Teloga Volunteer Fire Department

04/23/2026

Burn Ban in effect for Chattooga County due to drought conditions.

Effective April 23, 2026

04/20/2026

Public Notice: Fire Hydrant Testing. The Teloga Volunteer Fire Department will test fire hydrants on April 20th between 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm. Residents may experience temporary low water pressure. Normal service will resume at 8:00 pm. Your patience is appreciated, and we request that you do not contact the water company about pressure issues. This annual test ensures community safety. Staff will be at the hall to accept yearly dues if you would like to come and pay. Thank you for your cooperation.

04/16/2026

5 years. We miss our friend. It was an honor to serve with you and learn from you.

03/28/2026

Congratulations to Greg Hawkins for being recognized as EMS Pioneer of the year by the Northwest Georgia Regional Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. Chattooga County is blessed to have you responding in our area!

03/27/2026

Friday 3/27/2026

Chattooga e911
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: 911 PHONE OUTAGE

If you have an emergency, please still dial 911. Calls are being rerouted to our 911 cell phones.

Send a message to learn more

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

When a child battling cancer is granted a wish, it’s usually something joyful.

A dream trip.
Meeting a hero.
Something they held onto through months of hospital visits and painful treatments.

But when 14-year-old Jude Baker got that chance, he didn’t ask for something for himself.

Jude was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma when he was just 12 years old.

The treatments were brutal.

“It wasn't even knowing I could die,” he said. “The chemo… it hurt.”

After months of fighting, Jude finally rang the bell, marking the end of his treatment.

And Make-A-Wish Georgia told him the words every child hopes to hear: Whatever you want, we’ll make it happen.

Jude had his pick.

He could have gone anywhere.
Met anyone.
Done just about anything his heart desired.

Instead, he asked for a chance to help people in his community.

During his cancer treatments, Jude would see people experiencing homelessness when he walked into the hospital.

He never forgot them.

“I got out of my version of heck,” he said. “And I want to help others who are in their own version.”

So his wish turned into something beautiful.

Backpacks filled with supplies.
Sleeping bags for people with nowhere to sleep.
And a hot meal for anyone in Summerville who needed one.

More than 300 were helped.

And Jude refused to eat until every single one of them had been served first.

Now in remission, Jude says he hopes his wish inspires something simple.

“It doesn’t have to come from a wish,” he said. “You can help, too.”

Some kids wish to meet superheroes.

Turns out, Summerville already has one ❤️



Disclaimer: this is my original reporting ❤️

03/05/2026

🔥 The Teloga Volunteer Fire Department reminds residents to change smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries this Saturday night or Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, in conjunction with the 'spring forward' for daylight saving time. Testing detectors monthly and replacing those over 10 years old are key safety measures.

Key Tips for This Weekend:
🔋 Change Batteries: Update all smoke and CO detectors with fresh batteries.
Test Alarms: Confirm detectors are working properly by pressing the test button.
Check Expiration: Verify the manufacture date to ensure detectors are not past their effective lifespan.
"Spring Forward": Don't forget to set clocks forward as daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on March 9, 2026.

For those needing assistance with smoke detector maintenance, the Teloga Volunteer Fire Department is available on Monday; please don't hesitate to contact us.

01/24/2026

Storm Information for Chattooga County & Municipalities

Warming Station

The Chattooga County Warming Station will open Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM at:

150 Third Street
Summerville, GA 30747

• Capacity: 100 individuals
• CRC personnel and volunteers are working tirelessly to operate this facility, and we appreciate their continued efforts.
• Important: Windstream is currently experiencing a routing issue that prevents callers from reaching the CRC automated service. Calls regarding the warming station cannot be returned until the issue is resolved.
• The CERT building will not be opened at this time. If the primary warming station reaches capacity, additional facilities will be considered.

911, Power & Utility Reporting, Weather & Road Hazards

• If you have an emergency, dial 911.
• The non-emergency automated service is currently unavailable due to the Windstream outage.
• Do NOT call 911 to report power outages.
Please contact your power company directly so you can provide your account information.
• Call 911 only if a power outage creates a life-threatening emergency.
Road hazards and trees blocking roadways will be documented and shared through:

• Local news media
• Facebook: Chattooga County EMA E911

Emergency Alerts – HyperReach

Chattooga County residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications:

HyperReach Sign-Up Link:
https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=97162

• Use the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page to select the weather alerts you wish to receive.
• Be sure to choose call, text, and/or email notifications.
• Registration allows you to receive emergency messages regarding weather, water issues, and other critical events.

Travel Information

• Please stay off the roads unless you have an emergency.
• Ice is forming on vehicles, roads, and sidewalks.
• Steps and porches are extremely slick and may cause serious injuries.
• Do NOT call 911 for road condition updates unless you are in an emergency.
• Road conditions will be shared via media and social media.
• For highway and interstate conditions, dial 511.
Known Road Hazard:

• Highway 157 (Cloudland area)
o Southbound lane: Closed
o Northbound lane: Slick but passable
o GDOT is responding to treat the roadway.

Stranded Motorists

• Law enforcement will respond to assist stranded motorists and remove individuals from dangerous conditions.
• Tow trucks will not remove vehicles from ditches until ice conditions improve.
• Tow services will be requested by law enforcement only for:
o Vehicle accidents
o Vehicles blocking roadways

Sheltering at Home During an Ice Storm (Power Outages)

• Plan ahead with adequate food and water.
• Choose one room to insulate and keep family members together.
• Use blankets and block drafts from windows and doors.
• Remember pets — bring them indoors or provide insulated shelter, as they are also vulnerable to cold conditions.

Please be sure that you choose the correct street address so that any Emergency Alerts affecting only your immediate area will reach you

01/22/2026

With this weekends inclement weather fast approaching. D&R is here to help with your storm damage! We can help with all your driveway and soil erosion needs as well as tree / Brush clean up!

✅Licensed and insured

📞 706-936-9373
706-934-0837