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Cherokee County, GA Emergency Management Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) coordinates the county’s preparedness and recovery

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias produced strong wind gusts throughout Cherokee County that downed numerous trees. Wind...
10/10/2026

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias produced strong wind gusts throughout Cherokee County that downed numerous trees. Wind gusts of 30-50 mph were common, especially across Northern Cherokee County. A gust of 52 mph was recorded in the Clayton community, and a gust of 47 mph was recorded at Fire Station #15 in Mica/Yellow Creek. Throughout the event, 43 road closures occurred due to downed trees and/or power lines. 4 homes were damaged by falling trees, but no injuries were reported. Around 1,500 homes remain without power. Utility crews are working to restore power quickly.

Isolated showers and occasional wind gusts of 20-35 mph are still possible, but the wind gradient should relax through the evening.

It's 2 p.m., and the EOC is returning to normal operations for this weather event. Thank you for paying attention, being...
10/10/2026

It's 2 p.m., and the EOC is returning to normal operations for this weather event. Thank you for paying attention, being prepared, and reporting downed trees and power lines you saw. The road closures and power outage lists are up to date as of 2 p.m.

Emergency Management is responsible for documenting damage from weather events when there are emergency declarations. Gov. Kemp declared a State of Emergency for the state of Georgia. We invite you to document any damages your property experienced as a result of Hurricane Isaias by using this self-report damage assessment tool. https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/cherokeeGA/request.html

Thank you for the comments and messages sharing photos and reporting downed trees. Because this page isn't monitored 24/...
10/10/2026

Thank you for the comments and messages sharing photos and reporting downed trees. Because this page isn't monitored 24/7 and to ensure proper teams are dispatched to remove downed trees in the road and utility lines are reported to the proper utility companies, please call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency number at 678-493-4080 to report any downed trees or utility lines. Thank you!

8:45 AM Weather Update:Strong wind gusts, associated with the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, are continuing across Cherok...
10/10/2026

8:45 AM Weather Update:

Strong wind gusts, associated with the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, are continuing across Cherokee County this morning. Numerous trees have been downed as 30-50 mph wind gusts have been measured by local weather stations. These winds should continue through the afternoon before slowly relaxing this evening. Scattered showers will remain likely this morning/afternoon.

As the sun comes up and everyone is getting ready for the day, take a look at some of what our public safety, law enforc...
10/10/2026

As the sun comes up and everyone is getting ready for the day, take a look at some of what our public safety, law enforcement, and public works crews have been responding to this morning. For specific road closures, please refer to the pinned Road Closures post that is being updated.

Please refer to this post for power outage numbers throughout the event. To report power outages, please refer to the co...
10/10/2026

Please refer to this post for power outage numbers throughout the event. To report power outages, please refer to the contact list below and know what company services your home.

As of 1:48 p.m.:
Amicalola - 667
GA Power - 1483
Cobb - 6
Sawnee - 13

AMICALOLA EMC:
706-253-0359
amicalolaemc.com/report-an-outage

COBB EMC:
770-429-2100 option 3
cobbemc.com/outage
Register for outage alerts at by texting REGISTER to 898-362
You can also log into your account via the Cobb EMC app or online to report an outage

GEORGIA POWER:
888-660-5890
outagemap.georgiapower.com

SAWNEE EMC:
Download the App. Sawnee's app in the App or Google Play Store.
Text: Report outage by texting OUT to 855-938-3412. Receive updates by texting STATUS to 855-938-3412. You must be enrolled in SmartHub to utilize this option.
Email: Send an email to [email protected]
Website: https://sawnee.coop
Phone: 770-887-2363

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAYHigh Wind Warning issued October 10 at 5:00AM EDT until October...
10/10/2026

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY
High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 5:00AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Stronger gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north
Georgia mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west
central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must
drive.
http://www.weather.gov

Good morning, Cherokee. The Emergency Operations Center activated at 4 a.m. Please refer to this list throughout the day...
10/10/2026

Good morning, Cherokee. The Emergency Operations Center activated at 4 a.m. Please refer to this list throughout the day for any road closures. It will be updated regularly.

Re-Opened:
- Batesville Road at 970 Batesville Road (closes cross street is Charles Cox Road)
- Arnold Mill Road at Millstone Manor Ct.
- I-575 NB near Highway 92
- Reinhardt College Parkway at Lower Burris Road
- 201 Brown Industrial Pkwy
- Howell Bridge Road (cross street Hornage Road)
- Savanna Estates Ct (200 block)
- Calusa Lake Drive (cross street Old Dawnsonville Rd)
- Sutallee Ridge Ct.
- Fletcher Rd at Conns Creek
- Conns Creek at Sperrin Road
- Hasty Trail (cross street Union Hill Road)
- 6400 Ball Ground Road
- South Cherokee Lane at Jamerson Road
- Laurel Canyon Pkwy. at Laurel Glory Rd (one lane open)
- McPherson Drive (cross street Highway 140) - power lines involved
- Reavis Mountain Road (cross street Highway 372)
- Upper Bethany Rd / Springbrook Farm Cir.
- 107 Jake Taylor Dr.
- Highway 92 at Robin Road

Ahead of this weekend's expected weather, please make note of the contact information for the power company that serves ...
10/09/2026

Ahead of this weekend's expected weather, please make note of the contact information for the power company that serves your home. State leaders are warning residents to be prepared for extended power outages, as high winds may prohibit power companies from being able to respond to downed lines and outages immediately.

AMICALOLA EMC:

706-253-0359

amicalolaemc.com/report-an-outage

COBB EMC:

770-429-2100 option 3

cobbemc.com/outage

Register for outage alerts at by texting REGISTER to 898-362

You can also log into your account via the Cobb EMC app or online to report an outage

GEORGIA POWER:

888-660-5890

outagemap.georgiapower.com

SAWNEE EMC:

Download the App. Sawnee's app in the App or Google Play Store.

Text: Report outage by texting OUT to 855-938-3412. Receive updates by texting STATUS to 855-938-3412. You must be enrolled in SmartHub to utilize this option.

Email: Send an email to [email protected]

Website: https://sawnee.coop

Phone: 770-887-2363

10/09/2026

Good afternoon, Cherokee! We had the second National Weather Service Briefing this afternoon about Hurricane Isaias. Take a look at the update from EMA Director Daniel Westbrook.

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150 Chattin Drive
Canton, GA
30115

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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