Gilmer County Emergency Management

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

Closing in on us. Stay tuned…

09/05/2026

* * FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT 3:13 PM * *

We are monitoring the potential for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms across far north Georgia. A cluster of thunderstorms moving southward out of eastern TN will breach the state line over the next couple of hours, and is capable of producing isolated damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH.

09/01/2026

National Preparedness Month: Americans Stand Ready

EMA Toolkit

Week 1: Make a Plan
Sept. 1-5

National Preparedness Month starts today! This week’s theme is "Make a Plan.” Know what could happen where you and your family live. This helps you figure out what you need to do to stay safe. For more information about specific hazards, visit our website at https://gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/storms-disasters.


Is your household ready if an emergency happens? Preparedness starts at home. Take time today to create and
practice an emergency plan so everyone knows what to do.
• Pick a safe place to meet
• Assign responsibilities
• Practice how to leave safely
• Make a plan on how to stay in touch
Take time this National Preparedness Month to learn your risks and plan ahead: Is your household ready if an emergency happens? Preparedness starts at home. Take time today to create and
practice an emergency plan so everyone knows what to do.
• Pick a safe place to meet
• Assign responsibilities
• Practice how to leave safely
• Make a plan on how to stay in touch
Take time this National Preparedness Month to learn your risks and plan ahead: gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare.
Today's Prep Tip: Keep emergency contact cards in everyone's wallet and backpack. Include an out-of-state contact. They may be easier to reach during a local emergency. Today's Prep Tip: Keep emergency contact cards in everyone's wallet and backpack. Include an out-of-state contact. They may be easier to reach during a local emergency.
If you or someone in your home has a disability, you may need to take additional steps to stay safe. After a disaster you may not have access to a medical facility or even a drugstore. It’s crucial to plan for your daily needs and know what you would do if they became limited or unavailable. If you or someone in your home has a disability, you may need to take additional steps to stay safe. After a disaster you may not have access to a medical facility or even a drugstore. It’s crucial to plan for your daily needs and know what you would do if they became limited or unavailable.

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08/31/2026

08/26/2026

* * Weather Stuff * *

Let’s keep an eye on this together for tomorrow. A line of storms over in Alabama right now looks pretty sketchy and unpredictable.

08/26/2026

🚨Runaway Juvenile Alert🚨

The Murray County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. Adalynn Boswell Sinclair (pictured below) is currently reported as missing from Murray County.

If anyone has information regarding her location or possible whereabouts should contact the Murray County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 696-4592 or 911 Dispatch.

Thank you.

Adalynn Boswell Sinclair
17 years old
5'2 & 105lbs
Brown hair and Hazel eyes

She was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, a blue skirt, and sandals.
She was last seen in the area of Ocoee, TN

08/21/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
206 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Gilmer County in north central Georgia...
Murray County in northwestern Georgia...
Northeastern Floyd County in northwestern Georgia...
Southeastern Whitfield County in northwestern Georgia...
Southeastern Walker County in northwestern Georgia...
Gordon County in northwestern Georgia...

* Until 245 AM EDT.

* At 206 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sugar Valley, or 7 miles northwest of Calhoun, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Dalton, Calhoun, Chatsworth, Eton, Resaca, Crandall, Carters, Tails
Creek, Ramhurst, Oostanaula, Redbud, Lake Marvin, Tilton, Audubon,
Mill Creek, Dawnville, Villanow, Sugar Valley, Oakman, and Fort
Mountain State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.