update for Saturday

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service-

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Saturday, March 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia is at a moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe storms from around 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. That includes a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We are also at an elevated risk…

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…

Latest on the severe weather threat

Thursday, March 13, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A lot can change in the next couple of days but, at this point, there’s a significant chance of heavy damaging winds with a potential of tornadoes late Saturday into early Sunday. The rain from a weaker storm front could bring rain into Northwest Georgia Friday into early…

Time change this weekend

Thursday, March 6, 2025–5:55 p.m. -Staff reports- It’s time once again to “spring forward.” Remember to set your clock ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Rome begins at 2 a.m. Sunday and the time change is a perfect time to remind yourself to change the batteries in your smoke alarm…

Residents still being asked to refrain from outdoor burning

Thursday, March 6, 2025–9:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We may have gotten a little rain this week, but there is still a risk of grass and woods fires in Northwest Georgia. According to Seth Hawkins with the Georgia Forestry Commission, this is kind of an odd time of increased fire risk. “Typically, this is…

Fire Danger Statement issued for Monday

Monday, March 3, 2025–6:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Fire Danger Statement is in effect through 7 PM on Monday. Low relative humidities and dry vegetation will result in hazardous fire weather conditions. Please refer to local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

High fire danger conditions for Sunday

Sunday, March 2, 2025–11:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- High fire danger conditions continue for Sunday afternoon and evening for all of north and central Georgia due to low humidities. Relative humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday afternoon and evening. Winds will be northwest at 5 to…

Red Flag Warning in effect for Saturday

Saturday, March 1, 2025–1:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidities, and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EST Saturday. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire…

Fire Danger Statement

Wednesday, February 26, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Staff reports- Low relative humidity, winds, and dry conditions have heightened the risk of grass fires in North Georgia. A number of out-of-control grass fires were reported to Floyd County E-911 on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service issued a Fire Danger Statement, which is in effect from noon until…