Woodstock Fire Department, GA

08/25/2026

Woodstock Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash on Highway 5/Main Street

Woodstock, GA (August 25, 2026) – The Woodstock Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 6:43 a.m.

Officers responded to the scene at Highway 5/Main Street and Highway 92 following reports of a collision between a school bus and a vehicle in the northbound lanes.

The driver of the vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries. Emergency medical personnel pronounced the individual dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Two of the twenty juvenile passengers on the school bus sustained minor injuries. One of the injured juvenile passengers was released to a parent at the crash site to be seen by a physician of their choice. The other injured juvenile passenger was transported to a local hospital by EMS for evaluation.

Woodstock Police Department Traffic Unit responded to the scene and is leading an investigation. At this time, the cause of the crash is unknown.

Cherokee County School Police Department, Woodstock Fire Department, and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services also responded.

08/24/2026

...CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR ATLANTA FOR
Tuesday August 25...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental
Protection Division has issued a Code Orange (Unhealthy for
sensitive groups) Air Quality Alert for Atlanta for Tuesday
August 25.

Under Code Orange conditions, the outdoor air quality is likely to
be unhealthy for some people. Children, people who are sensitive to
ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged
outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when
ozone concentrations are highest.

For additional information on the Air Quality Index, please visit
http://airnow.gov.

08/23/2026

Woodstock Fire Department and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Service crews responded to a reported structure fire in the area of Bentley Pkwy and Arnold Mill Rd around 2:20 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Fire units quickly arrived on scene, confirmed an active fire, and began fire attack operations. Crews were able to bring the fire under control, and all occupants were accounted for.
One minor injury was reported on scene; however, the individual did not require transport to the hospital.
We appreciate the quick response and hard work of all personnel involved in bringing the incident under control.

08/19/2026

CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR ATLANTA FOR
Wednesday August 19...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental
Protection Division has issued a Code Orange (Unhealthy for
sensitive groups) Air Quality Alert for Atlanta for
Wednesday August 19.

Under Code Orange conditions, the outdoor air quality is likely to
be unhealthy for some people. Children, people who are sensitive
to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit
prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early
evening when ozone concentrations are highest.

08/18/2026

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08/17/2026

Possibility of strong thunderstorms this evening.

[Monday afternoon update] The potential for storms with damaging wind gusts extends farther south than our previous forecast shows (see our post from last night). The time frame is still as early as 4 PM to as late as around midnight.

08/17/2026

Mon Aug 17 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses. Overnight temperatures and humidity will remain
elevated, providing little relief for vulnerable populations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest heat index values will occur from late
morning through late afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

08/16/2026

Sun Aug 16 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Overnight temperatures and humidity will remain elevated, providing little relief for vulnerable populations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest heat index values will occur from late
morning through late afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

08/14/2026

Aug 14 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses. Overnight temperatures and humidity will remain
elevated, providing little relief for vulnerable populations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

08/13/2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.