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Tornado watch in affect until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6.

Tornado watch in affect until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6.

Tornado Watch issued for Friday, May 6

Tornado Watch has been issued on May 6 at 1:41p.m. until May 6 at 8:00 p.m. by National Weather Service in Peachtree City.  The watch includes 13 counties, including White, Dawson, Hall, Fannin, Lumpkin, Gilmer, Pickens, Union, Banks, Town, Catoosa, Murry, and Whitfield counties.
Low relative humidities causing high fire conditions on April 27.

Low relative humidities causing high fire conditions on April 27.

High Fire Danger Conditions present on April 27

Borderline High Fire Danger Conditions this afternoon into the evening for portions of North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidities. Special Weather Statement was issued on April 27 at 3:18 a.m. by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
High fire danger conditions present due to high winds on April 8.

High fire danger conditions present due to high winds on April 8.

High Fire Danger for April 8

High fire danger conditions are present this afternoon into the early evening for parts of north and central Georgia due to strong gusty winds. Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 4:34 a.m by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Monday, April 4

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Monday, April 4

High Fire Danger Alert for April 4

High Fire Danger Conditions are expected this afternoon into the evening for most portions of North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidities.  Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:52 a.m. by National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
High Fire Danger Conditions are present in White County on Monday, March 21.

High Fire Danger Conditions are present in White County on Monday, March 21.

High Fire Danger Alert for March 21

High fire danger conditions are present in North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidities today.  A Special Weather Statement was issued March 21 at 3:35 a.m. by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
High Fire Danger conditions are present this afternoon, Feb.10.

High Fire Danger conditions are present this afternoon, Feb.10.

National Weather Service has issued a Fire Conditions Statement

A Special Weather Statement has been issued Feb. 10 at 1:39 p.m.by National Weather Service in Peachtree City. High Fire Danger Conditions are present this afternoon into the evening for most of North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidity.
White Christmas

White Christmas

What are the chances for a white Christmas in White County?

At this particular season, everyone wants to know if White County will have a “White Christmas.” Meteorologist Patricia Atwell at National Weather Service Office at Peachtree City tells us: “It is not looking good for those who’d like a white Christmas.
Emergency personnel rescued a family after their James Drive cabin was surrounded by water. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

Emergency personnel rescued a family after their James Drive cabin was surrounded by water. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

Washed out

by Stephanie Hill and Wayne Hardy A weekend deluge from the remnants of Hurricane Delta flooded some homes, washed out bridges, closed roads and damaged a pair of dams.
Over two days, Helen had the river flood over its banks before being blanketed with snow. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Over two days, Helen had the river flood over its banks before being blanketed with snow. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A WEEK OF WILD WEATHER

It was a crazy weather week for White County, from flooding to snow to even more rain. It began on Thursday, Feb. 6, when White County, along with most of Georgia, was hit with a downpour. This resulted in multiple road closures throughout the county due to flooding or damage.