Dade County Emergency Management

10/10/2026

**POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – NEW SALEM & HEAD RIVER COMMUNITIES**

Attention New Salem and Head River residents:

Georgia Power has contacted us and confirmed that crews are working to resolve the current power outage affecting the area.

The issue has been identified as a **breaker lockout in the Cloudland Canyon and Highway 136 area.**

We will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

10/10/2026

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY
High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 12:37PM 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. Stronger
gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north Georgia
mountains.

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

10/10/2026

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1227 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

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..FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

11:00 AM Weather Update – Dade County

Weather Alerts and Conditions

A High Wind Warning is in effect for portions of north and east Georgia through Sunday morning. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for portions of central Georgia.
Wind gusts of 35–45 mph are expected to continue, with occasional gusts up to 60 mph in portions of north Georgia during the daytime.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for our forecast area through Sunday morning.

Flooding and Rainfall

River and flash flooding are ongoing in portions of the Atlanta metro area and central Georgia as Isaias continues to bring rounds of heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected to continue through Sunday.
The highest rainfall totals are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches.
Please use caution if traveling today. Never drive through flooded roadways, and be alert for downed trees and power lines.

Dade County Road Hazards Dade County currently has two reported areas with trees down and power lines involved. Georgia Power is needed to clear the hazards:

1840 Plum Nelly Road – Lookout Mountain
Poplar Springs Road and Pikes Drive – Sand Mountain

Please avoid these areas until the hazards have been cleared.

Power Outages If you lose power, contact Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.

Please stay weather-aware, use caution when traveling, and stay clear of all downed power lines. Treat every downed power line as energized.

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.

Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Destin, Florida and will continue to move inland overnight. Hurricane conditions are expected through early Saturday within the Hurricane Warning area. A life-threatening storm surge is expected from Dauphin Island, Alabama to Suwannee, Florida where a Storm S...

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS SAFETY NOTICE — DADE COUNTY, GA
Due to the forecast for Hurricane Isaias, Dade County EMA will open all three community shelter facilities to the public.
🏠 COMMUNITY SHELTER INFORMATION
📅 Opening: Today at 6:00 PM
📅 Closing: Monday at 6:00 PM
Shelters will be available 24 hours a day throughout this period for anyone who needs a safe place to stay.
Please note:
• Facilities are monitored by cameras to help determine when people are present and promote everyone's safety.
• Tables and chairs will be available.
• Anyone planning to stay for an extended period should bring necessary personal supplies, including food, water, medications, and other essential items.
Please stay informed about changing weather conditions, follow official safety guidance, and check on family members, friends, and neighbors who may need assistance.
📞 QUESTIONS? Call Dade County E911/EMA at 706-657-4111 (non-emergency line).
Please share this announcement to help keep our community informed and safe.
Dade County EMA — Serving and Protecting Our Community

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY
High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 10:59AM 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...From midnight tonight to 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.
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread
power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Isaias is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast as a strong hurricane on Friday, bringing life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms across the region and Southeast into the weekend, with risks of flooding and tornadoes. Read More >